EarlyON Oxford
21 Market St. N4S 1H6 Woodstock, ON, Canada

Blocks! You can build them high, knock them down, and start all over again! Join Angela this morning as she demonstrates 5 unique ways you can play and learn with blocks with your child. #5waystoplay #blocks #earlyonoxford

Sing along to some Cool Construction songs about all the different vehicles that help construction workers build buildings! What's your little one's favourite construction vehicle? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOGjEyld-xY

Your #dailywordsofencouragement

It's #ThrivingThursday as we continue our week on Cool Construction! Check out what we're sharing today...

Looking for a simple recipe for you and your little one to make together? Try this recipe for English Muffin Pizzas and sing some pizza songs as you make them! To download a PDF copy of these for yourself, visit: https://earlyonoxford.ca/food-recipes

Our Thursday Facebook LIVE Circle Time is changing to 4pm starting tomorrow! We hope you can join us!

With winter on its way, why not put some thought into building an outdoor wonderland this year? This article is about a few Manitoba residences that have built magical snow forts for their families and neighbourhood children to enjoy. Wouldn’t it be fun to have an outdoor snow castle to cozy up in and read or have an outdoor winter picnic? The fun is endless! https://www.cbc.ca//cana/manitoba/snow-fort-tips-1.4473883

Join Sherri this morning and get moving with these poems about the Fall! Which poem or rhyme was your favourite? #welcomefall

Gather up the kids and enjoy the farm from your own home with these videos about cute baby animals! What's your favourite baby farm animal? https://kids.nationalgeographic.com//barnyard-babies-wit/

Get ready for Virtual Physical Literacy! Over the next 40 minutes, join Brittany to follow along in activities that will boost your child's physical skills and learn some tips for a healthy, active lifestyle along the way. Today you will need a towel/blanket/yoga mat (or just a carpeted area large enough to stretch out on), grocery flyers, and a crayon/pencil/marker for the activities. Watch now or save this video for when it's most convenient. More resources are available on our webpage at: https://earlyonoxford.ca/physical-literac

It's time to get grooving with this song all about Scarecrows from The Learning Station! #welcomefall https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geFvOfBQNbE&feature=youtu.be

Did you know we take special requests? Learn how you can submit your child’s special requests to us for songs, activities, and more and we will do our best to bring you that content. Today's special request is Baby Shark!

Your #dailywordsofwisdom for today

TGIF! It's another #FunFriday on our EarlyON Oxford pages as we celebrate Fall! Here's what we're sharing with you today... #FallBegins

Just because Summer has ended doesn't mean the outdoor learning has to! Check out these fun, educational and family friendly ways to get outside, get learning, and enjoy Fall! https://www.seewhatgrows.org/5-outdoor-learning-experience/

It's another #WatchItWednesday! Here's what we have lined up to share with you today as we continue our Farm & Food Week. NEW: Join us on our Facebook page today at 11AM for a Virtual Physical Literacy!

It's Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week! If you want to learn more about child passenger safety or double check that your child has the right car seat, check out the Child Passenger Safety Association of Canada's website here: https://www.cpsac.org #CPSWeekCanada #TheRightSeat

Hey parents and caregivers! Looking for healthy food info, resources, and recipes? Check out Southwestern Public Health’s webpage about starting solid foods for your infant, all the way up to healthy eating and nutrition for the whole family. https://www.swpublichealth.ca//eating-well-resources-paren

Why shouldn't you tell secrets while on a farm? Find out in today's Laugh Out Loud with Sherri!

Looking for a fun Fall craft? Gather up some pinecones and paint with your little one and tune in to learn how to make your own Pinecone Wind Chimes with Angela this morning!

A thoughtful #quoteoftheday

Some #dailywordsofwisdom to kickstart this Tuesday morning!

It's #ThrivingThursday on our EarlyON Oxford pages! Here's what we have lined up for you today as we continue our week celebrating Fall!

What are some of your mask-wearing tips that have worked for your family Share them with us! "While wearing masks is something new for all of us, toddlers and preschoolers respond well to the safety and security of daily routines." says ZERO TO THREE. Check out their article below for ideas on how to incorporate mask-wearing into your family's routines. https://www.zerotothree.org//3593-mask-up-talking-to-young

It's another #TuneInTuesday / #TuesdayTips on our EarlyON Oxford pages! Here's what we've got lined up for you today...

Welcome to Sensational Sensory Shenanigans Session Two! Do you like sensory/messy play? Does your child enjoy hands-on sensory/messy play? Is this type of play something you are hesitant to offer at home? Join Sherri for our second session of Sensational Sensory Shenanigans below where she will provide some tips on how to control your messy play environment and explain why Sensory Play is so important. Then, join her for a fun vinegar and baking soda experience you can try at home with your little ones! To download Sherri's tips for controlling your environment, to read why sensory play is important, or to watch last week's session, visit our webpage at: https://earlyonoxford.ca/sensory-shenanigans

Did you know that 63% of the food Canadians throw away could be eaten? Check out Love Food Hate Waste Canada / J’aime manger, pas gaspiller Canada for recipes and tips that can help your family reduce food waste. https://lovefoodhatewaste.ca

What are some of your favourite things to do in the Fall? Try out the puzzle we've created below featuring a fun fall activity we know our friends might enjoy doing this time of year... Any guesses? https://im-a-puzzle.com/fall_begins_puzzle_8YITPRTy.puzzle

Join Angela this morning to learn how to make different kinds of bird feeders with household materials, peanut butter, and bird seed!

Your #quoteoftheday

Join us virtually for our 4 week Physical Literacy program! This series will be pre-recorded and will air on Facebook Wednesdays at 11AM so you can watch when it's most convenient for you and your child. Get a "jump" on developing your child's physical skills such as throwing, stretching and balancing, all while recieving tips on topics such as typical motor development, the benefits of an active lifestyle, and nutrition ideas.

Good Morning EarlyON Oxford Friends! Here's what we're sharing with you today on our pages as we continue our week celebrating Fall! REMINDER: Week 2 of Sensational Sensory Shenanigans will be airing on our Facebook page today at 1pm. Be sure to tune in to learn more about sensory experiences you can offer your child. #watchitwednesday #weblinkswednesday

Looking to support local? This map shows all of the locations of local farms, food, and fare available to us in Oxford County. Remember to check individual sites for their safety procedures, hours, and services before heading out the door! Oxford Fresh View the map here: https://www.tourismoxford.ca//OXFA2643_OxfordFresh_2019Map

SPACES ARE STILL AVAILABLE IN THIS PROGRAM Looking for a way to get you and your child moving? Try our Virtual Physical Literacy Program starting next week! Dates and details are below. You can begin your registration process here: https://earlyonoxford.ca/physical-literac

Join Brittany this morning for a LIVE Circle Time!

Happy First Day of Fall!

What did one autumn leaf say to the other? Find out in today's Laugh Out Loud with Sherri!

Welcome Fall! Here's what we have planned to share with you today on our EarlyON Oxford pages...

Do you love apples? We certainly do! Apples are nutritious, delicious, and a part of so many fun fall activities. Enjoy these apple facts and recipes from Foodland Ontario! Everything you need to know about apples: https://www.ontario.ca/foodland/page/apples Fun apple facts and mini apple muffins recipe: https://www.ontario.ca/foodland/page/apples

This week we're talking about Baby Milestones on Baby Power! Join Angela for some fun baby songs, rhymes, and a chat about infant milestones, resources, and tips for creating experiences for their development. If you know a new parent, please consider sharing this video resource with them!

Who knew you could have so much fun with apples? Join Angela this morning for some fun apple activities for toddlers to preschoolers. Perhaps don't try ALL of these activities at home though... If you liked today's fall-inspired activities, consider sharing them with a friend, family member, or co-worker! #anappleaday #welcomefall

Celebrate the start of Fall with this fun song about apples! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKmFHRrkFuQ&feature=youtu.be

Your #proverboftheday to start off the week!

It's #AppleADayMonday on our EarlyON Oxford Pages! Here are the apple activities and info we have lined up for you today...

Tomorrow we begin welcoming Fall on our EarlyON Oxford Pages! Check out our daily videos, activities, and articles we'll be sharing to help celebrate the change of season! #fallbegins

"Some Kids Find Everyday Stimuli Excruciating, And Scientists Are Finally Figuring Out Why" says this article from the University of California San Francisco. This article discusses the experiences of parents and caregivers caring for children with Sensory Processing Disorder and some of the science behind it. https://www.ucsf.edu//unbearable-sensation-being-living-se

Have you ever played Mad Libs? Get ready! Let's learn about nouns and adjectives and create some silly songs with Brittany this morning. #madlibs #earlyonoxford

Do you think Sherri can make corn HOP? What do you SEE the kernels doing? Does it have a SMELL? Find out by watching Sherri's sensory experiment below... Full set of instructions and the science behind this experiment are available in the comments! #sheddinglightonsensory #hoppingcorn

An inspiring #quoteoftheday to start this morning!

Happy Saturday EarlyON Oxford Friends! Here's what we're sharing with you today for #SchoolAgeSaturday...

Next week we're welcoming Fall on our EarlyON Oxford pages! Take a look at the daily videos, activities, and articles we're sharing next week to celebrate the changing season #fallbegins

Some children love getting their hands in dirt or playing in the rain, others not so much! This article from ZERO TO THREE discusses understanding your childs sensory threshold and ways to help them explore their world. https://www.zerotothree.org//2726-your-child-s-sensory-thr

Make your own edible paint at home! This fun sensory experience for infants and toddlers uses cereal as a base, giving you and your little ones all the fun of paint without the worry. Time to get messy! #sheddinglightonsensory #ediblepaint