Join us at one of our playgroup locations as we celebrate literacy together! Our special activities will circulate to each playgroup location throughout the week. During Don Reid Playgroup.

Join us at one of our playgroup locations as we celebrate literacy together! Our special activities will circulate to each playgroup location throughout the week. During Fairlea Playgroup.

Join us at one of our playgroup locations as we celebrate literacy together! Our special activities will circulate to each playgroup location throughout the week. During Hunt Club Riverside Playgroup.

Join us at one of our playgroup locations as we celebrate literacy together! Our special activities will circulate to each playgroup location throughout the week. During McLean Playgroup.

Join us at one of our playgroup locations as we celebrate literacy together! Our special activities will circulate to each playgroup location throughout the week. During Trainyards Playgroup.

For LGBTQ+ families with young children & families with gender diverse children. Playgroups are held the 1st Saturday of the month.  

Common questions affecting bilingual families will be addressed in this workshop. Come learn how to introduce a new language, tips on how to encourage your child’s communication, speech and language milestones and First Words services. Cet atelier est offert en anglais, mais les questions peuvent être répondues en français. For parents/guardians and/or caregivers Registration Required. 

This session will focus on emotions and self-regulation skills in early years. An Early Years Educator will be available to answer your questions and share information on strategies to help young children regulate their emotions. Handouts and/or book recommendations will be provided. During Trainyards Playgroup.

This session will focus on emotions and self-regulation skills in early years. An Early Years Educator will be available to answer your questions and share information on strategies to help young children regulate their emotions. Handouts and/or book recommendations will be provided. During Don Reid Playgroup.

This session will focus on emotions and self-regulation skills in early years. An Early Years Educator will be available to answer your questions and share information on strategies to help young children regulate their emotions. Handouts and/or book recommendations will be provided. During McLean Playgroup.  

A Service Navigator from Autism Ontario will be on hand to provide orientation and system navigation support to families who are accessing or interested in accessing the new Ontario Autism Program (OAP). Bring your questions about childhood budgets, finding qualified providers and local autism services. For parents/guardians and/or caregivers. Registration Required. 

Let’s create together as we squish, squeeze, pull and push clay into something wonderfully original. For children 2 1/2 to 5 years of age and accompanying adult. Registration Required.

Are you ready to spread some love? Join us for a fun morning as we make valentines to share with the memory care patients at the Waterford. For children 0 to 6 years of age and accompanying adult. Registration Required. 

Join a librarian from the Ottawa Public Library as she facilitates circle time with songs, stories and rhymes! During McLean Playgroup.

This session will focus on emotions and self-regulation skills in early years. An Early Years Educator will be available to answer your questions and share information on strategies to help young children regulate their emotions. Handouts and/or book recommendations will be provided. During Fairlea Playgroup.

Suzanne and her King Charles Cavalier Spaniel Sam, will be visiting our Hunt Club Riverside location; children will have an opportunity to pet and interact with Sam. Positive interactions with animals can help children further develop empathy, reduce stress and contribute to their self-esteem. Visits with Sam will be made in small groups. During Hunt Club […]

This session will focus on emotions and self- regulation skills in early years. An Early Years Educator will be available to answer your questions and share information on strategies to help young children regulate their emotions. Handouts and/or book recommendations will be provided. During Don Reid Playgroup.  

This session will focus on emotions and self-regulation skills in early years. An Early Years Educator will be available to answer your questions and share information on strategies to help young children regulate their emotions. Handouts and/or book recommendations will be provided. During Hunt Club Riverside Playgroup.

A 2 hour presentation describing Sensory Processing Disorders. The objective is to help the teaching team gain knowledge on how it impacts on children’s ability to process information and effects of sensory input on behaviour, learn environmental adaptations and implement strategies to support self-regulation. Tuesday February 25th 2020 from 10 am to 12 pm 2 […]

Let your Hands Do the Talking - Level 1 Description Many children in child care programs are being taught to use sign language as a way to build their communication skills. Parents/guardians, educators and providers, come enhance your skills by learning the basics of signed English in this six-week course. Preschool signs and topics covered […]

Self-regulation is an important skill for children to develop. When children are able to manage their emotions and behaviour, they are better able to calm themselves and adjust their expectations. This workshop will address strategies on how best to support children in developing self-regulation skills and provide parents/caregivers with helpful resources. For parents/guardians and/or caregivers. […]

Join us for some snowy fun as we build snowmen and enjoy other outdoor winter activities at Russell Boyd Park. A variety of materials will be provided so that children can get creative and build the best possible snowman!  

All breastfeeding, chestfeeding or pregnant parents; and supporters who are women. Meetings are typically held the 4th Thursday of the month.

Children are drawn to the beauty of colour. Join us for a fun filled afternoon, as we create several fun crafts using colour and light as our focus. For children 2 1/2 to 5 years of age and accompanying adult. Registration Required.