Christmas, it is that time of year again! As Christmas is upon us we know that children love toys and it can be difficult to navigate all the options out there. It can be beneficial to look at toys through another lens, that of supporting their development. We will share some of these exciting and […]
Creating a positive food environment for early learners is important for their growth and well-being. A positive food environment includes various components that contribute to the promotion of healthy eating habits. This session explores strategies to create positive food environments that foster the development of a positive relationship with food. This is a free Parkland […]
Parkland School Division is proud to partner with apfa to present another FREE information session for local families.In our upcoming session, we will be joined by Lesley Robinson, a certified yoga instructor, for some calm and mindful movement that will help you unwind and prepare your body for a peaceful sleep. Remember to wear comfortable […]
Executive Functioning skills provide critical support for learning and development, and while we aren't born with these skills, we are born with the potential to develop them through interactions and practice. Through games and playful activities, children can practice and strengthen important executive function skills that will help them throughout their lives, including learning to […]
Come and join our Occupational Therapist, Jana Bromley, as she shares her tips and tricks to support your child's food repertoire. Additionally, she will provide strategies for feeding and increasing their independence. She will be happy to answer any individual questions you may have. This is a free Parkland School Division Family Session. If you […]
This Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) session is focused on how to use a variety of apps including Touch Chat and LAMP as well as low tech options. Our Speech and Language Pathologists, Emily Balon and Kirsten Noppers, will be here to support and guide you as you navigate these communication devices to support your […]
Children are constantly moving their body and enjoy both fine and gross motor movements. Please come and join our Occupational Therapist, Jana Bromley, while she explains the difference between fine and gross motor skills and how you can support these to further develop in your child. This is a free Parkland School Division Family Session. […]
Join us for an interactive and informative session focused on cultivating active living and promoting physical literacy in young learners. Designed for parents and people working with young children, this session will delve into the significant role of physical activity in the holistic development of children. Facilitated by Cathy Traynor, Health and Wellness Facilitator. […]
Join Psychologist, Joel Pukalo, as he shares strategies to support self-regulation from personal and professional experiences as an educator and a parent. This session will offer practical strategies to build emotional awareness and understand co-regulation and self-regulation. Parents are encouraged to bring questions or specific areas of challenges their children may be experiencing at this […]
To have the best possible start in school, children need a strong foundation of early literacy skills. These are the skills that prepare children to read, write, and use the kind of language they'll be expected to use in school. Come learn how to plant the seeds of literacy to develop strong language and literacy […]
