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
Popcorn Kernels can be planted! Use the plain, loose popcorn kernels. These ones pictured are the no name brand from the grocery store. I used a clear container to plant the corn so that you can see the roots growing on the sides. I added a good few inches of soil and sprinkled the corn all over the soil. I planted the kernels quite close together so that it can look like grass as it comes up.
I placed the containter by a sunny window and made sure to water it. I gently placed the container lid on top to create a greenhouse effect, but this is not necessary. 
After 3-4 days, you can see the corn starting to root.
After two full weeks of growing, I added some animals and bugs to use as a playscape. Add a pair of scissors for your child to practice cutting each stalk. Try pulling an individual stalk out to measure the roots and height of the plant. What will happen if you continue to let it grow?
Maybe you can have your child draw the different stages of what they are seeing. Just brushing your hands over the growth feels cool too.
the smile on your child’s face as they enjoy their favourite food. It can be a moment of cuddly time as you read to your child. The more we pay attention to all the good things happening around us….the better we’ll be for it.
Let your child paint over the entire paper. When it is dry, slowly remove the tape to see what appears.
This is a great activity for gross motor play, balance and coordination skills. These lines can also be used to place “loose parts” such as rocks, pinecones, toy cars, animals, buttons, sticks and lids, just to name a few.
Let your child try and take the tape off and free the toys. This is a great one for young toddlers to practice their fine motor skills.
you may have and see what your child can create. Tape is a great alternative to glue. It encourages children to take their time to peel and stick and use their imagination to create 3-D art.
