Babies and Preschool
|
Day |
Name |
Description |
Ages |
Time |
Other Info |
| Mondays Jan 27-Feb 10 |
Baby Time |
An enjoyable and engaging time for you and baby! Sing songs, read books, tell stories and play hand games to enhance parent/child attachment, social skills and healthy child development. This program is presented in partnership with APFA. |
0-18 months (with caregivers) | 10:30-11:30am | FREE, Registered Register on Eventbrite |
| Tuesdays Jan 14- May 26 (no program on March 24 during Spring Break) |
Tales Through Space & Time |
Travel out of this world and experience this world in new ways with interactive songs and stories that develop school readiness. |
2-6 (with caregivers)
|
10:30-11:00am |
FREE, Drop-in |
| Thursdays Jan 16-May 28 (no program on March 26 during Spring Break) |
Baby Babble |
Enjoy songs, fingerplays, group storytime, and more as you and your baby build bonds and friendships. |
0-12 months (with caregivers) |
10:30-11:00am |
FREE, Drop-in |
| Fridays Jan 24-March 13 |
Tick Tock Time |
The parent-child bond is integral to the growth of a child's language skills, and can be strengthened through various types of play as children learn to discover, create, and problem solve in a safe, caring environment. This program is presented in partnership with APFA. |
0-4 (with caregivers) |
10:30-11:30am |
FREE, Registered Register on Eventbrite |
| Fridays Every Second Friday Jan 10-May 29 |
Story Surprise | Join us for a special visit from the Spruce Grove Public Library for children and their grown-ups to listen and interact with stories. This program is presented in partnership with APFA. |
0-6 (with caregivers) |
10:00-10:30am |
FREE, Drop-in At the Beaverbrook APFA Parent Link Centre |
| Saturday Jan 25; March 28; May 23 |
Cohesive Family Support Group | Self-care, information workshops and fun activities for parents and caregivers of children living with disability and/or complex medical needs. This program is presented in partnership with the Foundation for Cohesive Communities. |
Families & caregivers All Ages |
10:00am-12:30pm | FREE, Registered Registration required for the childcare program only. For more info contact Amy Quintal at 780-906-0725 or info@cohesivecommunities.com Register online here. |
| Saturday January 25 | Family Literacy Celebration | In anticipation of Family Literacy Day, join us in our NEW Sensory Corner for a special performance by Children’s Entertainer Sylvia Chave “Singing with Sylvia”! Although developed for 0-6 years all ages are welcome to participate in the songs and fun. Check out Sylvia online: www.singingwithsylvia.com |
0-6 (with caregivers), All Ages |
TBA | FREE, Drop-in |
Do you like storybooks read aloud?
Try some of these recommended websites for our younger readers:
- Storyline Online
- The Professor Garfield Toon Book Reader
- Starfall: I'm Reading!
- And don't forget our eResources FREE with your library card: Tumblebooks
- And TumbleBook Cloud Junior for readers grade 3-8.
| Presented in partnership with Simply Liv yoga, this program encourages your little ones to explore the movement and breath of yoga in a fun and creative way. Through games, imagination, and lots of yoga poses, release some of that boundless energy and capture some calm and focus. Bring your own mat/towel (if preferred) and water bottle; mats will be available for program use. |