EarlyON Child and Family Centre
356 King St L4R 3M8 Midland, ON, Canada

"Play to Learn with me!" An interactive program for Toddlers and preschoolers (older children welcome!) Join the EarlyON staff from Simcoe North once a month for our fun, interactive, virtual Play to Learn with me! Parents, caregivers, and children will explore different mediums of art, science, and creative expression using common everyday items around the home and in nature. We will be making ice paints and magic milk. To register and see the items that you need to prepare for these activities go to: http://earlyonsimcoenorth.ca//play-learn-earlyon-virtual-/

Join Eran today as she takes you on journey of the story, There Was an Old Lady That Swallowed a Frog. Please click on the survey link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx...

Join the EarlyON team and Kathy from Newpath on the fourth Thursday afternoon of each month for a wellness check in for parents. Parents can check in, discuss, or just visit. To register go to: http://earlyonsimcoenorth.ca//wellness-check-earlyon-virt/

PAPER TOWEL DRIP! Using small paper cups, add water, and one marker each per cup. Let sit overnight so colour is strong. Using a piece of tissue paper, paper towel sheet, or coffee filter, children can use pipettes (droppers) to drop the colour on to the tissue paper to see the colour diffuse and mix together. This is a great visual learning activity that is also calming for the mind. Enjoy!

Exercise is a great activity for your mental health.

FIRST ANNUAL EARLYON SIMCOE NORTH SNOWPERSON ART EXHIBIT!!

Talking Nicely to myself. From Kids Have Stress Too.

Join Alex as she sings some of her favourite Holiday and winter songs. Please let us know how we are doing by filling out this brief survey. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx...

Join the EarlyON staff from Simcoe North once a month for our fun, interactive, virtual Play to Learn with me! Parents, caregivers, and children will explore different mediums of art, science, and creative expression using common everyday items around the home and in nature. Please bring for creating ICE COLLAGES: Take a winter nature walk and collect what catches your eye: -pine cones -cedar... -wood chips -leaves -winter berries -sticks, etc. -a tin/disposable baking pie pan or plastic container with lid. (not too deep.) -A piece of twine or durable string for hanging. -Water To register go to: http://earlyonsimcoenorth.ca/.../virtual-programs-calendar See more

The Center for Indigenous Midwifery is offering free workshops.

UNWRAPPING PRESENTS Guess what you don't need to throw away all the ripped wrapping paper from Christmas! Just put it in a box or a sensory bin. Add empty boxes and put some objects in it. Also add some cards that you can read to them. Let the children continue the pleasure of opening more gifts from their holiday season. They will have fun ripping the papers, throwing it in the air and dumping and refilling the bin. Great for fine motor development. Have fun!

Here is the last video in our World Nursery Rhyme Week celebration, enjoy!! Benefits of Nursery Rhymes include; -Children learn new words -Develop their non-verbal communications skills -Children learn about different beats and rhythms -Creates a close relationship between adult and child... Be sure to check out ALL the special content on our Facebook, and at Worldnurseryrhymeweek.com See more

Children do better when rules and reactions are pretty consistent from one day to the next which is a lot easier when parents and carers aren’t running on empty. Keep things simple - Read how! https://www.triplep-parenting.ca/.../self-care-can-help.../

Join Desiree for today's story brought to you by Scholastics. Listen to all the different colours that bear sees in this story, Bear Sees Color. Please let us know how we are doing by filling out this brief survey: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx

https://dadcentral.ca/life-lessons-from-classic-holiday-mov

Parent Quote of the day.

Looking for some Triple P Parenting support? You can find more information about Triple P, and find a program in your region by going to: https://www.triplep-parenting.ca/ont-en/triple-p/

Here is an old favourite from the folks at World Nursery Rhyme Week. Nursery Rhymes help children to develop literacy skills. Do you have a favourite? We are having fun all week celebrating with activities and special videos; be sure to check out our EarlyON staff and their favourite rhymes!

Join Margie this morning for our fun circletime video with fun rhymes and songs ***So that we can stay informed on how best to serve the community during this time, please take a moment to click on the link and fill-out a brief evaluation. Thank you! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B85TS6Q

Positive Parenting for toddler tantrums.

Join Helene this morning for her fun and instrumental morning circle time, enjoy! ***So that we can stay informed on how best to serve the community during this time, please take a moment to click on the link and fill-out a brief evaluation. Thank you! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B85TS6Q

FALL/SEASONAL LANTERNS: ( AGES 3-8+) Materials glass jars/ baby food jars or other; glue, water, tissue paper, paint brushes Skills- Naturalist, fine motor, sensory, self-esteem, focus & self-control, creativity ... There’s no wrong way to make lanterns but here is an easy method. Steps: Get an empty jar; Mason jars are ideal but you can use any jar that has a screw-top lid. Cut or tear tissue paper into smaller pieces about 1-2 in size. Prepare glue mixture (1:1 ratio) and apply to entire jar with the paint brush. Next, press cut/torn pieces of tissue paper onto the gluey surface and repeat until jar is covered. You can also layer fallen leaves, flower petals and ferns between the layers of tissue. Dry, then seal the lanterns. Waiting a couple of days to dry completely, apply Mod Podge (if you have some) or just another layer of glue mixture. Attach a rope or string handle and go for a Fall Lantern Walk. Enjoy!

Art ON A CANVAS You can use a small white or other color canvas. If you do not have canvas, use a thick cardboard or a small plank of wood. Use all kind of material at your disposal in your house like; wool, beads, playdoh, pipe cleaners, sticks, cotton balls, etc Explore and make something special and let your feeling express on the canvas. Have fun!

Here are some fun and friendly ideas to manage trick or treating in a whole new way. Added bonus: Pumpkin Muffin recipe. So easy and delicious. Enjoy! INGREDIENTS: 4 eggs 2 cups white sugar 1 1/2 cups cooking oil... 1 can pumpkin 3 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt DIRECTIONS: 1.) Preheat oven to 350 f. 2.) Lightly grease muffin tins 3.) Mix first 4 ingredients well. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. 4.) Bake for 20-25 minutes See more

It is World Nursery Rhyme Week! We are celebrating in so many ways- and here is one! A fun nursery rhyme video from the folks at World Nursery Rhyme Week. Nursery Rhymes and children's songs boost vocabulary and language development. Join us all week long on-line or in centre for special activities and give-a-ways.

https://www.unlockfood.ca//Nutri-eSTEP-Eating-Habits-Surve

You can still register for tomorrow's circle time. We can’t wait to see you and your costume! Parents and children will sing, dance, pretend, and listen to stories together during our virtual circle time. Visit our website to register. http://earlyonsimcoenorth.ca//circle-time-earlyon-virtual/

Shake, Rattle & Roll! With Margie and Desiree in this action-packed zoom that is sure to keep toddlers active! This one hour zoom will include a variety of songs and activities through music and movement. We will share age-appropriate strategies and the evidence-based research on physical literacy and whole body development through shared resources and simple explanations. We also may be using simple props that you will be able to find around your house or can easily adapt. To register, please go to: https://earlyonsimcoenorth.ca/pr/virtual-programs-calendar/

Good morning, we hope you enjoy circle time this morning with Alex and some of her favourite songs. ***So that we can stay informed on how best to serve the community during this time, please take a moment to click on the link and fill-out a brief evaluation. Thank you! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B85TS6Q

A child's behavior is not always what it seems.

APPLE PIE PLAYDOUGH Want to add a delicious aroma to your regular playdough? This easy recipe will give your playdough the scent of apple pie. Follow the easy step by step recipe and let the imagination begin! RECIPE ... 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tbsp (tablespoons) vegetable oil cup table salt 2 tbsp cream of tartar (you can find it in the spice aisle at your grocery store) 2 apple flavoured tea bags---steeped (Use the water for mixture) 1 cups of tea flavoured boiled water (Very careful. Supervision a must) Food colouring optional Then, Mix all dry ingredients together Mix all wet ingredients together Carefully add wet mixture to dry mixture (Careful with hot liquids) Ask your child what they think they could use to make apples. Suggest things like; small sticks, leaves, baskets, etc. Use your imagination and follow your child's ideas.

Join us for our last session of Let's Talk Food" this Monday November 2nd! Have some questions you want answered or interested in some more information? Join Program Facilitator Jenna and special guest speaker Robyn Nagel from the North Simcoe Family Health Team for this virtual zoom session. Join us as we explore the topic of Picky Eaters. We look forward to seeing you! For Parents with children 0-3 years of age. To register go to: http://earlyonsimcoenorth.ca//lets-talk-food-earlyon-virt/

Join Margie & Angelia for this Virtual Circle time to share Indigenous language, stories, music and more! Please come to circle with a simple home-made drum or instrument of your choice so we can present & parade together! (Pots & Pans are also fine) To Register: http://earlyonsimcoenorth.ca/pro/virtual-programs-calendar/

If you are the parent/caregiver of a toddler, take this short questionnaire to receive immediate feedback on what is going well and what to work on. Take the Survey Now! Nutri-eSTEP for toddlers (18-35 months)