Learning in the Spirit of Wonder and Joy

Month: May 2021

Nature Kids BC, paper tubes and Parenting place.

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May 27, 2021

Good Thursday Afternoon!

v  NatureKids BC is hosting a virtual conversation and they would like to discuss how families access the benefits of nature and what could support families to enjoy nature. This is an open community conversation and participating families receive a gift from NatureKids BC! If you would like to attend this Conversation of Equity with NatureKids BC on June 15th at 630 PM- 730 PM, register here.

v  Games with our children don’t have to be complicated! Paper tubes (from paper towel, toilet paper, or posters) have a lot of potential. Taping tubes together and rolling balls through is a simple and highly engaging game for little ones curious about hiding smaller objects in larger objects or are curious about the different components of toys or objects. Taping two rolls together make for a quick set of binoculars for a game of eye spy. Adding some rice or dried lentils and taping off the top and bottom with tin foil make a little shaker! Set out a basket of tubes and see what your little one comes up with.

v  For more children’s activities, parenting tips and self-care ideas, make sure to check out the Parenting Place Blog!

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A resource for families focusing on activities for children, parent education and self-care. Our goal is to help strengthen the parent child relationship & ensure children are nurtured, youth find optimism, adults feel empowered and parents make choices that build strong families.

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Enjoy the rest of you cloudy Thursday!

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

Cooking, Support group and feelings first.

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May 25, 2021

Good Afternoon!

v  Starting June 8th join Family Services of Greater Vancouver’s virtual Kitchen to Kitchen! Learn new cooking skills, discover new recipes and cook with simple low-cost ingredients every Tuesday from 10 – 12 PM. If you are interested in joining this free cooking class call 604-368-2154, email communitykitchens@fsgv.ca, or check out the poster attached!

v  The Family Support Institute of BC hosts a wonderful parenting group for parents raising children with extra support needs. This is a virtual space for parents to discuss, discover and build strength from one another. This is a weekly group starting today, May 25, at 6:30 PM. If you are interested in this supportive parenting group, register here.

v    Not all stress is bad stress! Children learn from making mistakes and trying again. Your positive response to those mistakes reinforces this process. Praise your child not only for their successes, but also for their willingness to try different things, observe outcomes and grow from these experiences. Learn more at www.feelingsfirst.ca

Enjoy the rest of your sunny-ish afternoon!

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 V3

 

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SS Blog, Feelings first, Meet me in the Park

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May 12, 2021

Good Wednesday Afternoon!

v  I’ve been fortunate to be able to visit some of the Strong Start outdoor programs – they are absolutely fantastic! All the Strong Starts have interesting blogs with tonnes of parenting information, children’s activities and I highly recommend you check them out if you have a minute. On a recent visit I was asked to guest blog and write about the visit. Please check out the post here – it’s all about serve and return interactions. Enjoy!

v  Starting this Monday the 17th I will be sharing lots of great information from the Social and Emotional Development Campaign and www.feelingsfirst.ca – but before the campaign kicks off, they would like to know what you know about social and emotional development. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey – caregivers and parents have a chance to win prizes from Child Health BC and Appetite to Play!

v  Meet me in the Park! If you are interested in a free one-on-one consultation about your child’s development, behavior, parenting tips, tricks and education please email or call me, Anita, to set up a visit at your favorite Burnaby park! aolson@fsgv.ca 604-723-9548

Enjoy your Afternoon!

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

Burnaby rent bank, BFL, play sessions

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May 4, 2021

Good Afternoon!

v  Do you know about the Burnaby Rent Bank? This program provides low-cost, no interest loans to low to moderate income residents of Burnaby living in rental accommodation and at risk of eviction or disconnection of essential utilities due to temporary and unexpected financial crisis. If you would like more information call 604-526-2522 or visit the website here.

v  Burnaby Family Life offers a variety of parent and child online group activities, from Playful Learning (now offered in Korean) , Healthy Families, Healthy Minds, Creative learning for Preschool children and so much more. Check out the attached Spring schedule or visit Burnaby Family Life (bflgrowscommunity.org) to register.

v  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.

Have  a wonderful Tuesday!

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

 

 

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