Family First Creative Learning Centre
Unit 204 555 11th ave SW T2R 1P6 Calgary, AB, Canada

This activity is my gift to you. This craft is a simple craft to keep the kids moving and busy.

Halloween is upon us and as we enjoy the spooky festivites that has to offer, it is important to stay safe! Stay with your cohort and remember to protect yourself by washing your hands and keeping your face covered with your spooky mask! Enjoy the candy and happy halloween!!

Artistic autumn leaf crafts with the kids - a great way to practice our fine motors skills. We also gathered around for some enjoyable matching words to their pictures game. This was a wonderful seasonal activity and time spend together at the centre.

How about some funny crafts with Dinosaurs! The kids loved it and so did we!

Be preset in all things and thankful for all things. Hope this long weekend finds you happiness and joy with family and friends. Happy thanksgiving to everyone!

Happy Canada Day!

Happy Mother’s Day to all our beautiful, caring, loving sweet moms! Thank you all for being patient and loving, never being too busy or too tired and for always being there for us. From the luckiest sons and daughters in the world Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mothers out there

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Here are some ideas of how parents can celebrate Easter with their children at home! We hope everyone is staying safe and we look forward to seeing everyone once this is all over! Happy Easter

Happy easter weekend to all friends and families. Hope you all are having a safe and enjoyable weekend Happy easter weekend to all friends and families. Hope you all are having a safe and enjoyable weekend

Hey everyone! While some of us saw this comming, no one thought to what extreme it would go! I know times can be tough but just try to keep busy and smile. Take this time to be with family, friends and close ones. This could also be a great time to be creative together. Painting, drawing, origami, making pillow forts or any other fun thing you come up with. Some websites for ideas: www.dltk-kids.com... www.enchantedlearning.com www.funfamilycrafts.com Along with the fun make sure to keep clean and aware of your surroundings. While the hospitals do their part let's do ours and stay clean and safe while practicing social distances. From all of us here at Family First Take care and hope to see you all soon!

Dear Parents , It became known , that due to Coronavirus Pandemic , the Alberta Government is shutting down all schools , post-secondary institutions and daycares , starting immediately, until further notice. Sources: https://www.cbc.ca//covid-coronavirus-update-hinshaw-alber... https://beta.ctvnews.ca/local/edmonton//3/15/1_4853911.html This letter is to announce that Family First Daycare will be closed starting Monday , March 16. We are deeply saddened and concerned but understand that these are necessary measures to keep communities safe . We will follow all the government updates and let you know when it will be safe to return . Take care and do not hesitate to contact us via email if you have any questions. Sincerely, Family First CLC Management.

Great way to show your children the importance of washing their hands, and how soap will help get rid of germs! We hope everyone is safe and healthy during this difficult time !

Outdoor Play! We are so happy we can finally be out in the fresh air!

We love letting the children explore with their free art creations, it’s truly where their uniqueness and their individual skills truly shine!

NEW Art Class for Kids session starting March 15 - Sundays 1-3pm This fun and intensive art class is for kids aged 8 and up and features a new project each week in either Clay + Glazing, Fused Glass PLUS 2 Pottery Wheel sessions. Book online, space is limited #clayforkids

One of our most beloved activity in before/after school program is BAKING ! Did you know that cooking with your kids boosts their development? Sifting flour, breaking eggs, measuring one cup of water, roll out the doughall of these cooking tasks help kids develop necessary academic, cognitive and motor skills. Benefits of this activity include:...Continue reading

Valentine's Day Video from 525 11 ave SW location

Happy Valentines Day from all your little bundles of love !

Free play! We love it! Parents remember the bigger the mess the more they are learning! Free play plays an essential role in children's over all development, and creating intentional free play experiences future more increases their learning! ... Example of intentional play experience: Reading a book with children about cars, then placing cars on a table. You will allow the child to explore on their own and you will see how your child will mimick things they saw in the book or even make connections too it! Note: While children are involved in free play ask them open ended questions that will help expand their mind and their play experience!

We love our learning how to write our letters! Note to parents: When you print or buy ABC worksheets remember to make sure it includes pictures that they can color! The image gives them a connection to the individual letter, which increases their letter memorization. Coloring also helps develop their fine motor and writing skills!

We love crafts using simple paper and glue. It is a great way to promote fine motor development, hand eye coordination, and it's a great tool to help children learn the necessary techniques for writing!

Our Chinese New Year Celebration video for 525 location is ready ! The Chinese New Year isn't on December 31st or January 1st. It is later in January or in February. The Chinese New Year celebrates the first day of the first month on the Chinese calendar. It is also called the Spring Festival and is the most important of the traditional Chinese holidays. ... The New Year can be a time of reflecting on what we’ve accomplished in the past year, as well as what potential opportunities the New Year can afford. This time of the year also can provide an opportunity for kids to enhance their appreciation of diversity as we explore various cultures and traditions. We love to learn about different cultures, be creative and have fun . Last week children learned about China , enjoyed Chinese fairy tales and fun crafts ! They also enjoyed treats and a dragon dance. We are very happy to present these moments!

Happy Chinese New Year!

Happy Chinese New Year 2020

"In play a child always behaves beyond his average age, above his daily behavior. In play it is as though he were a head taller than himself." -Lev Vygotsky Play, plays a vital role in emerging children's development. Children practice what they know during play. Children test new theories and learn problem solving. They learn new ways to move and use their bodies. They learn new words and phrases. Among all play help children build meaningful relationships with their peers. ... Children need free play in order to succeed and lead a healthy,happy life!

Our infants exploring their books and working on their building skills !