Learning in the Spirit of Wonder And Joy

Month: May 2020

Picture from a StrongStart child

 

I am so excited to receive this photo from a StrongStart friend. Just look what they made!! I hope my stick people can meet this one, one day. What bright colour clothes it has on. I really like the leaf accessory!

I’m wondering if this stick person has a name?

I wonder what adventures it will go on?

What does it like to eat?

Where does it like to sleep?

 

 

When you send me your pictures let me know if you would like me to add your child’s first name only to it

 

 

Stay safe

 

Ms. Roz

Family Services of Greater Vancouver

May 8, 2020

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Good Morning

It’s going to be a beautiful week-end!

  • Mother’s Day is this Sunday and although we are still taking care to be safe and healthy during the pandemic we can still honour our mother’s and celebrate their work! Our celebrations and rituals may feel a bit different during this time but if this is a ritual you like to celebrate – celebrate on! I’m sure you have your own way of celebrating but here’s a couple more super simple ideas for you and your family that can easily be done during social distancing and maybe even become yearly rituals.

o   Create a picture slide show from the past year

o   Virtual bake offs with your mom

o   Create a mother’s day playlist (or mixed tape!)

o   Plant some seeds or a flower with your little one

o   Selfie series with the kiddos

 

  • If you have any questions, concerns, or curiosities about your little ones – I will be in the doxy room for one on one consultations today between 3-4 pm; just clickhttps://doxy.me/earlychildhoodcommunityconsultantand wait for me to let you in! If this time isn’t convenient to you – let me know and we can schedule a different time that does work for you. See you soon!

Enjoy the sunshine and summery weather!

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

Family Services of Greater Vancouver

FAMILY SERVICES OF GREATER VANCOUVER AND BURNABY FAMILY LIFE

Offers lots of support to families. Many of you will remember Anita Olson, the Early childhood consultant that would come in to visit us at strongstart. She is currently offering zoom sessions. If any of you are interested in having a virtual coffee with her and I please let me know and we can schedule something. If you would rather meet her more privately her contact information and website information is as follows:

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

 

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Tips on how to talk to our kids about covid-19 Poster click Here

I hope everyone is doing well. Today I have attached a little poster from Fraser Health giving tips on how to talk to our kids about covid-19 – the seven tip are below but take a look at the poster for more of a description. 

1. Don’t be afraid to talk about it.

2. Be age-appropriate.

3. Follow their lead.

4. Check yourself.

5. Focus on actions you can take.

6. Stick to a routine.

7. Keep talking.

  • The Psychology Foundation of Canada offers an interactive stress management tool on their website. This tailored tool takes your personal stressors and links strategies to help construct a plan to combat your stress. Check it out here https://www.stressstrategies.ca/ if this sounds helpful for you or pass it along if you know someone you think it may help! 

  • I’ve already been thinking about the weather this weekend is suppose to bring – and I bet some of you are as well. Here’s an idea to ready for some excellent weather – kite making! This site https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/kite-crafts-for-kids-4126872 has different home-made kite models from classic diamond shapes, paper plates and even plastic bags! For little kids, flying a kite usually requires a lot of running room, so find a wide open space for them to run wild with the wind.  

  • Burnaby Family Life is hosting a virtual parenting group for fathers, starting today! Check out the description below and sign up for the first session at 6pm this evening.

  • Fatherhood, a journey: A virtual group for fathers with an opportunity to connect with other fathers and also to learn about raising children in today’s world. Topics include modern parenting techniques, how to notice and provide encouragement, modeling affection through communication, and age-appropriate expectations. We will also look at some effective strategies for positive discipline and communication. Other topics may be included to meet the specific needs of the attending fathers. 

This 8 session group will be led by Roland Boutin, MA, CCC. 

When: May 6, 2020 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) 

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpdO6hqjwjH9dOb7WvCWp3hlvZA5KCTKnm 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Have a wonderful day!

Best to you and yours,

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