Childreach Centre
265 Maitland Street N6B 2Y3 London, ON, Canada

COVID-19 LOCKDOWN UPDATE: In the Grey Zone, Childreach will be closed to in-person programming. We will continue to offer virtual programming and curbside library lending services for families. Visit us on here on FB for activity ideas and circle times! For upcoming programs, please visit https://familyinfo.ca/Calendar/DisplayCalendar/13995... To speak to a Parent Support Coach, call 226-973-2426. This service is available Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 3pm.

Join Marg for a circle time. This week it’s all about Teddy Bears!

Join us for another Virtual Storytime! Thursday, March 04 at 10:30 a.m. Follow the link below to register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/virtual-storytime-with-lorena-t

TD Math Moment Join us each week as we challenge you to take a math walk. This week we look for numbers.

Tuesdays are filled with Songs & Stories at West Lions Park and Childreach Playroom fun in the morning AND in the afternoon! All are FREE, but registration is required. Registration opens at 8am and closes at 9am here--> https://childreach.eventbrite.ca NOTE: Spaces are limited. Your family must pass a wellness check, physical distancing should be maintained, and mandatory masking indoors is in effect.

Oopsy Daisy!! Paula burned her guitar finger while making dinner last night so here is a Throwback circle time! She will record a new circle time next week with the requests you asked for! Silly Paula

Looking for new ways to encourage your child's creativity? We've gathered up all the supplies, and each week, we'll post a video on Facebook to guide you and your child through a new art project. Sign up for a Take Home Art Kit here --> https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/take-home-art-kit-for-children- NOTE: Kits are limited. When the kits sell out, we will share a list of supplies so families can still participate along with the videos at home!

Art at home is here, friends! Join Sam and Omayra in this collection of art videos. IF you are registered and picked up your December Take Home Art Kit, this is your second week's activity. For other families at home, you are welcome to join our weekly art posts, Fridays at 11am. We love hearing from you, share your wonderful creations with us inthe comments below! Happy Creating! You can find our December materials list here https://www.childreach.on.ca//december-take-home-art-kit-m

On Wednesday afternoons in January, we’ll be playing in the snow! Winter Wonders will be different each week, with invitations to play, create, and explore outside. Daily registration and wellness checks will continue. We want to know which option works better for your family: ... 2-3pm (for 2.5-5 year olds) or 4-5pm (for 3-5 year olds) Please let us know in the comments! We appreciate your feedback.

A few pictures of all the fun we had at Woodland PLAY! Frozen treasures, jingle bell hiking sticks, storytelling, and a game of hide and seek! Thank you to all the families for joining us each week!

Reinforce money sense by reading books about financial literacy to your child. There are many available at the local libraries. Join Marg as she reads one of them.

Tomorrow is THURSDAY! Visit us for some Childreach Playroom fun in the afternoon! Registration opens at 8am and closes at noon here --> https://childreach.eventbrite.ca NOTE: Spaces are limited. Your family must pass a wellness check, physical distancing should be maintained, and mandatory masking indoors is in effect.

As we continue to recognize November as Financial Literacy month, here is an idea to help your child save money. For further ideas about financial literacy for children, refer to the TD website, www.TD.com

The distribution of Christmas Hampers is different this year. Pick up will be by appointment only. Registration is now open online to book appointments --> https://centreofhope.ca/christmas/ Please share this information. You don't know who may be struggling financially, and this could help a family put food on the table and a few gifts under the tree over the holidays. The Christmas Hamper Program provides families and individuals below the Low Income Cut Off with a box of food containing the items needed to prepare a traditional Christmas dinner and toys for children ages 12 and under.

We are big believers in creative play and using open-ended materials. What are your little artists interested in? Can you find materials around your home to create and make with? Set up an area with these found items, supplies and tools, and see what what happens! P.S. Playdough is one of our favourite materials. Our tried and true recipe can be found here - https://www.childreach.on.ca/b/childreach-playdough-recipe

It's a new month, and there is so much happening! While registation is still required, the playroom is now open every day for programs, and there are lots of parent learning opportunities including a Thanksgiving favourite - Attitude is Gratitude! Read all about it here--> https://bit.ly/3ioV3wS

Tomorrow is MONDAY! The playroom is open in the morning for parents and children 0 to 6 years old. It’s FREE, but registration is required. Registration opens at 8am and closes at 9am here--> https://childreach.eventbrite.ca NOTE: Spaces are limited. Your family must pass a wellness check, physical distancing should be maintained, and mandatory masking is in effect.

Join us for stories read in English and Spanish! Today we are reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. Our video starts off with Spanish and the English version starts at 2:52. Happy reading!

Due to increasing rainfall, Wild Babies is cancelled for this afternoon. We look forward to seeing you next week for more fall adventures!Due to increasing rainfall, Wild Babies is cancelled for this afternoon. We look forward to seeing you next week for more fall adventures!

We love WEDNESDAYS! Take your pick of WILD CHILD at Westminster Ponds, Childreach Playroom fun, OR Songs & Stories at Doidge Park! All are FREE! Registration opens at 8am and closes at 9am here --> https://childreach.eventbrite.ca NOTE: Spaces are limited. Your family must pass a wellness check, physical distancing should be maintained, and mandatory masking indoors is in effect.

The playroom is open on Saturdays! We would love to see you! Registration opens at 8am and closes at 9am here --> https://childreach.eventbrite.ca NOTE: Spaces are limited. Your family must pass a wellness check, physical distancing should be maintained, and mandatory masking is in effect.

Wild Babies discovered some wood chips and shavings during their sensory walk! What an interesting texture for little hands to explore!

Get up and dance! Here's Paula :)

NEW ON THE BLOG: Debra shows you how easy it is to create awesome finger gym activities for your little ones that you can make at home! Learning hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills has never been more fun. www.childreach.on.ca/blog/56jv3bwje2031giokdbfavvfi542rp

Tomorrow is THURSDAY! Visit us for some Childreach Playroom fun! Registration opens at 8am here --> https://www.childreach.eventbrite.ca NOTE: Spaces are limited. Your family must pass a wellness check, physical distancing should be maintained, and mandatory masking indoors is in effect.

Join us over the next few weeks as we focus on numeracy and early financial literacy skills. Week 1: Counting: Songs, Stories Activities. ... https://www.facebook.com/childreach.centre/videos/1273371083011750/?vh=e&extid=0

REMINDER: Our playroom is open tomorrow morning for parents and children 0 to 6 years old. It's free, but registration is required. Registration opens at 8am here --> https://www.childreach.eventbrite.ca NOTE: Spaces are limited to 15. Your family must pass a wellness check, physical distancing should be maintained, and mandatory masking is in effect.

This week on Art Studio in a Box, our artists were invited to make cityscapes inspired by the work of Jean-Michel Basquiat and listened to the story Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat by Javaka Steptoe. If your young artist has art they’d like to share from this week, please post it in the comments!

Join us for our Stories read in English & Spanish! Today we're reading A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni. Our video starts off with Spanish and the English version starts at 3:16. Happy Reading!

BEDTIME STORY ALERT: This list of awesome Canadian writers and illustrators continue to share readings of their books or drawing lessons for viewers to watch online. https://www.cbc.ca//canadian-children-s-writers-illustrato

NEW ON THE BLOG: Debra shares some creative ways you and your little one can pretend to be on a farm without leaving home. www.childreach.on.ca//creative-moooo-vement-at-home-farm-a

Art at home is here, friends! Join Omayra & Sam in this collection of art videos. If you registered and picked up your October Take Home Art Kit, this is your first week's activity. For other families at home, you are welcome to join in our weekly art posts, Fridays at 11am. We love hearing from you, share your art with us in the comments below! Happy Creating

Our most popular mom & baby program is now ONLINE! The next session starts Tuesday, October 13! Please share with all the new moms you know! For more information or to register, visit https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/122249149497