Primrose Place Family Resource Centre
6811 92a Ave T6B0S3 Edmonton, AB, Canada

Some sad news...

Are you looking to take control of your finances, reduce debt, and learn skills to save money? The Empower U course is aimed to teach these financial skills. The next course offering starts Tuesday, November 24. Registration is still open with spots still available.

November is Financial Literacy Month!

We had fun at to park during our Outdoor Get Together today. What a great way to burn off some extra energy!!

There will not be programs tomorrow, November 11th in observance of Remembrance Day. Programs will be back on Thursday, November 12th.

Fun fall ideas!

We still have space in our Winter Play workshop tomorrow at 7:30PM! Alissa Hammond, who will share some great ideas for play indoors and out during the long winter months. Visit https://www.primroseplace.org/event/winter-play/ for more details and to register!

Our NEW session starts next week! Here are the programs that still have space for November: *Outdoor Get Together (Ottewell)- November 2 at 10:30AM *Hero Time (For Dads & Role Models)-Tuesdays at 9:30AM... *Little Chefs Nov/Dec 2020 Tuesdays at 10:30AM *Let’s Get Moving! Thursdays at 10:30AM *Goodnight Story Time Thursdays at 6:30PM *Rock, Rhyme & Roll at Home Fridays at 9:30 AM(1 spot left!) *Sensory Play Nov/Dec 2020 Fridays at 10:30 AM (1 spot left!) *Outdoor Get Together (Silver Berry)- November 14 at 10:30AM To view more details and to register, visit http://www.primroseplace.org/family-res/programs-workshops/.

Are you a lifeguard parent?

Rock, Rhyme & Roll is back next session! November our theme will be Space, and December we will have some fun winter and holiday themed songs and activities! View more details and register here: https://www.primroseplace.org//rock-rhyme-roll-at-home-no/

A fun and simple Halloween decor idea!

October registration is open NOW on our website! Visit our website here to view details and sign up: http://www.primroseplace.org/family-reso/programs-workshops

October registration opens on Monday, September 21st at 9:00 am! View programs and descriptions here: http://www.primroseplace.org/family-res/programs-workshops/

GOODNIGHT STORY TIME - NOW AT A LATER TIME! Put on your jammies, grab your favourite stuffy and let us help you get ready for bed! We'll learn ways to calm our bodies, read stories, and sing some lullabies. We would love the chance to say goodnight with you!!... View more details and register here: https://www.primroseplace.org//goodnight-story-time-nov-d/

For those of you who missed it, we talked about how we are dealing with COVID, if our kids are in school or at home, what activities they are doing and we even reminisced about how cute they were in their first Halloween costumes!! We would love to see you next time, keep an eye on our website for your chance to register. https://www.primroseplace.org/family-r/programs-workshops/

Learn about different ways to help your child with their sensory development. Each week we will explore a different sense through songs, stories and a fun sensory activity! The final week we will build a DIY sensory bag so your children can keep having sensory fun at home after the program is done!... To view more details and to register visit: https://www.primroseplace.org//sensory-play-nov-dec-2020-/

Have you been waiting to see all your playgroup friends again? Here is your chance!! We are hosting a small get together at Jackie Parker Park where we will go for a walk in the trees and then play in the playground. We will meet at the west end of the park by the bathrooms. Please register here so we know how many friends to expect and please ensure that you do the COVID-19 screening assessment prior to attending: https://www.primroseplace.org/event/outdoor-get-together/

We are super excited to get cooking with you and your Little Chefs! In this program we will make a snack to eat right away, then we will do some baking. Visit https://www.primroseplace.org//little-chefs-nov-dec-2020-/ for more details and to register!

Tomorrow (Tuesday) night is our first Parent Talk Night! Join us in a safe and non-judgmental environment, to talk about the struggles and successes we have been through as parents recently. We still have spots available! Register here: https://www.primroseplace.org//parent-talk-night-septembe/

Thanks to everyone who has already registered for programs and workshops. If you haven't there is still time!! We have added a new workshop all about money management, what it means and how to do it. Go to our website for more information and to register!! https://www.primroseplace.org/family-r/programs-workshops/

We are excited to be Rocking, Rhyming and Rolling with our friends again today at 9:30! Cant wait to see you then!!!

WOW! Another program filled up super quickly, so we have added an additional LET'S GET MOVING to the schedule. It can be tough to find the motivation to get up, get out and get active with your little one(s), so we’re here to help! Join our Let’s Get Moving sessions in November and December to stay active during the cold weather, develop your child’s physical literacy, and enjoy some fun times together.... View more details and register here: https://www.primroseplace.org//lets-get-moving-nov-dec-20/

We've missed our Daddy & Me in-person program so much, but we're excited to offer this new online version for Dads (and any other role models who want to join!). Assemble at HERO TIME and team up with us as we share some tips, have a few laughs, and learn about how to be an effective role model in the lives or our children. View more details and register here: https://www.primroseplace.org//hero-time-for-dads-role-mo/

We are so excited to start up our Zoom Play Dates again next week on Thursday, September 10th at 9:30am. We will be sharing our favourite books, songs, recipes and talking about popular parenting topics! All of our other programs are full, but we do still have spaces left in this program. Dont delay and sign up today here: https://www.primroseplace.org//zoom-playdates-thursdays-a/

Wow! You guys are really all about the Christmas Cheer, and so are we! Our 9:30AM Christmas Cheer Party filled up super fast, so we have added one at 10:30AM too! We'll sing songs, read stories, and play some fun Christmas themed games all on Zoom!... Sign up here: https://www.primroseplace.org//christmas-cheer-party-dece/

Oops! If you tried to register this morning at 9:00AM and thought some programs were full, it was a technical error in our end! All programs still have space (at least a few spots as of right now!). Sorry for any confusion! Visit http://www.primroseplace.org/family-res/programs-workshops/ to register!

We are so excited about our next session! You can view the schedule and register here: http://www.primroseplace.org/family-res/programs-workshops/

We have our first in person program!!! We are starting out simple with a walk and some time in the playground. We will be talking about what you want future in person programs to look like, so if you have some ideas we would love to hear them. Please register for this program on our website here: https://www.primroseplace.org/event/outdoor-get-together/. We look forward to seeing you!

Just a reminder that our bike parade is happening today at 4:30PM! We hope youll join us!

Weve all experienced meltdowns. Love these techniques! Via Raising An Extraordinary Person

This Wednesday, you are invited to join our At-Home Summer Camp participants in a fun bike parade around the neighbourhood! Decorate your bike, wagon, scooter, stroller or just come and walk with us! The parade will begin at 4:30 PM at mosaicHouse East where there is also a food truck event taking place!... You can have fun getting some fresh air and then grab dinner too! Hope to see you there!

Join us for a night where parents come together in a safe and non-judgmental environment, to talk about the struggles and successes we have all been through recently. For more details and to register, visit: http://www.primroseplace.org//parent-talk-night-september/

Who wouldnt love more sleep?! Refresh Sleep Solutions will be joining us on September 29th for a workshop with Tips for Restorative Baby and Toddler Sleep! For more information and to sign up visit: http://www.primroseplace.org//tips-for-restorative-baby-a/

Zoom Play Dates are back! Parents/caregivers will get a chance to talk with peers and children will get to interact with each other in a small group setting online. Each week our Family Support Coordinator will guide participants through discussions and activities such as sharing favourite books or songs, and talking about popular parenting topics such as sleep, potty training, etc. Every week will have a different topic or activity to engage families.... To learn more and to register, visit http://www.primroseplace.org//zoom-playdates-thursdays-at/.

In partnership with the Centre for Family Literacy, we are excited to offer this new program to bring generations together in a safe and fun way via Zoom. Do you get excited to share program stories or songs with the Grandparents or Great Grandparents in your life? What if they could attend the program with you and your family? Intergenerational Rhymes that Bind brings together generations of family to share rhymes, finger plays, songs and simple movement games together. This... program is suitable for families with children ages 0-3 years old. To register for this free program, visit http://www.primroseplace.org/family-res/programs-workshops/. Space is limited, so dont delay!

You asked, and we listened! We are so happy to partner with the Centre for Family Literacy to offer COW Corner, a fun-filled literacy program, on Saturdays! We know working parents often have to miss out on programs with their children, so we hope that this option works for some families that cannot attend during the week. Space is limited! Sign up here today: http://www.primroseplace.org/family-res/programs-workshops/

We are so excited that we could partner with the Centre for Family Literacy to bring Books for Babies back this September! This time its online, but just as much fun and families still get fantastic books to have at home and share with their little ones! To register, visit http://www.primroseplace.org/family-res/programs-workshops/.

Registration for September programs and workshops is now open! Space is limited be some programs are only available for registration until Friday, August 21st, so dont delay! Register here: http://www.primroseplace.org/family-res/programs-workshops/

Set your clocks! Registration for September programs and workshops opens tomorrow at 9:00AM on our website: http://www.primroseplace.org/family-res/programs-workshops/. Here a peek at the schedule for September:

We are excited to announce that registration for September programs and workshops starts on Monday, August 17th at 9:00 AM! Visit http://www.primroseplace.org/family-res/programs-workshops/ to view the schedule and to sign up on Monday!

This weeks community activity for our At-Home Summer Campers is painting rocks for a rock garden! Just a reminder to families enrolled in camp that you can come to mosaicHouse East today until 2pm to paint some rocks!

Here is how you can make a harmonica with popsicle sticks, elastics, card stock and a toothpick:

Some helpful tips:

You have just over one week to sign up for our August At-Home Summer Camp. In partnership with mosaicHouse East, we are excited to offer another month of free, safe and fun at-home activities! Participants will get a kit filled with craft supplies and ideas for 3 weeks of at-home learning and fun. We will meet on Zoom each Monday for songs and stories and a run-down of how to complete the at-home activities. To join us visit: http://www.primroseplace.org/family-res/programs-workshops/.

Some great tips if youre travelling this summer!

This is a super fun idea!

August program registration is open now at http://www.primroseplace.org/family-re/programs-workshops/! Space is limited, so dont delay!

In partnership with mosaicHouse East we are excited to offer this At-Home Summer Camp again in August! This month we have 30 families who are participating in the camp and we cant wait to have families join us for again in August! Registration opens tomorrow at 9:00 AM. Visit http://www.primroseplace.org/family-re/programs-workshops/ for details.

It doesnt happen often at my house, but when it does !

Registration opens on Wednesday at 9:00AM! Visit http://www.primroseplace.org/family-re/programs-workshops/ to view the schedule.

One of our activities for our At-Home Summer Campers this week was to plant some sunflower seeds. One of our families has spotted some little seedlings peeking out! I love the fun and learning that kids get to experience when planting seeds!

We were so excited to see all of the smiling faces this morning in our first day of At-Home Summer Camp with mosaicHouse East! This picture was sent in by one of the 30 families who is taking part in the camp! Our craft this week is a hydrangea bubble art project and they did such a great job! Send us your pictures of how you are participating in At-Home Summer Camp! We would love to see them !... If you would like to try out this fun craft, find the instructions here: https://www.myjoyfilledlife.com/bubble-paint-bouquets/

Adding movement to concepts like letters can help enhance and solidify that learning!

This is one of my favourite lullabies, but with some added sign language!

A simple & fun musical craft! A kazoo!

This is a great movement song for a rainy day when you dont want to go outside, but still want to get moving! This song is called Walking in the Green Grass.

Here is another musical craft tutorial! In case you havent heard enough of the rain lately, you can make this rain stick!