Our Rhyme Time Program continues

EVERY Wednesday from 10:30 - 11:30 am

FOR KIDS 0-3 and their Caregivers

Rhymes and Songs, Stories and Fingerplays and running around in the gym.....

Come out and meet some FRIENDS - old and new! 

Come visit our cozy children's area. It's bright and cheerful and full of great books, magazines, puppets, puzzles and comfy child-sized furniture.  

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Kids' Links: Here are some great sites to tickle your imagination!

 http://www.tvokids.com/games     Great Games from TVO KIDS!

http:/http://www.sesamestreet.org/games?gclid=CITrsKud8aYCFcbsKgodNkmXBw  Sesame Street

/www.cbc.ca/kids/  Another great source of fun and educational games!

 http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/KidsInfoBits;jsessionid=5DDA884F9C0258722B7C227309624C95?locID=ko_pl_hhpl     Kids Info Bits - great for homework help! 

Username is hastingshighlandspl Password is libra 

Tips for Parents: As a parent, you play a big part in helping your children learn. You are your children's "first" and most important teacher. Children need time with you. When they spend time with you and get the attention they need from you, they feel more secure and confident. They will have higher self-esteem too. Creating a safe and loving family environment lays the foundation for life-long learning and emotional well-being.

What can I do to help my children learn to read?
- Let them see you reading
- Share books together
- Point out the print that is all around you. Look at street signs, grocery labels and posters
- Make scrapbooks from old magazines and photos
- Cook together

Steps for Reading With Your Children
- Choose a book from the library or from your home. It's even better if you let your children choose
- Take turns reading aloud, or tell a story by looking at the pictures
- Talk about what's happening in the story
- Help your children with difficult words
- Praise your children

By talking and listening to your child, you are creating a foundation for good communication habits that will help make them more confident, and be more successful at school