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Learning Pages

Winter 2014

Healthy Beginnings Early Learning

Licensed Child Care Programs for Families

The Lambton Children’s Planning Network

www.ourbeststart.ca

Ontario Early Years Centre Sarnia & Area

Infant & Toddler Con’t…...

Active Babies ® Get ready for a fun, interactive experience with your baby. We will crawl through tunnels, climb foam hills and more. We will end with a bouncy circle full of fun songs and games! Suitable for crawling babies or babies 6 to 15 months old. No childcare available.

Little Friends Drop-In Wednesday mornings, 10-11:30 am January 15th - February 5th *Registrations may begin December 11th

Make The Connection (0-12 mths) © ® This is a program that provides opportunities to strengthen the connection between parent and infant, through a variety of activities. An important component involves video-taping of participants, and viewing clips of these videos as a group. We ask for a commitment to attend all sessions. Co-facilitated by St. Clair Child and Youth Services and the OEYC.

Sarnia-Lambton Main Site Thursday mornings, 10-11:30 am January 16th - March 6th *Registrations may begin December 12th

Fun With Toddlers ® This program is designed for the growing attention span of toddlers 15-30 months old. The session ends with a short circle full of active songs and games. No childcare available

Coronation Park Drop-In Monday mornings, 10-11:30 am January 20th - February 10th *Registrations may begin December 16th

Sarnia-Lambton OEYC Main Site: Lambton College -North Building

1457 London Road Sarnia, ON N7S 6K4

p. 519-542-6100 f. 519-541-2425

Drop-In Hours

Mon. 9 am - 3 pm Tues. 1 - 3:30 pm

5 - 7:30 pm Wed. 9 am - 12 pm

& 1 - 3 pm Thurs. 9 am - 3 pm Fri. 9 am - 12 pm Sat 9 am - 1 pm

(Closed the Saturday of statutory holidays)

Coronation Park Drop-In

OEYC Satellite: Best Start Hub

1014 Oak Avenue Sarnia, ON N7S 3T7

p. 519-344-9601 ext. 3113

or 519-542-6100

Drop-In Hours Mon. 9 am - 12 pm

(Registered programs only)

Tues. 9 am - 12 pm Wed. 9 am - 12 pm Thurs. 5 - 7:30 pm

Friday 9 am - 12 pm

Little Friends OEYC Satellite: Best Start Hub

295 Essex Street. Sarnia, ON N7T 4S3

p. 519-339-0945 or 519-542-6100 Drop-In Hours

Monday 9:30 am - 12 pm

Wednesday 9:30 am - 12 pm

(Registered programs only)

Thursday 9:30 am - 12 pm

PG. 1

Infant & Toddler Programs

Infant Massage © ® A Certified Infant Massage instructor will lead parents through the techniques and benefits of infant massage. This program is for infants 2-12 months only.

Sarnia-Lambton Main Site Monday afternoons, 2-3 pm January 13th - February 3rd *Registrations may begin December 9th

Friday mornings, 10-11 am February 7th - 28th *Registrations may begin January 17th

Wednesday afternoons, 2-3 pm February 26th - March 19th *Registrations may begin February 5th

St. Clair Child & Youth Services Family Drop-In Centre Friday mornings, 9:30-11 am January 10th - 31st *Register by calling 519-337-7811

Fun With Baby © ® Interactive songs, stories and rhymes for parents/caregivers with infants.

Sarnia-Lambton Main Site (* infants 0-12 mths) Thursday afternoons, 2-3 pm January 16th - February 20th *Registrations may begin December 12th

Wednesday mornings, 10-11 am February 5th - March 12th *Registrations may begin January 15th

Thursday afternoons, 2-3 pm March 20th - April 24th *Registrations may begin February 27th

St. Clair Child & Youth Services Family Drop-In Centre (* infants 0-18mths) Friday mornings, 10-11 am February 28th - March 28th *Register by calling 519-337-7811

To register for Lambton College, Little Friends and

Coronation Park programs, please call 519-542-6100

LEGEND © Childcare Provided

® Registration is Required

http://www.ourbeststart.ca

Preschool Programs Con’t…

Exploring Everyday Science © ® An interactive program for children 3.5 - 6 years of age introducing them to the world of science. (Families do not have to have taken part 1 to take part 2)

Sarnia-Lambton Main Site Part 1 Tuesday evenings, 6-7:30 pm February 11th - March 4th *Registrations may begin January 21st (Topics: Life in the Garden, Getting from Here to There, The Wonders of Water, Dinosaur Days)

Family Math Program © ® An interactive math program for parents and children in JK, SK and Grade 1. The evening starts with a family dinner, followed by math activities.

Sarnia-Lambton Main Site Tuesday evenings, 5:30-7:30 pm March 18th - April 22nd *Registrations may begin February 25th

Book Club © ® Dig deeper into books – join the Early Years Book Club! Participate in discussions and activities based on a different book each week. Each child will receive a copy to take home. For children ages 4-6 only. Please only sign up if you can commit to all four weeks. Sarnia-Lambton Main Site Tuesday evenings, 6-7:30 pm January 14th - February 4th *Registrations may begin December 10th

PG. 2


Preschool Programs

Family Literacy Events ® Join our Early Literacy Specialist, for interactive activities that promote early literacy and numeracy development. Topics TBA. Whole family is welcome to participate. No childcare available.

Sarnia-Lambton Main Site Friday morning, 10-11:30 am January 31st *Registrations may begin January 10th

Friday morning, 10-11:30 am March 7 *Registrations may begin February 14th

Family Literacy Activities No registration required.

St. Clair Child & Youth Services Family Drop-In Centre Monday morning, 9:15-11:15 am January 13th

Wednesday mornings, 9:15-11:15 am February 12th, March 5th

Kids In The Grove Tuesday mornings 9:30-11:30 am January 7th, February 11th, March 4th

Coronation Park Drop-In Thursday evening, 5:30-7:30 pm February 13th

Little Friends Drop-In Thursday mornings, 10 am-12 pm January 23rd, February 20th, March 20th

Active Play ® (formerly called Active Preschoolers and Parents) A four week physical play group for children ages 2-6 only, and their parents. Together you can engage in balancing activities, climbing, jumping and parachute games. Come dressed in comfortable clothing and running shoes. No childcare available.

Little Friends Drop-In Wednesday mornings, 10-11:30 am March 19th - April 9th *Registrations may begin February 26th

Sarnia-Lambton OUTREACH

PROGRAMS

la ribambelle French Preschool OEYC Outreach:

Best Start Hub ecole les rapides

1103 Michigan Ave. Sarnia, ON N7S 2B5

p. 519-542-2129 f. 519-542-7131

Drop-In Hours

Call for hours Saturday: One special

event per month call for details

Kids in the Grove OEYC Outreach:

Christ Lutheran Church 6482 Telfer Road

Bright’s Grove, ON N7T 7H4

p. 519-542-6100

Drop-In Hours Tues. 9:30 - 11:30 am

Aamjiwnaang First Nations

Outreach: Aamjiwnaang Health

Centre 1300 Tashmoo Dr.

Sarnia, ON N7T 8E5

St. Clair Child & Youth Services Family Drop-In

Centre OEYC Satellite: Kiwanis Building

180 College Ave. N. Sarnia, ON N7T 7X2

p. 519-337-7811 f. 519-337-0914 Drop-In Hours Monday - Friday

9 - 11:15 am Monday & Thursday

1 - 3:15 pm Tuesday 1 - 3:15 pm (Registered Program

call for details)

SoundStart Drop-In (Preschool Speech &

Language)

Child Check Clinics

Parent Drop-In Program Calendars are available on

pages 5, 6, 7




PG. 3

Parenting Programs

How To Talk So Kids Will Listen © ® (ages 4 and up) This program deals with issues and parenting skills necessary to equip parents of school-aged children. An interactive video presentation and informal discussions with Public Health Nurses covers topics such as communication, discipline, building self-esteem, cooperation.

Sarnia-Lambton Main Site Thursday evenings, 6-8 pm January 9th - February 6th *To register call 519-383-8331 Ext. 3568

Parenting Matters (all ages) © ® Parenting can be rewarding yet at times difficult and stressful. Join these very informal discussions with Public Health Nurses and other parents to share ideas about what’s important to you: being a good parent!

St. Clair Child & Youth Services Family Drop-In Centre Friday mornings, 9:30-11 am February 7th - 21st * To register call 519-337-7811

COPEing with Toddler Behaviour © ® This course uses an active learning approach. With the guidance from group leaders, parents work together on solutions to parenting challenges. Using videotaped models, discussions, and skill-building exercises, parents have an opportunity to discuss managing toddlers in a positive way. As each session builds on the previous sessions, we require a commitment to attend all sessions.

St. Clair Child & Youth Services Family Drop-In Centre Monday afternoons, 1-3 pm January 13th - March 3rd (no class February 17th) *To register call 519-337-7811

No Wrong Door Sarnia-Lambton

Have you ever contacted an agency with a question or problem concerning your child, only to be told that they don’t have the answer? Instead they give you a phone number to call someone else?

Community partners in Sarnia-Lambton have joined together to help families find the services they need, in an efficient and informative manner. Parents looking for services for their children will always be at the right place. Community partners include:

St. Clair Child and Youth Services Pathways Health Centre for Children

Ontario Early Years County of Lambton Child Care Centres

Family Counselling Centre Lambton Public Health Children’s Aid Society

Through a Ministry of Child and Youth Services Innovation Fund Grant, the No Wrong Door Sarnia-Lambton System was developed. Resources and training have taken place to familiarize front line staff with the system. On July 2, 2013 the process was launched across Sarnia-Lambton. The process allows program staff to gather initial information from the family, help them to complete a Family Information Form, and with consent, fax the form directly to the intake person at a specific agency. Once the form is received, the agency will contact the family directly to set up a plan for screening or assessment. This streamlined process should eliminate confusion for families and create a user friendly system for referrals.

For further information please call the Best Start line at 519-542-9842

SoundStart Drop-In ( Preschool Speech & Language)

Child Check Clinics

Parent Drop-In Program

Calendars are available on pages 5, 6, 7

PG. 5

Program delivery takes place at either a Best Start Hub or Ontario

Early Years Centre (OEYC).

“Is your child having difficulty

communicating?”

A SoundStart Speech-Language

Pathologist from Pathways Health

Centre for Children is available at

OEYC Drop-Ins to talk with you about

your child’s communication skills.

Drop-Ins are available for families

who want to meet with a

Speech-Language Pathologist

without arranging an appointment.

Drop-Ins are first come, first served.

You can also book an assessment

appointment by contacting

SoundStart through Pathways Health

Centre for Children at 519-542-2074

or 1-8-SPEECH-025. New referrals

are accepted for children born in

2009 or later.

Note:

* Lambton College OEYC Drop-Ins

Ask the parking attendant for

an Ontario Early Years Centre

Parking Pass

Services are funded by the

Government of Ontario and are

provided at no charge to families.

Alvinston

Wednesday : 10:30 - 11:30 am

January 8th, February 12th

& March 19th

Coronation Park

Tuesday : 10:30 -11:30 am


& March 18th

Coronation Park

Thursday : 5:30 - 7:30 pm

January 23rd, February 27th

& March 27th

Corunna

Monday : 10 - 11 am

February 3rd

Forest

Wednesday : 10:30 - 11:30 am

January 8th & March 5th

Grand Bend

Friday : 10 - 11:30 am


Lambton College

Friday : 10 - 11:30 am


& March 28th

Little Friends

Monday: 10 - 11 am


& March 17th

Petrolia

Tuesday : 10:30 - 11:30 am


& March 25th

Port Lambton

Monday : 10 - 11 am

January 6th & March 3rd

SCC&Y Family Drop-In

Tuesday : 9:30 - 11 am

January 21st, February 4th

& March 4th

Watford

Wednesday : 10 - 11:30 am

February 26th

PG. 4

Ontario Early Years Centre St. Clair Township


Infant Massage © ® A Certified Infant Massage instructor will lead parents through the techniques and benefits of infant massage. This program is for infants 2-12 months only.

Corunna Drop-In Wednesday afternoons, 1:30-3 pm January 8th - 29th

Make The Connection (0-12 mths) © ® This is a program that provides opportunities to strengthen the connection between parent and infant, through a variety of activities. An important component involves video-taping of participants, and viewing clips of these videos as a group. We ask for a commit-ment to attend all sessions. Co-facilitated by St. Clair Child and Youth Services and the OEYC.

Corunna Drop-In Wednesday afternoons, 1:30-3 pm February 5th - March 26th (not March 12th)

Preschool Programs

Family Literacy Activities No registration required.

Corunna Drop-In Friday mornings, 9:30-11:30 am January 10th, February 7th, March 21st

Sombra Township Drop-In Thursday mornings, 9:30-11:30 am January 9th, February 6th, March 6th

Brigden Drop-In Friday mornings, 9:30-11:30 am January 17th, March 28th

Native Circle A Cultural Enrichment Instructor from Aamjiwnaang First Nations will be coming to share songs and games for our circle time this morning.

Corunna Drop-In Monday, January 27th 11-11:30 am

Parenting Programs Con’t …

Visit with Registered Dietitian A Registered Dietitian from West Lambton Community Health will be available to answer any questions you have about introducing solids, picky eaters, vitamins etc.

Brigden Drop-In Friday, February 14th, 9:30-11 am

Connecting With Your Baby © ® Learn about the importance of creating a strong attachment with your baby and ways to promote this through informal discussion. Our Public Health Nurse will partner with our Children’s Mental Health Professional from St. Clair Child and Youth Services.

Brigden Drop-In Friday, January 10th 9:30-11 am

Siblings Without Rivalry © ® (all ages) Join a Public Health Nurse to discuss ways to help siblings build their healthy relationships, deal with conflict between them, and handle hostile feelings toward one another.

Brigden Drop-In Friday, January 24th 9:30-11 am

Preschool Nutrition and Balanced Lunches A registered dietitian will be visiting to talk about preschool nutrition and lunch ideas. She will bring supplies to make a healthy snack!

Corunna Drop-In Monday, January 13th 9:30-11 am

Sombra Township Drop-In Thursday, January 16th 9:30-11 am

Parenting Challenges – ® Positive Discipline Join this informal session, facilitated by a Public Health Nurse, to talk about parenting challenges you are experiencing and learn more about positive parenting.

Corunna Drop-In (No childcare available) Monday, March 24th 9:30-11 am

Sombra Township Drop-In (Limited childcare available) Tuesday, February 25th 9:30-11 am

Sombra Township Drop-In Centre OEYC Satellite: Best Start Hub

Riverview Central School

3926 St. Clair Parkway Port Lambton, ON

N0P 2B0 p. 519-892-3151

Drop-In Hours Monday 9 - 11:30 am Tuesday 9 - 11:30 am Thursday 9 - 11:30 am *5:30 - 8 pm

(*Registered Programs Only)

Corunna Drop-In OEYC Satellite:

Best Start Hub St.Joseph School

535 Birchbank Drive Corunna, ON N0N 1G0

p. 519-862-5071 ext.224

or 519-542-6100

Drop-In Hours Monday 9 - 11:30 am

Wed. 9 - 11:30 am & 1 - 3:30 pm

Thurs. 5:30 - 7:30 pm (Registered Programs Only)

Friday 9 - 11:30 am

Brigden Drop-In OEYC Outreach:

Brigden United Church 2420 Jane St.

Brigden, ON N0N 1B0

p. 519-892-3151

Drop-In Hours Friday 9 - 11:30 am

To register for Sombra,

Corunna & Brigden

Programs call

519-892-3151

PG. 6

Child Check Clinics

A Children's Mental Health

professional from St. Clair Child &

Youth Services is on site to

address issues regarding

attachment, relationships,

behaviour, child development and

postpartum adjustment concerns. They

will also weigh your children and

provide physical and social-emotional

developmental screenings.

Life with a new baby is

not always what you

expect...

St. Clair Child & Youth Services

Postpartum Adjustment Services

519-337-3701

www.stclairchild.ca

*NOTE*

Program delivery takes place at either a Best Start Hub or Ontario Early Years Centre (OEYC) unless

noted otherwise below.

Alvinston Wednesday: 10 - 11:30 am

February 12th

Arkona Tuesday : 10 - 11:30 am


Brigden 3rd Friday of each month

(10 - 11:30 am)

Bright’s Grove 1st Tuesday of each month

(10 - 11:30 am)

Camlachie Monday: 10 - 11:30 am

January 6th, February 3rd & March 3rd

Coronation Park 2nd Tuesday of each month

(10 - 11:30 am)

Corunna Monday: 10 - 11:30 am


Grand Bend Friday : 10 - 11:30 am

February 7th

Petrolia Thursday: 10 - 11:30 am January 2nd, February 6th

& March 6th

Port Lambton Last Monday of each month

(10 - 11:30 am)

SCC&Y Family Drop-In 3rd Tuesday of each month

(10 - 11:30 am)

Watford Wednesday: 10 - 11:30 am January 22nd, February 26th

& March 26th

Wyoming Thursday: 10 - 11:30 am

January 23rd, February 27th & March 27th

SCC&Y

Family Drop-In Centre

(St. Clair Child & Youth)

*Please Note we are closed the

following days:

Wednesday, January 1st

(New Year’s Day)

Monday, February 17th

(Family Day)

Friday, April 18th

(Good Friday)

Monday, April 21st

(Easter Monday)

Parent

Drop-In Program A Public Health Nurse is on site to discuss your child’s growth

and development, and address any concerns you may have. To speak to a Public Health

Nurse outside of these Drop-In times, call:

519-383-8331 ext. 3817

Notes:

* Lambton College OEYC Drop-ins

Ask the parking attendant for an

Ontario Early Years Centre

Parking Pass

PG. 7

Program delivery takes place at either a Best Start Hub or Ontario Early Years

Centre (OEYC).

Alvinston Tuesday: 9:30 - 11:30

am January 7th, February 4th

&March 4th

Brigden 2nd & 4th Friday of each month

(9:30-11:30 am)

Coronation Park 3rd Tuesday of each month

(9:30 -11 am)

Corunna Every Wednesday

(10 -11:30 am)

Forest Every Thursday (10 - 11:30 am)

Lambton College Every Monday

(9:30 -11:30 am)

Little Friends 4th Thursday of each month

(9:30 -11:30 am)

Petrolia 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th

Thursday of each month (9:30 - 11:30 am)

Port Lambton 2nd & 4th Tuesday

of each month (9 -11 am)

SCC&Y Family Drop-In

2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month (9:30 - 11 am)

Arkona Tuesday: 10 - 11 am

January 14th, February 11th & March 11th

Thedford

Tuesday: 10 - 11 am January 7th, February 4th

& March 4th

Grand Bend

Friday: 10 - 11 am January 17th, February 21st

& March 21st

Watford

Wednesday: 10 - 11:30 am

January 8th, February 12th & March 5th

Camlachie

Monday: 10 - 11:30 am January 20th, February 10th

& March 24th

Wyoming

Thursday: 10 - 11:30 am January 9th, February 13th

& March 20th

Lambton Public Health 160 Exmouth Street

Point Edward, ON N7T 7Z6 Telephone: 519 383-8331 Toll free: 1-800-667-1839 Fax: 519 383-6078 Www.lambtonhealth.on.ca

Outreach Program Parents and neighbours

meet with the Senior Prevention Worker

while the children attend a Pre-school Program with

the Children’s Program

Worker.

Family Drop-In Centre A unique satellite of the

Ontario Early Years Program staffed by a

Senior Prevention Worker and Children's Program

Workers. Located in the Lochiel Kiwanis

Community Centre on the East side of College and

Lochiel Streets. .

Infant Development Specialist

On site monthly for Well Baby Clinic

St. Clair Child & Youth Services Family Drop-In Centre OEYC Satellite: Kiwanis Building

180 College Ave. N. Sarnia, ON N7T 7X2

p. 519-337-7811 f. 519-337-0914 Drop-In Hours Monday - Friday 9 am - 11:15 am

Monday & Thursday 1 pm - 3:15 pm

Tuesday 1 pm - 3:15 pm (Registered Program

call for details)

RIDES TO PROGRAM Monday mornings

and Thursday afternoons.

Please call

519-337-7811

before 8:45 am or 12:30 pm

if you need a ride. (Rides available only within

the City of Sarnia)

Community Services Division of

St. Clair Child & Youth Services Your Child’s

enhanced 18-month well-baby visit

When you go for your visit you and your health care provider

will discuss your child’s development and you can ask

any questions you may have. You will complete a checklist, which

provides a snapshot of your child’s development and a

starting point for your discussion.

The visit allows early identification of any concerns and a referral to specialized

community services, if necessary, for your

child.

If you do not have a health provider, you can meet with a public health nurse by calling

519 383-8331 For more information go to

www.children.gov.on.ca

Best Start Website www.ourbeststart.ca

The Best Start website offers both parents and professionals information on community

resources, programs and contact information on programs and services for families with young children. The calendar tab, lets you

view hours of operation and programs offered at the Best Start Hubs and Ontario

Early Years Centres.

PG. 8

Garden Fresh Box ® Do you like to: Save Money? Eat Nutritious Food?

Avoid Shopping? Then the Garden Fresh Box is just what you need!

Making healthy eating easy and affordable! Sample of the Family Size Box ($15.00)

10lbs. of potatoes, 5lb bag of carrots, 5lb bag of cooking onions, 6 bananas, 3lbs of apples, 6 oranges,

1 cauliflower, 1 head of lettuce, 1 English cucumber, 1 broccoli, 2 green peppers. (Items may vary month to

month and season to season)

To order your Garden Fresh Box please call the SCC&Y Family Drop-In Centre at

519-337-7811

Ontario Early Years Centre Forest & Area


Infant Massage © ® A Certified Infant Massage instructor will lead parents through the techniques and benefits of infant massage. Best suited for infants 2-12 months.

Best Start Hub Forest Thursdays, January 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th 10 am Thursdays, March 20th, 27th, April 3rd & 10th 10 am

Camlachie Outreach Mondays, March 17th, 24th & 31st 10 am

Baby Sign © ® Parents will learn the strategies they need to teach their children to use signs to communicate. Babies are able to show through sign what they see, what they need and what they are feeling.

Best Start Hub Forest Thursday, February 20th 10 am

Baby’s First Foods ® © Meet the dietitian, watch and learn how easy, cost effective and nutritious it is to make your own baby food. (Brought to you in partnership with NLCHC)

Best Start Hub Forest Thursday, February 6th 10 am

Camlachie Outreach Monday, January 13th 10 am

Twinkling Tunes for Toddlers ® ©

Join us for this wonderful music program for toddlers. We will learn new songs, listening dynamics, rhythm patterns and so much more.

Best Start Hub Forest Monday, January 13th 10 am Tuesday, February 11th 10 am Wednesday, March 26th 10 am

Thedford Outreach Tuesday, January 21st 10 am

Arkona Outreach Tuesday, January 28th 10 am

Infant Literacy Make & Take ® Learn more about reading with your baby, emergent literacy and make an activity to take home and enjoy with your baby.

Best Start Hub Forest Thursday, February 13th 9:30 am

Forest OEYC Main Site:

Best Start Hub Kinnwood

Central School 63 MacDonald St.

(Morris St. Entrance)

p. 519-786-6161 ext. 230

p. 1-888-561-2080 f. 519-786-5399

Forest Drop-In Hours

Mon. 8:30 - 11:30 am Tues. 8:30 - 11:30 am

1:00 - 4:00 pm Wed. 8:30 - 11:30 am

1:00 - 4:00 pm Thurs. 8:30 -11:30 am

1:00 - 4:00 pm Fri.. 8:30 - 11:30 am Sat. 9:30 - 12:00 pm (Closed the Saturday of statutory holidays)

OUTREACH PROGRAMS

Camlachie Mondays at the

Camlachie United Church

6784 Camlachie Rd. 9:30 - 11:30 am

Thedford 1st & 3rd Tuesday

Lambton County Library

Legacy Centre 16 Allen St Thedford

9:30 - 11:30 am

Arkona 2nd, 4th & 5thTuesdays

Arkona Recreation Centre

16 Smith St. 9:30 - 11:30 am

Grand Bend Fridays at the

Grand Bend Public School

Gill Road 9:30 - 11:30 am

Infant & Toddler Con’t...

How a Toddler Explores © ® It can be hard to keep up with an active toddler. Children are fascinated about how things work, what they look like from the inside and how they are made. This program promotes a morning of exploring and discovering, followed by songs and finger plays. Please register at the OEYC 519-786-6161 ext.230.

Best Start Hub Forest Monday, January 20th 10 am Friday, February 28th 10 am Monday, March 17th 10 am

Sing and Stretch for Babies © ® Tummy time is important for your baby’s development. We will do some singing and bouncing to help you have a positive tummy time experience. Then learn some simple movements to help calm your baby for sleep!

Best Start Hub Forest Monday, March 24th 10 am

Bubbles and Babies © ® Bring your baby for a fun day of blowing bubbles and singing! Why bubbles? They are fun, and are great for your baby’s language development. Come find out why! Great for infants 6 to 12 months old.

Best Start Hub Forest Monday, February 10th 10 am

Active Babies ® © This program promotes interactive floor based play with your baby. The program ends with active songs and finger plays. Please register at the OEYC 519-786-6161 ext. 230.

Best Start Hub Forest Tuesday, January 14th 10 am Wednesday, January 29th 1pm **NEW TIME Thursday, February 27th 10 am Thursday, March 6th 10 am Tuesday, March 25th 1 pm **NEW TIME

Simple Science for 2’s & 3’s Can toddlers do science activities? You bet! Bring your child for a fun, messy time of exploring.

Best Start Hub Forest Wednesday, January 15th 10 am ~Puffy paint sensory

Friday, February 21st 10 am ~ Let’s make moon sand.

Wednesday, March 19th 10 am ~ Canvas art through science.

PG. 9

SoundStart Drop-In (Preschool Speech & Language), Child Check Clinics & Parent Drop-In Program

Calendars are available on pages 5, 6, 7

http://www.ourbeststart.ca

PG. 10


Dad’s Connection © ® Calling all Dads, Grandpas and Uncles...come on out to the Ontario Early Years Centre with your child enjoy a snack, and a fun-filled morning of playing. 9:30 am - 12 pm

Best Start Hub Forest Saturday, January 25th ~ Make & Take Bingo Book

Saturday, February 22nd ~ Baking with Dad

Saturday, March 29th ~ Bubble Painting

**NEW** Cooking Can Be Fun (3-6yrs) ® Calling all children who like to cook after school. This program will introduce and teach children how to make nutritional snacks through hands on experience.

Best Start Hub Forest Wednesday, January 22nd 3 pm ~Fabulous French Toast

Tuesday, February 18th 3 pm ~ Grilled Veggie Pita

Thursday, March 13th 3 pm ~ Fruit Salad

Simple Science For 4-6 yr olds Parents and children will perform hands on science experiments.

Best Start Hub Forest Friday, January 24th 10 am

~ Mix and explore.

Friday, February 7th 10 am

~ Ice and jello mix. What will happen?

Friday, March 7th 10 am ~Mystery seed planting.


Infant & Toddler Con’t…

Make The Connection (0-12 mths) © ® This is a program that provides opportunities to strengthen the connection between parent and infant, through a variety of activities. An important component involves video-taping of participants, and viewing clips of these videos as a group. We ask for a commitment to attend all sessions. Co-facilitated by St. Clair Child & Youth Services and the OEYC.

Best Start Hub Forest Tuesdays, February 18th, 25th, March 4th, 18th, 25th, April 1st, 8th 9:30 am

Infant Toy Make n’ Take Come and join us to make sensory toys for your infant. We’ll share other homemade ideas for sensory toys to stimulate your infant. All materials supplied.

Camlachie Outreach Monday, February 10th 10 am

Preschool Programs

Bee Fit for Preschoolers ® © The Bee Fit program is full of different activities for children ages 3 - 6 that will help promote physical activity in their everyday play.

Best Start Hub Forest Friday, January 17th 10 am Wednesday, February 5th 10 am Friday, March 14th 10 am

Family Literacy Activities ® Families are welcome to join Shelley Marui, our Early Literacy Specialist, for some hands on activities to develop your child’s literacy, numeracy, social & resiliency skills.

Camlachie Outreach Monday, February 3rd 9:30 am

Thedford Outreach Tuesday, February 4th 9:30 am

Grand Bend Outreach Friday, February 7th 9:30 am

Arkona Outreach Tuesday, February 11th 9:30 am

Best Start Hub Forest Tuesday, February 18th 9:30 am

Story Time with the Librarian Join us for a fun time reading books, singing songs and playing games with our local librarian.

Camlachie Outreach Every Monday 11 am

Thedford Outreach 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month 11 am

Check this out … In addition to the programs listed in this quarterly

newsletter, our sites also offer these great programs:

Die Cutter Sign up for your 30 minute time slot to use the

Die Cutter. Bring your own materials ie. Paper, foam, felt, wallpaper etc… to make letters, shapes, animals and more. Great for making early learning games, like foam letters to

play with in the tub, matching games and more.

Parent Talk A Public Health Nurse from the Child Health and Dental

Services will be available to discuss various parenting issues with parents and caregivers.

Check out our regular monthly calendars for dates, times and locations.

Or online at the following websites:

www.ourbeststart.ca www.ontarioearlyyears.ca

Please call Amie at 519-786-6161 ext. 230 for more information.

LEGEND © Childcare

Provided ® Registration is

Required


PG. 11

Did You Know? Lambton-Kent-Middlesex

Ontario Early Years Centres offer:

Transportation

Call your closest hub for further information Best Start Hub Kinnwood Central School

(Forest) 519-786-6161 ext. 230

Best Start Hub St. Philip School (Petrolia) 519-882-2100

Best Start Hub Brooke Central School (Alvinston) 519-847-5165

We are open Saturdays Best Start Hub Kinnwood Central School

37 Morris St. Forest 9:30 - 12 pm

(Closed the Saturday of Statutory Holidays)

All our programs are FREE of charge

Check out our regular monthly calendars for dates, times and locations.

Or online at the following websites: www.ourbeststart.ca

www.ontarioearlyyears.ca Please call Amie at 519-786-6161

ext. 230 for more information.

SoundStart Drop-In (Preschool Speech

& Language), Child Check Clinics

& Parent Drop-In Program Calendars are available on

pages 5, 6, 7

Preschool Programs con’t…

Kid’s Cook ® Join us for a fun cooking experience. We will chop, measure, mix, and taste some very yummy creations. You won’t want to miss this tasty treat! Watch the monthly calendars to find out what we are making.

Camlachie Outreach Mondays, Jan. 20th, Feb. 24th & Mar. 17th 9:30 am

Arkona Outreach Tuesdays, Jan. 14th & Feb.25th 9:30 am

Grand Bend Outreach Fridays, Jan. 17th, Feb. 21st & Mar. 21st 9:30 am

Thedford Outreach Tuesdays, Feb. 18 & Mar. 18th 9:30 am

Best Start Hub Forest Wednesday, January 8th 10 am Friday, February 14th 10 am Tuesday, March 11th 10 am

Musical Movement Let’s move our bodies to music. We will use some fun props to get our bodies stretching and moving to the beat!

Grand Bend Outreach Friday, January 31st 11 am

Active Play Have some indoor gross motor fun! We will hop, skip, jump and crawl our way through the morning.

Camlachie Outreach Mondays, January 6th & March 10th 9:30 am

Grand Bend Outreach Fridays, January 10th & March 14th 9:30 am

Arkona Outreach Tuesday, March 11th 9:30 am

Family Literacy Day ® Every year families and communities across Canada celebrate Family Literacy Day. Come make a book and celebrate with us.

Best Start Hub Forest Monday, January 27th 9:30 am

Camlachie Outreach Monday, January 27th 9:30 am

Tickle Your Teeth © ® Liz Fanset from the NLCHC will talk to families about the importance of brushing and flossing your teeth, what a trip to the dentist is like, followed by a special story.

Best Start Hub Forest Tuesday, February 4th 10 am

Parenting Programs

Parenting Through Each Other Number 1 © ® This program is for parents of babies or toddlers 0-18mths. Each month there will be a different topic focusing on your child’s growth and development. Brought to you in partnership with Lambton Public Health. Please register at the OEYC 519-786-6161 ext. 230.

Best Start Hub Forest Monday, January 6th 10 am ~ Holiday Overload Monday, February 3rd 10 am ~ Occupational Therapist Monday, March 3rd 10 am ~ Dietitian

Parenting Through Each Other Number 2 © ® This program is for parents of children ages 19mths to 6yrs. Each month there will be a different topic focusing on your child’s growth and development. Brought to you in partnership with Lambton Public Health. Please register at the OEYC 519-786-6161 ext. 230.

Best Start Hub Forest Monday, January 27th 10 am ~ Dietitian Monday, February 24th 10 am ~ Winter Retreat Monday, March 31st 10 am ~ Speech Pathologist

Parenting Matters (all ages) Parenting is rewarding yet at times difficult and stressful. Join these very informal discussions with Public Health Nurses and other parents to share ideas about what’s im-portant to you: being a good parent!

Camlachie Outreach Monday, January 20th 10 am

Ontario Early Years Centre Petrolia & Area


Infant Massage © ® A Certified Infant Massage instructor will lead parents through the techniques and benefits of infant massage. Best suited for infants 2-12mths

Best Start Hub Petrolia Wednesdays, January 8th, 15th, 22nd & February 5th 1:30 pm *Sorry childcare is not available for older children

Wyoming Outreach Program Thursdays, February 13th, 20th & 27th 10 am

Introduction to Baby Sign ® Parents will learn the strategies they need to teach their children to use signs to communicate. Babies are able to show through sign what they see, what they need and what they are feeling.

Best Start Hub Petrolia Wednesday, March 5th 1:30 pm *Sorry childcare is not available for older children

Twinkling Tunes for Toddlers ® Join us for this wonderful music program for toddlers. We will learn new songs, listening dynamics, rhythm patterns and so much more.

Best Start Hub Petrolia Friday, January 10th 11 am Tuesday, February 4th 11 am Wednesday, March 12th 11 am

Simple Science for 2’s & 3’s ® Can toddlers do science activities? You bet! Bring your child for a fun, messy time of exploring.

Best Start Hub Petrolia Wednesday, January 29th 10:30 am Friday, March 21st 10:30 am

Make The Connection (0-12 mths) ® This is a program that provides opportunities to strengthen the connection between parent and infant, through a variety of activities. An important component involves video-taping of participants, and viewing clips of these videos as a group. We ask for a commitment to

attend all sessions. Co-facilitated by St. Clair Child & Youth Services and the OEYC.

Best Start Hub Petrolia Mondays, February 3rd, 10th, 24th, March 3rd, 10th 17th, 24th, 31st 1 pm *Sorry childcare is not available for older children

Petrolia OEYC Main Site:

Best Start Hub St. Philip School

420 Queen St. p. 519-882-2100 f. 519-882-4516

Petrolia Drop-In Hours

Mon. 9 - 11:30 am 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Tues. 9 - 11:30 am 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Wed. 9 - 11:30 am Thurs. 9 -11:30 am

1:00 - 3:00 pm Fri. 9 - 11:30 am

OUTREACH

PROGRAMS

Wyoming Thursdays at the Wyoming United

Church 730 Second St. Wyoming, ON

9:30 - 11:30 am

p. 519-786-6161 ext. 226

LEGEND © Childcare

Provided ® Registration is

Required

Infant & Toddler Programs Con’t…

Infant Literacy Make & Take ® Learn more about reading with your baby, emergent literacy and make an activity to take home and enjoy with your baby.

Best Start Hub Petrolia Thursday, March 27th 9:30 am

Sing and Stretch for Babies ® Tummy time is important for your baby’s development. We will do some singing and bouncing to help you have a positive tummy time experience. Then learn some simple movements to help calm your baby for sleep!

Best Start Hub Petrolia Wednesdays, February 19th & 26th 1:30 pm *Sorry childcare is not available for older children

Bubbles and Babies ® Bring your baby for a fun day of blowing bubbles and singing! Why bubbles? They are fun, and are great for your baby’s language development. Come find out why! Great for infants 6 to 12 months old. *Sorry childcare is not available for older children

Best Start Hub Petrolia Wednesday, March 19th 1:30 pm

Preschool Programs

Musical Movement ® Let’s move our bodies to music. We will use some fun props to get our bodies stretching and moving to the beat!

Best Start Hub Petrolia Fridays, January 24th & March 7th 11 am

Wyoming Outreach Program Thursday, January 30th 11 am

Story Time with the Librarian Join us for a fun time reading books, singing songs and playing games with our local librarian.

Wyoming Outreach Program 1st Thursday every month 11 am


Best Start Hub Petrolia Wednesday, January 22nd 9:30 am

Wyoming Outreach Program Thursday, February 6th 9:30 am PG. 13

Ontario Early Years Centre Alvinston & Area

PG. 12


Infant Massage © ® A Certified Infant Massage instructor will lead parents through the techniques and benefits of infant massage. Best suited for infants 2-12 months.

Watford Outreach Program Weds., February19th, 26th & March 5th 10 am

Sing and Stretch for Babies © ® Tummy time is important for your baby’s development. We will do some singing and bouncing to help you have a positive tummy time experience. Then learn some simple movements to help calm your baby for sleep!

Best Start Hub Alvinston Tuesdays, March 4th & 11th 10 am

Connections for Life © ® Parents will receive some great activities to do with their infants to promote healthy, secure relationships. We will discuss parenting myths, how to meet your child’s needs and how to be a Mommy or Daddy Detective.

Best Start Hub Alvinston Tuesdays, January 7th, 14, 21st 9:30 am

Twinkling Tunes for Toddlers ® Join us for this wonderful music program for toddlers. We will learn new songs, listening dynamics, rhythm patterns and so much more.

Best Start Hub Alvinston Thursdays, January 23rd & March 20th 11 am

Simple Science for 2’s & 3’s ® Can toddlers do science activities? You bet! Bring your child for a fun, messy time of exploring.

Best Start Hub Alvinston Friday, January 31st 10:30 am Thursday, March 27th 10:30 am

Bubbles and Babies © ® Bring your baby for a fun day of blowing bubbles and singing! Why bubbles? They are fun, and are great for your baby’s language development. Come find out why! Great for infants 6 to 12 months old.

Best Start Hub Alvinston Thursday, February 27th 10 am

Preschool Programs


Best Start Hub Alvinston Thursday, January 9th 9:30 am Wednesday, March 26th 9:30 am

Watford Outreach Program Wednesday, February 5th 9:30 am

Preschool Programs Con’t...

Kid’s Cook ® Join us for a fun cooking experience. We will chop, measure, mix, and taste some very yummy creations. You won’t want to miss these tasty treats! ‘’Stayed tuned for the menu!’’

Best Start Hub Alvinston Wed., Jan. 15th, Thurs., Feb. 13th, Wed., Mar. 12th 10 am

Book of the Month Club for Kids! ® Explore a book each month! We have found some great books and have some fun activities to go with them. Each month will be a surprise, so come to find out what the book is!

Best Start Hub Alvinston Wednesdays, January 29th, February 26 & Friday, March 28th 9:30 am

Parenting Programs

Parenting Class © ® These three sessions are for families with children ages 2-6 years. We will explore these topics and much more. Based on the “1234 Parents” program .

Best Start Hub Alvinston Tues., Feb. 4th 9:30 am ~ How do you Parent? Tues., Feb. 11th 9:30 am ~ What Is Discipline? Tues., Feb. 18th 9:30 am ~ Choices and Consequences

Parent DVD © ® Come and watch one of our informative parenting videos. Parents will watch the movie in our meeting room while the children enjoy time in the OEYC.

Best Start Hub Alvinston Friday, March 7th 10 am “Helping Your Child Cope With Emotions”

Parenting Matters (all ages) Parenting can be rewarding yet at times difficult and stressful. Join these very informal discussions with Public Health Nurses and other parents to share ideas about what’s important to you: being a good parent!

Watford Outreach Program Wednesday, February 12th 10 am

Kids Have Stress Too © ® This workshop will give parents & caregivers information about stress in children and strategies for children to learn to deal with their stress.

Watford Outreach Program Wednesdays, March 19th & 26th 9:30 am

Alvinston OEYC Main Site:

Best Start Hub Brooke Central

School 7989 Brooke Line

Alvinston, ON N0N 1A0

p. 519-847-5165 ext. 21

f. 519-847-5166

Drop-In Hours Tues. 9 - 11:30 am Wed. 9 - 11:30 am Thurs. 9 - 11:30 am Fri. 9 - 11:30 am

OUTREACH PROGRAMS

Watford Outreach Trinity Anglican

Church 5331 Nauvoo Rd

Watford, ON N0M 2S0

Drop-In Hours Wed.

9:30 - 11:30 am p. 519-786-6161

ext. 226

Need A Ride?

Give us a call and we

will pick you up!

519-847-5165 ext. 21

SoundStart Drop-In (Preschool Speech

& Language), Child Check Clinics & Parent Drop-In

ProgramCalendars are available on

pages 5, 6, 7

Theatre For Children ®

An introduction to the world of children's Theatre. We will dance, act, create, move, mime and explore the world of puppets. Great March Break Activity!

Best Start Hub Alvinston

Thurs., Mar. 13th 9:30am

Nurse Sarah Drop in to see Nurse Sarah Milner, from the Central Lambton Family Health Team. Nurse Sarah is here to talk about keeping your family healthy, weigh children and answer your medical questions.

Best Start Hub Alvinston Fridays, Jan. 17th, Feb. 21st & Mar. 21st 9:30-11:30 am


Watford Outreach Program Weds., Jan. 8th & Mar. 12th 9:30 am


Kid’s Cook ® Join us for a fun cooking experience. We will chop, measure, mix, and taste some very yummy creations. You won’t want to miss this tasty treat! ‘’Stayed tuned for the menu!’’

Best Start Hub Petrolia Tuesday, January 14th 10 am Wednesday, February 12th 10 am Tuesday, March 11th 10 am

Wyoming Outreach Program Thursdays, January 16th, February 20th & March 20th 9:30 am

Slippers and Stories ® Put on your pjs and slippers and bring along your favourite stuffy friend to the OEYC. Join in for some stories, songs and rhymes that help develop children’s early literacy skills. For parents and caregivers with children 3 to 6 years of age but all are welcome. Snack is provided and each child will receive a free book!

Best Start Hub Petrolia Monday, March 24th 6pm

Family Math Program © ® An interactive math program for parents and children in JK, SK and Grade 1. Childcare is provided for siblings not in the program. Snack is provided each night.

Best Start Hub Petrolia Monday, January 20th, 27th, February 3rd, 10th, 24th & March 3rd 6 pm

Theatre For Children ® An introduction to the world of children's Theatre. We will dance, act, create, move, mime and explore the world of puppets. Great March Break Activity!

Best Start Hub Petrolia Friday, March 14th 9:30 am


Wyoming Outreach Program Thursdays, January 9th & March 13th 9:30 am

PG. 14

Ontario Early Years Centre Petrolia & Area

Parenting Programs

Book Making Workshop ® Parents and caregivers can join Shelley, our Early Literacy Specialist to make an interactive book for their children.

Best Start Hub Petrolia Monday, January 13th 5:30 pm

Preventing Temper Tantrums © ® Are you afraid of a temper tantrum happening in public or anywhere else? Join us for some tips on how to avoid some of the frustration that goes with parenting a young child. Materials are from the 1234 Parents program.

Best Start Hub Petrolia Friday, February 28th 10 am

Sleep Workshop © ® Are you dealing with sleep time issues with your 2.5 - 6 year old? We will discuss the strategies you can use to help your child learn positive sleep habits. Materials are from Community Living Toronto.

Best Start Hub Petrolia Tuesday, March 18th 10 am

Raising Responsible Children © ® Raising Responsible Children helps provide parents with practical ways to instill children with a sense of responsibility. Join a Public Health Nurse and other parents to discuss how to encourage children to be responsible for themselves, their schoolwork, chores and friendships, and how to teach children to problem-solve for solutions.

Best Start Hub Petrolia Mondays, March 31st & April 7th 6 pm

INDEX

Pages 1-3 Sarnia & Area includes: OEYC Main Site at Lambton College St. Clair Child & Youth Services Family Drop-In Best Start Hub Coronation Park Best Start Hub Little Friends La ribambelle Drop-In Kids in the Grove Drop-In Aamjiwnaang First Nations

Page 4 St. Clair Township includes: Best Start Hub Riverview Central School Corunna Drop-In Brigden Drop-In

Pages 9 - 11 Forest & Area includes: Best Start Hub Kinnwood Central School Camlachie Drop-In Thedford Drop-In Arkona Drop-In Grand Bend Drop-In

Page 12 Alvinston & Area includes: Best Start Hub Brooke Central School Watford Drop-In

Pages 13-14 Petrolia & Area includes: Best Start Hub St. Philip School Wyoming Drop-In

SoundStart Calendar…pg. 5 St. Clair Child & Youth Calendar……………..…..pg. 6 Parent Drop-In Calendar……………….…pg. 7

Garden Fresh Box ® Do you like to: Save Money?

Eat Nutritious Food? Avoid Shopping? Then the Garden Fresh Box

is just what you need! Making healthy eating easy and affordable!

Sample of the Family Size Box ($15.00) 10lbs. of potatoes, 5lb bag of carrots, 5lb bag of

cooking onions, 6 bananas, 3lbs of apples, 6 oranges, 1 cauliflower, 1 head of lettuce, 1 English cucumber, 1 broccoli, 2 green peppers. (Items may vary month

to month and season to season)

To order your Garden Fresh Box please call the Ontario Early Years Centre Petrolia Satellite

519-882-2100

Brought to you in partnership with the County of Lambton Community Health Services Department



TIPS FOR INSTALLING

FORWARD-FACING CHILD CAR SEATS

Installing child car seats can be confusing, and sometimes overwhelming. Always refer to the child seat manual and your vehicle’s manual when installing a child car seat. Here are some things to remember when installing a forward-facing child seat:

Harness System and Chest Clip – Make sure the harness is properly buckled and tight. The straps on forward-facing seats should be at or above the shoulder. You should not be able to get more than 1 finger between the harness and the child. The chest clip should be at the child’s armpit level.

Child Seat Tight to Vehicle Seat – Once completely installed, the child car seat should not move more than 2.5 cm (1 inch) from side-to-side. Always use a tether attached to the appropriate anchor as described in your vehicle’s manual.

Tip – While facing the back of the vehicle, use your body weight to push down on the centre of the child car seat. Thread the UAS (universal anchor system) or the seat belt system (not both) through the appropriate path and attach the child car seat to the vehicle. The best system is the one that gets the tightest fit. Move the padding if necessary and pull the webbing up through the bottom of the car seat near the child's thigh area and pull it toward you. If you are able to kneel in the child car seat, try rocking the car seat side-to-side while pulling the webbing toward you. Pulling the webbing away from the child car seat makes it more difficult to tighten.

For more information on child restraint systems, upcoming clinics or videos visit www.lambtonhealth.on.ca, or call 519-344-2062 ext. 2346 or

toll free 1-800-387-2882.

Sowing the Seeds for Literacy … 2014

“Sowing the Seeds for Literacy-2014” is a one-day early literacy training event for early years educators including ECE and kindergarten teachers, librarians, and others working with young children. In its eighth year, we focus on multiple literacies, including numerical literacy and media literacy. Brenda Smith-Chant (Trent University) will share a morning Key Note presentation focusing on the importance of early numeracy experiences. In the afternoon, participants will create practical numerical literacy programming resources in our ever-popular book-inspired Make and Take sessions. In addition, participants will attend a session about media literacy in the context of the early years. Keep posted for more information about the “Sowing the Seeds for Literacy” 8th Annual Conference. Flyers will be distributed and will be available at www.soundstart.org in December 2013. For more information, contact SoundStart—Lambton County Preschool Speech and Language Program at 519 -542-2074.

Event Location: Lambton Inn (morning) and Lambton College (main site-afternoon) Event Date: Saturday February 22, 2014 On-line Registration is required (available January 6, 2014)

Supervisor’s Network of Lamb-

http://www.lambtonhealth.on.ca

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