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June 17, 2021

Good Thursday Morning!

v  The Burnaby Public Library has the best summer challenge for you! Check out the attached poster and print it off for an adventurous scavenger hunt-like list you can engage with your children over the entire summer. There are lists of places to visit, things to do, look for and learn.  This is such a thoughtful list, I’ll definitely be trying somethings out too!

v  The Primary Care Network is hosting a DocTalk this Friday the 18th at 12-1 PM this week. Join Dr. Baldev Sanghera to discuss the latest information on the available Covid vaccines. There will also be a channel set up for Arabic translation provided by ISSofBC. Registration is required, click here to register and submit questions before hand to msahota@divisionbc.ca – for more information, check out the attached posters.

v Helping children develop emotional understanding requires repeated and intentional practice. Adults can support children’s development by helping them identify, label, and talk about emotions (source: Better Kid Care). Learn more @ www.feelingsfirst.ca

o   What can you do to help young children process their feelings?

§  Ask them how they feel – “How are you feeling? It looks like you might be feeling sad.”

§  Talk about how others might feel – “Why do you think she was sad? How could you tell?”

§  Help them when they need to calm down – “Let’s take a deep breath together.”

§  Label and define feelings when words fail – “That feeling is called surprised.”

§   Explain that all feelings are okay, but not all behaviours – “It is okay to feel frustrated. It’s not okay to push your friend.”

Enjoy this glorious sunshine today!

Anita

Anita Olson (she/her) ECE, BA, MEd

SRC summer challenge final