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Month: April 2021

First Comes a Butterfly…

April 28, 2021 / / 0 Comments

Join me in singing, “First Comes a Butterfly…”

Click HERE to sing-a-long with me!

 

 

A message from Anita Olson, our Early Childhood Community Consultant:

Join the Burnaby Festival of Learning from May 7th – May 11th this year! This festival is free and for all ages! Bring your curiosity as you and your family explore a rich array of cultural, natural and city spaces with fun-filled experiences. Check out the attached poster for more information or click here.

The Power of Play – Book a Wednesday morning one-on-one play session with me, Anita – Enjoy a private play space with your little one as I coach and model child-led play, establishing healthy boundaries, turn taking and so much more with parents/caregivers and their child. Call/text or email, 604-723-9548 or email aolson@fsgv.ca to see availability.

 

Anita Olson (she/her) ECE, BA, MEd                                                                                                                                                                                                      Early Childhood Community Consultant

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Fun with Egg Cartons

April 21, 2021 / / 0 Comments

Reuse, recycle and create with egg cartons. Save your egg cartons and try some of these projects with your children.

Egg cartons for sorting and counting:

 

This is a perfect time to start planting seedlings in an egg carton.

 

Gather some art supplies:  paints, glue, felts, pipe cleaners, googly eyes, toothpick, buttons and some paper. See what kinds of creatures, insects, monsters or even flowers can be created out of egg cartons.

 

Lastly, get out some paints and cut up those egg cartons for “Stamp Painting.”

These are just some ideas using egg cartons. Start collecting them, add supplies such tape, glue, paints, felts, buttons and paper, whatever you may have on hand and see what your child can create using their imagination.

 

Community Resources

April 14, 2021 / / 0 Comments

I hope you’re all keeping safe. As we’re all being asked to stay close to home, there are still some resources that you can access from the comfort of your own home.

Information Children:  

Parenting Toddlers and Preschoolers: April 16-May 21, Fridays from 1-3pm; Starting this Friday we will be exploring the unique challenges that parents of children under 5 ncounter as their little ones move through the toddler and preschool years. Registration via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAuf-yurDguEtC9MZx4cnvblhiic_-1Vc5Q

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Online Family Storytime: April 1-29, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-6pm. Registration via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvcO6ppjkjHtIbjkhXpDLV2pJI5kCpOCe7

 

 

 

 

Resources and a message from Anita Olson, our Early Childhood Community Consultant:

Another beautiful sunny day for us to enjoy! Remember to stay sun safe out there:

Use sunscreen with UVA and UVB SPF of 30 or more

Keep the babies out of the sun as best you can – babies 6 months and under are not recommended to use sunscreen

Stay hydrated – drink lots of water.

For more sun safety information, check out The Parenting Place Blog!

Family Services of Greater Vancouver is offering some great virtual community programs – check out the attached poster for all the details. Children’s programing , parenting groups and single mom’s group – if you are interested and would like to register call 604-368-2154 or email ceds-nw@fsgv.ca

Purpose Society is offering a Digital Inclusion Hub with 1-on-1 support, access to the internet and devises every Thursday from 1-4 PM. Book an appointment to secure a spot by calling 604-526-2522 or email Sydney.andrews@purposesociety.org – check out the attached poster for all the details.

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Anita Olson (she/her) ECE, BA, MEd

Early Childhood Community Consultant

T 604 525 9144

M 604 723 9548

3rd Floor – 321 Sixth Street, New Westminster BC V3L 3A7

www.fsgv.ca

 

 

 

 

Sleeping Bunnies

April 7, 2021 / / 0 Comments

Thank you to those families that have already shared their photos of “Happy moments” with me over the Spring Break. My last blog post before Spring Break has more details. This will be an ongoing project, so you still can join us. As you share more, our Book of Happiness will grow. I look forward to seeing more stories of joy through your lens.

Please join me in singing, “Sleeping Bunnies” with me today.

Click HERE to sing-a-long with me.

 

 

Here’s more resources from Anita Olson, our Early Childhood Community Consultant:

Join Strong Minds Strong Kids, Psychology Canada for another informative and free webinaron April 7th 10 AM – 11AM PST. Dr. Anna MacKinnon will present, The Shadow Pandemic: Wellbeing of Pregnant Persons, Parents, and Families during the COVID-19 concentrating on emotional regulation and healthy coping for parents/caregivers and children. If you are interested in attending click here to register.

Information Children is still offering their wonderful online story times! Join them online for a 30-min interactive story time with songs and easy art activities! Suitable for ages 18-months-5 years old. Register here, via the attached poster, email info@informationchildren.com or call 778.782.3548.

 

The Power of Play – Book a Wednesday morning one-on-one play session with me, Anita – Enjoy a private play space with your little one as I coach and model child-led play, establishing healthy boundaries, turn taking and so much more with parents/caregivers and their child. Call/text or email, 604-723-9548 or email aolson@fsgv.ca to see availability.

 

Anita

Anita Olson (she/her) ECE, BA, MEd

Early Childhood Community Consultant

T 604 525 9144

M 604 723 9548

3rd Floor – 321 Sixth Street, New Westminster BC V3L 3A7

www.fsgv.ca

 

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