Story Sprouts
Story Sprouts explores early literacy, numeracy and language development. Parents and children will have fun through songs, activities and interactive story-sharing. Each week has a different theme, come and discover which is your favourite! Borrow books for FREE at this program! Locations:Castle Downs YMCA – Register HEREWillowby Community Hall – Register HERE Drop-ins are welcome […]
Family Book Club Online
Family Book Club is an engaging program that allows parents and their children to develop and strengthen their literacy, numeracy and language skills through interactive story-sharing and weekly activities. This program series offers each family the opportunity to set new literacy goals every 5 weeks. Families discover a wide variety of activities and games they […]
Around the World through Stories and Songs Online
Get ready to learn around the world in this program that explores early literacy, numeracy and language development while celebrating diverse cultures. Each session we take a (virtual) trip to 3 different countries to learn about their culture through music, food, stories and songs. We will create a passport, explore where these countries are on […]
Books for Babies
Ages 0 – 18 months **Registration limited It is true that babies can’t read yet, but that doesn’t mean they can’t enjoy books! Books for Babies is a program that encourages parents and caregivers to share books with their babies. Parents will learn ways to support early literacy and language development while bonding and growing […]
Intergenerational Do-Re-Mi, ABC
In Do-Re-Mi, ABC, grandparents, parents and caregivers learn how musical activities can develop early literacy, numeracy, and language skills in a unique, intergenerational setting. Experience music together through singing, instrument play, rhymes, interactive stories, games, dancing and relaxation techniques. Participants will explore musical concepts such as rhythm, beat, pitch, tempo, dynamics, and more. Join us […]
321, FUN!
Discover how your child learns to understand numbers while helping you sort socks, measure for recipes or count down to holidays. This program is full of fun and easy ideas and activities to help your little one grow to love all things related to numbers, you can COUNT on that! Each family registered will receive […]
Family Book Club In-Person
Family Book Club is an engaging program that allows parents and their children to develop and strengthen their literacy, numeracy and language skills through interactive story-sharing and weekly activities. This program series offers each family the opportunity to set new literacy goals every 5 weeks. Families share stories and discover a wide variety of activities […]
Supper Time Story Time
Calling ALL working parents!! Is your everyday routine bursting at the seams? Not enough hours in the day to get through your To-do list, let alone try and support your child’s literacy development? Join us from the comfort of your supper table as we explore stories and activities together. We might even get your children […]
Pajama Time Rhymes that Bind Online
Put on your jammies and join us for Pajama Time Rhymes that Bind. Explore language and literacy development from the comfort of your home while making bedtime a FUN part of your everyday routine! Thursday Nights – Register HERE
Intergenerational Rhymes that Bind In-Person
Intergenerational Rhymes that Bind brings friends of all ages together to share rhymes, finger plays, songs and simple movement activities. This program runs at Touchmark at Wedgewood, where senior residents join participating families to gain the benefits of generations singing, playing and learning together in a community program. Location: Touchmark at Wedgewood – Register HERE […]
