Early Childhood

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Early Childhood Programs

We are the Kidz 1st Network Parent Link Centre for South East Rocky View.

Kidz 1st Network is now open 2 nights a week; Tuesday and Wednesday.

Call 403-207-7060 for more details.

Baby Talk

A place where you can ask

questions about your baby,

weigh your baby and meet other parents.

 Wednesdays from

1:00-3:00 pm at the Chestermere Municipal Library

Music Programs

Active Programs

Developmental Programs

Programs for Parents

Click on Support Groups for more information on support groups for Gifted Children and Their Families, Twins and Triplets, Postpartum Depression, and Childhood Diabetes.

Birth Park Planting

If you have a child that was born in 2010 or 2011, plant a birthing tree to

commemorate their birth. The trees are large calipers, approximately 7 feet in height and cost $25 if you are a

Chestermere resident, and $50 for all

applicants wishing to have a tree planted in recognition of a child who was not born to a family living within the Town of

Babysitting Co-op

Share the task of babysitting by swapping time with other parents. A babysitting co-op enables member parents to leave their children and feel secure that they are being well cared for. Members use a point system and points are swapped and managed by the secretary/administrator, which rotates each month. For more information on the co-op or dates of meetings in your area, please feel free to contact Ramona Bagley. Email rockyviewbsc@yahoo.ca or call 403-249-4420.

Movers 'N Shakers----FULL

Toddlers and their parents can learn new songs, dance with scarves, and play a variety of instruments in this six session class. Parents will learn techniques to help distract, excite, and calm their child through music.    

Ages: Confident walkers to 30mths

Location: Chestermere Parent Link Centre

Wednesdays: January 18 - Feb 22

9:30 – 10:15

Click HERE for more info

Tiny Tunez------FULL

Join with other families as we sing, dance, use finger-plays, and play instruments.  Music can help relax, distract, and comfort.  Connect and bond with your little ones.

Ages: Newborn to pre-walkers

Location: Chestermere Parent Link Center

Wednesdays: January 18 - Feb 22

10:45-11:30

Click HERE for more info

Rise and Sign

A 7 week fun and interactive program designed to facilitate early

communication with your child.  Learn up to 100 hand signs through 

music, games, stories, and activities. 

Parent Link Centre

Wednesdays  March 21st to May 9th (no class April 11th)

Ages: 0 to 2 years

Time: 10am to 10:45am

Click HERE for info.

Ages and Stages

The Ages and Stages program provides parents and caregivers with  a “snapshot” of their child’s development at regular set points during their first five years of development. This parent completed child monitoring system allows you to become an expert of your child’s growth, physically and socially and especially before they enter school. The Ages and Stages Facilitator provides you with activities from 2 months to 5 years, information and resources, and referrals when needed to further support your child’s development.

Click HERE for more information.

Cake and Friends

Celebrate your Birth Month Birthday Party with a fun filled afternoon of music, games, face painting, activities and cake!

Parent Link Centre

3rd Friday of every month for all children

(under the age of 6) whose birthday falls during that month.

1:00-3:00pm

        Feb 17

        March 16

Click HERE for more info.

Drop In Play Time

The program is a facilitated program where parents and children can spend quality time with each other while meeting new friends and experiencing our resource rich playroom.

Chestermere Parent Link Centre

Every Monday morning from 10:00 - Noon

Every Wednesday afternoon from 1:00 – 3:00

Click HERE for more info.

Stay and Play

An unstructured drop-in program for parents/caregivers and children in the Kidz 1st Network Playroom.

Chestermere Parent Link Centre

Tuesday evenings 4:30 – 6:00 PM

Wednesday evenings 4:30 – 8:30 PM

Let's Grow Together------FULL

A play based program that provides a resource rich environment in which parents and children can enjoy activities, play centres, art experiences, songs, and stories together.

Ages: 2 – 5 years

Location: Chestermere Parent Link Centre

Tuesday Mornings January 24^th – March 27^th

9:30am – 11am

&

Thursday Afternoons, January 26^th – March 29^th

1:00-2:30pm

Click HERE for more info.

Coffee and Chatter

A great time to meet other parents of small children (ages 0 - 18 months), share tips, and access valuable resources for you and your family

Coffee & Chatter is an ongoing program running until the end of the year

Drop in on Tuesdays from 2 - 3pm at the

Kidz 1st Network Parent Link Centre in Chestermere
(located in the Town Hall)

Call 403-207-7060 for more information or to register.

Click HERE for more info.

Triple P "the Edge" on Parenting

The Edge on Parenting, or Triple P, is a Positive Parenting Program that promotes effective communication and strong relationships between parents and children.  This positive approach to parenting helps parents promote their children’s development and manage their children’s behavior in a constructive and caring way. 

Click HERE for more information on "the Edge" program.

Group Triple P

Parents will meet for 4 group sessions followed by 2 individual telephone conversations with a facilitator.

Tuesdays February 28 - March 24

630pm-830pm

Parent Link Centre

Group Triple P Poster

March 2012 Newsletter

These 2 seminars will leave you feeling more confident, competent and ready to deal with common child and teen behavioural and emotional issues.

Tuesday Feb 21 & Wednesday Feb 22
7pm-9pm
Radison Hotel Edmonton, AB or by Webcast

Triple P Feb 21 - 22 Seminar

Tween Parenting Seminars

We will explore how to build positive relationships with your children.

Saturday, March 31

10am-3pm

Parent Link Centre

Please Note that the Tween Seminar is now on March 31

       Hand in Hand-PLC

         Providing services to families with children 0-6 years

         To Strathmore, Wheatland County & Area families, including:

                   Contact us:                                                          

                 Phone: 403.983.0076                                           

Address: Bay i-510 Highway 1            

   Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1M6                 

 Located in the Country Lane Mall        

Infant Massage

Encourage healthy growth, eliminate body toxins and relieve growing pains while spending quality time with your baby.

Thursdays, March 1-22

Cost: $100

Located at the

Parent Link Centre Playroom.

For more information or to register,

contact Amy Giordani at 403-361-3599

Yoga for Children

Enrich your child’s sense of well-being, coordination and concentration with a yoga class.  With regular participation, yoga for children can help increase mental clarity, emotional stability and relieve physical tension.  Join us for 8 weeks of fun and laughter, as we enrich the ‘whole child’ through yoga poses, music, literary & art experiences.

FULL: Mighty Yogis/Yogi Bearz (4-9 yrs)

Chestermere Public Library

Tuesdays: January17 - February 21

      Mighty Yogis: 4-6 yrs old:  6:30-7:00 pm

      Yogi Bearz: 7-9 yrs:  7:15-8:00 p.m.

              Click HERE for more info

FULL: Mini Yoginis 1 & 2 (12months-3 yrs)

Chestermere Public Library

Fridays: January 20 - February 24

     Mini Yoginis 1: 12-24 months: 10:00-10:30 a.m.

     Mini Yoginis 2: 2-3 years: 11:00-11:30 a.m

             Click HERE for more info

FULL: 2-3 years CLASS:

Tuesdays: January 17-February 21

                 7:15-8:00pm @ the Library

Wee Baby Yoga 1 & 2 (Newborn-12months)

Chestermere Public Library

Fridays: March 9 - March 30

           Wee Baby 1: Newborn - 6 months: 10:00-10:30 a.m.

FULL: Wee Baby 2: 6-12 months: 11:00-11:30 a.m.

             Click HERE for more info