Our last Daddy and Me events before the summer break are fast approaching. The visit to Heartbreak Acres is always a big hit.
To download or print this poster, please click Daddy and Me June 2013
Please remember that Daddy and Me is a dads and male caregivers only monthly event.Â
Tag: Strong Start
May StrongStart calendars
Usually it is April when we see a resurgence of families at StrongStart due to the milder weather. Although we are still getting a healthy number of families attending, we are still waiting for the spring rush. Hopefully May brings us some sunny days and above zero temperatures. Ha! Hope to see you soon!
March Early Learning calendars
March is coming in like a lamb. I hope the beautiful weather gets lots of families out of the house. Winter can feel so long here. But there are many wonderful people at StrongStart and the Rotary Play Centre waiting to cheer you. The easiest way to get through the winter season with small kids is get outside. The 2nd best way is to come to our play based,
Pre-School Health Round-up
Health screening for pre-schoolers is tomorrow.
The Pre-school Health Round-up is a FUN event. We try to make it engaging for kids and parents alike. There will be lots of interesting activities for kids and valuable information for parents. I always enjoy being a part of this event because it is so supportive of families.February Early Learning calendars
February can be a challenging month for young families in our community. I start to feel the weight of winter sitting on my shoulders during this month. We have Family Day to look forward to this year,
January StrongStart calendars
To download and print this calendar click here, Duncan Cran StrongStart JANUARY 2013
To download and print this calendar click here, Robert Ogilvie StrongStart JANUARY 2013
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10 Things Every Parent Should Know about Play
As play becomes the hot button topic in our early learning conversations, I still find myself struggling to explain how play fits into a school day. Old thought patterns about play persist: it’s a filler activity or we’ll play when the work is done. The toughest one is the connection between play and learning. This article from the National Association for the Education of Young Children gets the conversation started about how play is not as simple as we might have thought.
December StrongStart calendars
If you’re feeling shocked that December is already here, you’re not alone! But as the excitement of the holiday grows, we hope you will include us in your weekly plans. StrongStart can be a great venue to use up the extra energy that seems to bubble over this time of year. Check out Robert Ogilvie’s extra gym time.
Daddy and Me
Tonight was our biggest Daddy and Me gym night. We had 16 dads and 21 kids out to Robert Ogilvie Elementary. These kids got 60 minutes or more of active play. I am so pleased to be a part of a community where Dads are valued and physical activity is a priority. What a great night!
Active Play
I really loved this blog post from Participaction. It is a call to action for ACTIVE PLAY.
Click this photo to read the ACTIVE PLAY blog.Â
Click here to link to the main Participaction siteÂ
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