May 2012 - Families First

Monday
7
Countdown to
Kindergarten
10-11:30
Stroller Walking 11am
Tuesday
8
Toddler Time &
Baby Club 10-11:30
Come out &
Play 1-2:30
Wednesday
2
Music 10-11:30
3
Drop In
10-11:30
Baby Talk
1-2:30
9
Music 10-11:30
10
Center Closed
for training will
open at 1:30pm
14
Countdown to
Kindergarten
10-11:30
Stroller Walking 11am
Supper & Play 4-6:30
15
Toddler Time &
Baby Club 10-11:30
Come out &
Play 1-2:30
16
Music 10-11:30
21
22
Toddler Time &
Baby Club 10-11:30
Come out &
Play 1-2:30
23
Music 10-11:30
29
Toddler Time &
Baby Club 10-11:30
Come out &
Play 1-2:30
30
Music 10-11:30
Closed Victoria
Day
28
Countdown to
Kindergarten
10-11:30
Stroller Walking 11am
Supper & Play 4-6:30
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
4
A Simple Gift
10-11:30
Please Register
Childcare provided
Come out &
Play 1-2:30
11
A Simple Gift
10-11:30
Please Register
Childcare provided
Come out &
Play 1-2:30
18
Picky Eaters
Community
Nutrionist10-11:30
Please Register
Come out &
Play 1-2:30
5
Breakfast &
drop In Play
9-11:30
24
Program
to be announced
Baby Talk
1-2:30
25
Make& Take Play
dough 10-11:30
Come out &
Play 1-2:30
26
31
Drop In 10-11:30
Baby Talk
1-2:30
1
Little Gardner’s
2
Breakfast &
drop In Play
9-11:30
17
Program
to be announced
Baby Talk
1-2:30
10-11:30 Join us to
plant some flowers in
our playground
Come out &
Play 1-2:30
12
Closed
Families First
Playgroups
10-11:30 am
Wednesday, Vernon
Bridge at St. Andrew’s
United Church
Thursday, Belfast at St
Johns Presbyterian
Church
May 9,10- Mother’s Day crafts
for your little one to make
May 16,17- Painting without
paintbrushes
19
Breakfast &
drop In Play
9-11:30
May 23,24- Playground
Safety Information & butterfly
crafts
May 30,31- Sun Safety
Information & sun crafts
Closed
June 6,7- Summer Crafts
June 13,14- Indoor or outdoor
picnic to celebrate to end of
the playgroup season
Please note: When the
weather is nice we will be
going outside to play.
Countdown to Kindergarten
Monday morning from
10-11:30am
Have fun participating in activities
with your child who will be entering
Kindergarten in the fall of 2012.
Focus on developing preschool skills.
Please register.
Let’s Talk about School
Many of you will be sending your child
off on the big yellow school bus to
Kindergarten in the fall. This is a big
step for both of you. Join us to talk
about the new experience, the
challenges and your role as a parent in
the school. Monday, May 14
from 10-11:30.
Please register, childcare is available.
Toddler Time
Baby Club
Tuesday morning from 10-11:30am
Tuesday morning from 10-11:30 am
May 8- Mother’s Day crafts for your little one to make
May 15- Water Play- Bring along some extra clothes, the water
table will be out for some fun activities
May 8- Milestones: What to expect at each age &
stage.
May 29- Sun Safety Information & sun crafts
May 15- Mom’s self-care day: Come out for a
relaxing morning at the center & enjoy the services
of a local esthetician. Discussion about the
importance of mental health & taking time yourself.
June 5- Painting outdoors: We will create a masterpiece with
spray bottle and paint.
May 22- Infant summer safety: Discussion about
sun, water, car & food safety.
May 22- Playground Safety Information & butterfly crafts
Please note: when the weather is nice we will be going outside to
play on the playground.
Canadian Parents for French Information
Gail Lecky from Canadian Parents for French will be at Families First on June 8 from
10-11:30. She will be discussing the following topics How to learn French on PEI in
the Public School System
What are the types of French second language programs? What is the benefit of
second language learning for students? What types of French language education is
available on PEI? What are the types of Immersion and where are they available?
How to support your French Immersion child? Is French Immersion for everyone?
Please register childcare will be provided.
May 29- Infant animal safety:
Dr Emily Pringle will be presenting tips & safety
measures you can take for you and your four
legged friends can live safety together.
June 5- How to play with your baby: Learn new
games & rhymes
June 12- Savor the summer: Sample & take home
recipes and nutritious summer snacks & treats.
June 19- Stroller Walking: We will meet at he
entrance of the Confederation Trail on the
Montague Waterfront at 10:00am The group will
start the walk at 10:15. There will be a light snack &
strollers are available. Please call the center to
request one if needed. There is no childcare. If
raining, baby club will be at the center.
June 26- Drop in Baby Club