Battlefords Early Childhood Intervention Program
891 99th St. 2nd Floor Don Ross Centre S9A 0N8 North Battleford, SK, Canada

Got some dot markers? Here’s a simple underwater art idea you can make with them! I decided to make a simple underwater art since my little ones are obsessed ...with sea creatures at the moment. I showed them the arts that I made and invited them to create their own. I think this would be a great project for older children too! https://www.instagram.com/twotolove_bairantwins See more

https://battlefordsnow.com//local-library-offers-social-o/ Some happy news to share...

Mixing Colours with foam and paint https://instagram.com/messy_play_with_elsie_faye

Today’s activity. We mixed 2 cups of baking soda and 1/2 a cup of hair conditioner together to create snow. We added his little people Frozen characters and Derek had fun playing with the pretend snow.

#FeelGoodFriday We asked Ronald McDonald House Charities Saskatchewan families to write words of hope & encouragement on the chalkboards outside their rooms.... These are some of the highlights. It's inspiring to see that even during such a difficult time in their lives, our families find moments to spread love & kindness. #StayingConnected #HopeAndEncouragement #KeepingFamiliesClose

We made nature bracelets at our Family Nature Walk at Centennial Park today!

This September we have been getting outside to enjoy fall with families - join us in October for more outdoor adventures coming up!

A few images from our latest project in King City, Ontario... Students were so thrilled to see their newest classroom! Wouldn't you love to turn your empty socc...er field into a fun, safe, and engaging place for learning? #outdoorclassroom #classroomsafety #schoolsafety #covidteacher #backtoschool #outdoorlearning #outsideisbest #covidsafe

Thanks to BelievePerform for this helpful infographic!

Shining eyes were open-hearted spreads magic!

Michaela is diagnosed with Osteogenesis Imperfecta. At 21 years old she is 31 inches tall and has experienced about 100 fractures. We filmed this interview the day before Michaela underwent a surgery that included having nine screws placed in her skull.

At Dad & Me last night we learned knot tying and made a maze out of leaves:

Happy #InternationalDayofSignLanguages ! #Signlanguage is fundamental in enabling deaf people to participate in society. Everyone deserves to be included and everyone deserves to be heard. #Internationalweekofdeafpeople #Bernafon

Today we said a sad farewell to one of our Interventionist's, Charli...good luck to you and your daughter. Please come visit!

Working on lots of lovely Story spoon sets Perfect for puppet shows, role play, story time, imaginative play and much more! Discounts for multiple sets... Once Upon A Dream Designs See more

We strongly believe that the focus of early years should be emotional well-being and growth, relationships and play, rather than academic learning. We also beli...eve that this matters now more than ever, as children and families experience the challenges of this pandemic. Why are emotional well-being, relationships and play so important for young children? Here are just a few reasons we want to highlight (well share more throughout the week!): Research shows that children who are socially and emotionally healthy in the early years continue to develop behaviors and skills that help them thrive academically and lead fulfilling lives. When children have secure relationships, they feel SAFE and CONFIDENT. This has a direct positive impact on their brains and their ability to learn. The parts of the brain for reasoning and making decisions light up. Relationships where children feel SAFE and LOVED provide them with a secure base from which to explore, grow independent, play and engage with others. For young children, learning happens in the context of relationships. For example, strong relationships with grown-ups allow them to learn language, express themselves, ask questions and take risks. During this time of change and stress, young children need emotional support and understanding from their grown-ups. They also need grown-ups who allow them plenty of time for play. Play allows them to express their feelings, feel good, make sense of the world around them, and learn, engage, and discover in the best, most natural way possible. So for teachers, parents and caregivers of young children who are worried about worksheets or are feeling the pressure to do early academics, remember that at this time, relationships, emotional well-being and play are more important. #kindlittlehumansph #socialemotionallearning #play

Verbal Apraxia can be difficult to explain to those new to the diagnosis. Personally, I didnt understand nor had I ever heard of the terms motor processing o...r motor planning. Trying to wrap your mind around this terminology is a great way to start navigating through understanding this diagnosis as a whole. Here is another little challenge so that you can stretch your brain and try to relate to our Apraxic friends. See more

Introducing Breastfeeding Support Services with Naida Hawkins. Accepting self referrals starting Oct 15, 2020. Please see attached poster. Thanks!

Now more than ever we believe in the importance of parents and children finding comfort in sharing books together.

Things PARENTS must REMEMBER <3

10 ways to build confident children https://t.co/EFMXOLagH6

Infant Mental Health

Family Nature Walk today - we walked through the beautiful scenery and observed the koi pond at River Valley Visitor Centre and enjoyed the views at the Goose Project - lots of stops along the way to pick up rocks and look at insects - made a simple bird bird feeder to take home

So grateful for the Kortright Centre for Conservation nature school. After a week of virtual kindergarten this is just what my grandson needed!

Sibling conflict can be very frustrating to parents, but it may also be one of the most important opportunities parents have to support their childrens social and emotional development.This week's resources shares tips and ideas to keep in mind. https://conta.cc/2QQ3Exb

PULL THE PIPE CLEANERS // Where egg carton meets fine motor play! This activity is a great way to build hand and finger strength while using tongs to pull o...ut pipe cleaners stuck in an egg carton. I used the tip of a pen to poke those little holes and just slipped a pipe cleaner right inside! Super easy set up! See more

MONSTER SHOES This was so fun! A little healthy competition . You could almost hear me screaming, go go go! . I also may or may not have dressed them like t...his on purpose . Just grab some cardboard, plastic cups, laces and youre good to make some monster shoes! Inspired by @kizlarinaasikanne . Place some trays/bowls across from each other and have your little ones transfer items from one side to the other. Use balls or anything you have that fits inside the plastic cup. Find more recycle play ideas on @recycleandplay and #recycleandplay . #mothercould . . #diy #montessori #preschool #etkinlik #aktivite #okulöncesi #diytoys #crafty #playandlearn #kidscrafts #montessoriactivity #playathome #toddlermom #learningthroughplay #preschoolactivities #playbasedlearning #montessoriathome #kidsactivities #toddlerlife #preschooler #toddlerfun #homeschool #everydayplayhacks #montessoriathome #earlychildhoodeducation See more

I see you taking your kid to therapy while your friends take their kids to football or ballet. I see you sneak out of the conversation when all your friends boa...st about achievements and exam notes. I see you juggle events and meetings. I see you sitting on the computer for hours investigating what your child needs. I see you make a bad face when people complain about what looks like nonsense. I see you disappear little by little but you keep going beyond for your family. I see you pull strength from weakness with a force you didn't even dream you had. I see you showing respect for teachers, therapists and medical professionals who help your child and help you. Watching you wake up early in the morning to do it all again after another chaotic night. I see you when you're on the edge of the precipice struggling to live. I know you feel invisible, like no one notices. But I want you to know that I see you. I see you push forward always. I see you choose to do everything you can to give your child the best care at home, school, therapy and the doctors. What you do matters. It's worth the struggle. On those days when you wonder if you can make it one more minute, I want you to know I see you. I want you to know that you are beautiful. I want you to know it's worth it. I want you to know that you are not alone. I want you to know that love is the most important thing, and that you are the best at it. And in those days when you see an improvement, those moments when hard work has its reward, and you can taste success, I'll see you then too. And I'm proud of you. Whatever day today... ...you're doing it right. And I see you. Alethea Mshar John Walker / Flickr

"Anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns for children and adults, affecting upwards of 20% of children and adolescents over the life span." ...- www.anxietycanada.com Now more than ever it is imperative we support our children and youth in their mental health as we navigate the changes in learning structure, how we go about living our lives, and the differences in how our relationships look. If you are helping a little one through anxiety, and looking for resources, below is a great source of information, support tools, and learning resources.

Exciting new outdoor classrooms arriving to a lucky school in Fredericton! Like what you see? Want to learn more about adding safe, natural and flexible outdoor... classrooms to your school? Get in touch with us, and let's get the conversation started! If they can do outdoor classes in the winter, so can you

Today Will Be An Awesome Day !

This Wednesday, everyone is invited to participate in this walk. Join us at 10am at the Moosomin Band Hall. Lunch to follow.

8 mental health tips for parents during coronavirus https://t.co/5tAenmd7WN

A lot of people have gotten to painting 6 foot cardboard tubes in festive Halloween colours. Why? COVID- approved Halloween candy chutes, of course! Kid places ...bucket at bottom, masked and gloved adult drops sealed and packaged candy down said tube, where it arrives in the waiting bucket. Socially distanced candy delivery we can all safely enjoy. What a great idea!

TOMORROW (Tuesday) is FUEL GOOD DAY! How much can we donate to KidSport Saskatchewan and Inclusion Saskatchewan tomorrow? It all depends on your support. Its... easy heres how: KidSport Warman KidSport Saskatoon

This beautiful lady has been with BECIP for seven years now...she is away on maternity leave presently but will be back in January 2021....we miss you Kirsten!