Creating a Literacy-Rich Environment at Home Growing up, literacy was always accessible and visible in our home. My parents, older sister and brother were great role models for me. I saw my parents read the newspaper every day. They read letters, magazines and cards...
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Teen Parents
What would you do if your teen came home and told you that they were going to have a baby? We all have a vision of what we want our children to accomplish, and teen pregnancy can be very disappointing for some parents. You may feel like you have failed somewhere and...
Circle Time
What is circle time? If you have attended an EarlyON program or have a child who attends childcare, you may have heard of circle time. Maybe you leave programs early and have never attended circle time with your child and don’t know what it is or what to expect. Over...
Infants in our EarlyON Playgroups
EarlyON Facilitators are often asked, “Can babies come to any of the programs?” and the answer is “Yes!” In all our EarlyON playgroups, you can witness infants engaged in serious play. You can observe infants mastering skills such as reaching for objects, mouthing,...
Vertical Play
Vertical Play Most often children play on a flat surface, either the floor or a table and see objects from overhead. Vertical play, however, introduces children to a very different experience. Once play is moved from a horizontal surface (for example, your kitchen...
Screen Time in the Early Years
In today’s technological age, everywhere we turn there is a digital screen of some sort; be it cellphones, tablets or televisions. They are nearly impossible to avoid but regardless of the accessibility and commonplace of screens, parents and caregivers still need to...
Holiday Traditions
Favourite Time of Year This time of year has always been my favourite. I love how it is full of different traditions. Many of the families I have talked to all have different traditions from one another. Some traditions can cost money but so many of the ones that are...
Math is Not a Monster
What do you think when you hear the word “math?” I instantly think, “Ugh!” For me, there are many emotions associated with the subject of math; fear, anxiety, and doubt, to name a few. I do not associate fun, joy, or pride with the subject of math. According to...