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Nobodies Perfect Parenting Program
Monday, September 22 - November 23
Okanagan Boys & Girls clubs
1295 Manitoba St, Penticton
Call 250-493-0512 ext 118 for information
Transporation, lunch, and childminding provided.
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How to help your Preschooler be ready for Kindergarten
Understanding the Early Years Halifax has released a brochure called, “On My Way to School,” created with the input of Halifax-based child development specialists. This resource gives parents ideas on building healthy development in 3 to 5 year-old children so that they will be ready for Kindergarten when that time arrives. View HERE.
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CFK Newsletter
Download the latest version of the CFK newsletter for June 2008 HERE.
View Newsletter Archive
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Tips for your
baby's language development.. Read more HERE.
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Early Learning Centres, sometimes called StrongStart Centres, are free drop-in places for preschool children and their parents or caregivers to come and play, learn and have fun. For more information, click below.
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On the Go - Details
Visit the Washington Learning Systems website and click on the purple button that says "Free Parent Education Handouts" on the home page to see 14 activities designed to be used outside the home: in the car, while walking, during bus rides, etc. The activities encourage early language and literacy development for all children from birth through preschool.
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Child and Youth Mental Health Guide includes resources and information supporting optimal mental health. Download HERE! (5
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Professional
eye examinations in the early years prevents future problems. READ MORE
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Healthy Development Toy List for Preschoolers
Understanding the Early Years Halifax has released a “Healthy Development Toy List for Preschoolers,” created with the input of Halifax-based child development specialists, to give parents gift ideas that will delight children while contributing to their healthy early development. View HERE.
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Early Childhood Educator Grant Program
The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) is offering grants to address the shortage of Early Childhood Educators (ECE) in the province. The grant is intended to give ECEs who have not worked in a licensed child care facility for at least two years with an incentive to attract them to employment in a licensed child care facility. A maximum of 100 full time applicants will be approved to receive this grant. For more information go to:
http://www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/childcare/ece_incentive/index.htm or call 1 888 338-6622.
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Community Library and Recreation Programs
Choose from the following communities to find out about programs for preschoolers:
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