Valley Child
237 3rd Street V9N1E1 Courtenay, BC, Canada

Put screens away and get active instead.

Children learn by watching, so join in the play!

Unstructured play is as important as organized sports and games. #FLW2021 #familyliteracy

Active play is an essential part of children’s development.

Outdoor play in winter is fun and it’s good for children. It provides the opportunity for active play and fresh air. Outdoor winter play is essential for our emotional, physical, and social health. https://montessoriacademy.com.au/outdoor-play-in-winter/

Calling all school-aged artists on #VancouverIsland and the surrounding islands! We are holding a Youth Virtual Art Show for Qalayu House, Campbell River’s ho...me away from home. Children and youth aged 6 - 18 are encouraged to create artwork for each room of our under-construction home away from home! Artwork can be submitted until February 28 and will be displayed in an online gallery on our website. Selected pieces will also be displayed in Qalayu House! Get involved with our communities on the Island and get involved in this fun project! Find all the details for the #YouthVirtualArtShow here: http://bit.ly/youth-virtual-art-show #artshow #vancouverislandkids #qwalayuhouse #community #homeawayfromhomevi

Did you know you can find storytime online? Baby time is on Tuesdays from 10:30 - 10:45 and Storytime is on Mondays and Fridays from 10:30 - 10:45. Join their Storytime Corner Facebook Group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/655179938676675/

Toddlers with parents who spend lots of time listening and chatting with them are more likely to have better language skills.

Looking for a free program for you and your little one? Check out the January calendar on Valley Child. Watch for daily updates as we find out what programs are running. Programs require registration. Check-in directly with the programs you usually attend.

Over the holiday season spend some time with your family by getting outside and taking in the beauty of your surroundings and breathing in the fresh air and instilling an attitude of gratitude. It’s also a great time to collect things, or journal about and discuss the experience together. Unplug and connect with each other.

Living in a digital world, coding for preschoolers is just as important as it is for them to learn to read and learn math. We know that kids learn best when having fun. Play is the best form of education a young child can have. Many of the preschool coding activities mentioned below are activities that children can easily take part in, in their day to day lives whether they are at home or at school. treasure hunt... maze story sequence puzzles building blocks following a lego set games that use math https://teachyourkidscode.com/coding-for-preschoolers/

Ho ho ho! Welcome children young an old to this countdown of Christmas stories with Santa! We have a short story here, and you can head over to our YouTube Channel where you will find another story! https://youtu.be/BVqutbFZ84E