Brilliant Beginnings
#118, 8060 Silver Springs Blvd NW Calgary, AB, Canada

The Mom & Tot show is on this weekend and we are going to be there (our spot got postponed from April)! We have 50 FREE Tickets so email [email protected] and we will give you the promo code! We will be selling our awesome sensory kits and Melanie Olorenshaw, Founder of Brilliant Beginnings is presenting Saturday and Sunday on Toddler Behaviour such as hitting and tantrums at the main stage. Come say Hi!

These last couple weeks have filled up our love tanks! Sooo nice to see your sweet little humans having fun and learning together again!!

We are completely FULL in our in-person classes! There is no way 2 months ago we would have seen this coming...thank you families for trusting us with our new system and increased parent expectations! If you want to enjoy our classes ONLINE- we still have space before December in our live Zoom class on Tuesdays or pre-recorded to do when it works! In addition, check out our fun sensory kits in our Learn@Home section of our new website! www.brilliantbeginnings.ca

I share this at almost midnight after spending 2 hours responding to emails (my office hours!) Just glad I don't have a baby that is going to get me up again in another hour anymore! Today I received an email from a mom missing class due to sleep deprivation with a toddler and a newborn. The struggle is real. Ask for help. Create your village. Be gracious to yourself. This is tough.

Any other parents dealing with this?! I know I am! Big hugs to parents and your little ones today!

Still a few spots in our 1-2 year old and online classes starting soon! Don't forget when you sign up for online classes- you get theme-based crafts delivered to your house! We are full in our baby & 2+ years classes but will add more in October. Stay tuned! Can't wait to see everyone soon! www.brilliantbeginnings.ca

Think you're having a bad day?!

No more sensory table (for now!). BUT everyone gets their own sensory bin to dig, pretend, and create each class! We are making changes daily and can’t wait to see your little ones soon! #yycmoms #yycmomsandtots #brilliantbeginningsyyc

This is great! Ps: Dads we love having you in our classes! Great Daddy bonding time!

Baby & Toddler/Preschooler Classes! Our NEW website is officially launched! We have MANY options at home or on-site for babies and toddler to engage in our unique early learning curriculum and for parents to have a support "village" (which we know is super critical right now!). What's New?... * Small class cohorts in Silver Springs and Marda Loop. * New "Live" online classes. We will also continue to offer pre-recorded classes to complete when you have the time! * Learn@Home kits (check out our amazing new sensory play products online!) * Private Classes in your home with your own cohort. We look forward to continuing to support your family this Fall! www.brilliantbeginnings.ca

We already have 2 private cohorts hosting classes in their backyard or houses! We can come to you!!! Get together a minimum of 8 (max 10) kids ($22/child/class) and you can continue to enjoy our amazing curriculum safely! Don't want to host? Organize your group and we will provide a private class in Silver Springs or Marda Loop! Email [email protected] for more information!

Dinosaur sensory kit ready for pick up! Have 16 more orders to finish! Going to be a busy August getting ready for our relaunch! #sensoryplay #yycmoms #yycmomsandtots #brilliantbeginningsyyc

Want to see what Fall is going to look like at Brilliant Beginnings? Here are a list of some of the options we will be providing families this Fall! If you are a current or past client- you can PRE-register this week by email, otherwise hold tight- our new website is almost done! Option #1: Live Classes...Continue reading

Great little social story to introduce mask wearing to our little ones before Saturday.

For 13 years we have been using sensory play in our classes and now we want you to enjoy it at home! Here is a sneak peak at our theme-based Sensory Kits available this Fall! $40 including our amazing homemade playdough! Great for 18 months- 5 years old! You can pre-order via email or wait until our new website is launched mid August and order online. Themes: - Construction - Bug Hunt - Pirates... - Ice cream - Dinosaurs - Garden - Under the Sea - Mermaid - Baking set $10 for delivery or pick up in Silver Springs [email protected] or www.brilliantbeginnings.ca #yycmoms #yycmomsandtots #sensoryplay #momsandtots #brilliantbeginningsyyc

Getting excited about Baby & Toddler/Preschooler Fall programming! We are going to have SO many options for families including your very own PRIVATE CLASS COHORT! How great would that be to do our program with your friends or family!??!! Our website is taking longer than we hoped but here is a "sneak peak" of some of our Fall options. 1) Online virtual classes... 2) Live Zoom classes 3) Join a (Sept-Dec) cohort in either Marda Loop or Silver Springs and do our program live! 4) Create your own private class cohort either in your home (we come to you!) or in our facilities. 5) At-home sensory and craft kits. 6) Rent our space (for cohort indoor playdates or parties). Feel free to email us with questions or check back mid-August for online registration! www.brilliantbeginnings.ca

As a mom I have had shed many tears. Good to know they were good for me! #emotionsareagoodthing #parentingistough #kidsareawesome

After all this rain- Get your toddlers involved in picking your dandelions and make soup for a free outdoor sensory activity!

Mom I have an idea on how you can run classes. Oh? Ya you can just have one kid and their parents and you. Then it won’t spread the coronavirus! Oh and you can practice on US! #mydaughtertheceo #sixyearoldsimplicity

Parent-child interaction is KEY to building healthy brains! It is the architecture of all subsequent learning and needs to be nourished in our little ones! #takethetime #relationshipsfirst

Happy Fathers Day to all the incredible dads out there! A little humour for today!