Calendar

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned several upcoming sessions for current PALS families to help children build on the skills they’re learning in our PALS classrooms and offer some fun activities you can participate in with your child.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in April through June. A few sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while others are designed for PALS students to join in as well! Sessions will generally take place via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, and the links to join will be sent to all registered families prior to the session date.

View the full list of sessions

Circle of Security Parenting™
Audience: Parents/Caregivers

At times, all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security Parenting™ program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened.

Learning objectives of the training:

• Understand your child’s emotional world by learning to read their emotional needs.
• Support your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions.
• Enhance the development of your child's self-esteem.
• Honour your innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure.

This will be a series of sessions that build on one another. Plan to attend the full series. Sessions take place on Wednesdays unless otherwise noted—April 6, 14 (Thursday), 20, 27, May 4, 11 and 18.

The link to register was sent directly to all current PALS families or contact your school for more information.

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned several upcoming sessions for current PALS families to help children build on the skills they’re learning in our PALS classrooms and offer some fun activities you can participate in with your child.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in April through June. a few sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while others are designed for PALS students to join in as well! Sessions will generally take place via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, and the links to join will be sent to all registered families prior to the session date.

View the full list of sessions

Spring Fun with Intellidance
Audience: Parents/Caregivers and PALS students

Intellidance® is a program for children ages 0-5 that focuses on beginning movement and music skills. There’s nothing but fun, and we use things like stories, songs and props to go along with all the moving and shaking we’ll do.

Get ready for a lively, 30-minute, online series of classes in which caregivers and children can experience the joy of music and dance together! There’ll be songs, rhymes, props and simple choreography to keep your kiddos moving the whole class.

Spring Session: Exploring size and dynamics
In this series of three sessions, we’ll discover and explore the movement and musical concepts of size (big, medium, small) and dynamics (loud and quiet)—all while working on balance, flexibility and co-ordination, and of course, having a lot of fun!

Items needed for the class:

• egg shakers, two per child and caregiver, if possible—these can be instrument shakers or simple homemade shakers like easter eggs that pop open with beans or rice inside, or any container that holds something that shakes
• small scarf or long, wide ribbon—can be a play scarf or pashmina style
• device to play Zoom class

The link to register was sent directly to all current PALS families or contact your school for more information.

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned several upcoming sessions for current PALS families to help children build on the skills they’re learning in our PALS classrooms and offer some fun activities you can participate in with your child.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in April through June. A few sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while others are designed for PALS students to join in as well! Sessions will generally take place via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, and the links to join will be sent to all registered families prior to the session date.

View the full list of sessions

Circle of Security Parenting™
Audience: Parents/Caregivers

At times, all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security Parenting™ program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened.

Learning objectives of the training:

• Understand your child’s emotional world by learning to read their emotional needs.
• Support your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions.
• Enhance the development of your child's self-esteem.
• Honour your innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure.

This will be a series of sessions that build on one another. Plan to attend the full series. Sessions take place on Wednesdays unless otherwise noted—April 6, 14 (Thursday), 20, 27, May 4, 11 and 18.

The link to register was sent directly to all current PALS families or contact your school for more information.

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned a series of general information sessions for families with children entering kindergarten in fall 2022. The sessions are designed to provide parents and caregivers with basic tools to help prepare children for kindergarten, to give families a bit of an overview of what children will be learning in kindergarten and to answer questions you may have.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in May and June. All sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Sessions will take place virtually, and the links to join will be sent directly to all registered families the day before each one.

View the full list of sessions

Supporting a Successful Transition to School
Kindergarten is an exciting new adventure! Many children flourish in this new environment, but it can also come with some challenges. The last few years have, in some cases, limited children’s opportunities to experience life outside of the home. We’ll explore ways we can support the continued development of skills that help us become engaged learners in a group setting. We’ll also discuss some common concerns caregivers may have when their child starts school.

The link to register was sent directly to all families with a child registered for kindergarten this fall as of the end of April. Contact your school for more information.

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned several upcoming sessions for current PALS families to help children build on the skills they’re learning in our PALS classrooms and offer some fun activities you can participate in with your child.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in April through June. A few sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while others are designed for PALS students to join in as well! Sessions will generally take place via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, and the links to join will be sent to all registered families prior to the session date.

View the full list of sessions

Outdoor Play
Audience: Parents/Caregivers

Join us as we discuss fun ways to engage with your child in the great outdoors. Outdoor play is one of the best ways to naturally work on motor skills and language, and it’s often very regulating—for both children and adults. We’ll discuss simple play setups and ideas you can implement in big or small spaces.

The link to register was sent directly to all current PALS families or contact your school for more information.

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned a series of general information sessions for families with children entering kindergarten in fall 2022. The sessions are designed to provide parents and caregivers with basic tools to help prepare children for kindergarten, to give families a bit of an overview of what children will be learning in kindergarten and to answer questions you may have.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in May and June. All sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Sessions will take place virtually, and the links to join will be sent directly to all registered families the day before each one.

View the full list of sessions

Supporting a Successful Transition to School
Kindergarten is an exciting new adventure! Many children flourish in this new environment, but it can also come with some challenges. The last few years have, in some cases, limited children’s opportunities to experience life outside of the home. We’ll explore ways we can support the continued development of skills that help us become engaged learners in a group setting. We’ll also discuss some common concerns caregivers may have when their child starts school.

The link to register was sent directly to all families with a child registered for kindergarten this fall as of the end of April. Contact your school for more information.

Mayor Walk Run

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned several upcoming sessions for current PALS families to help children build on the skills they’re learning in our PALS classrooms and offer some fun activities you can participate in with your child.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in April through June. A few sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while others are designed for PALS students to join in as well! Sessions will generally take place via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, and the links to join will be sent to all registered families prior to the session date.

View the full list of sessions

Circle of Security Parenting™
Audience: Parents/Caregivers

At times, all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security Parenting™ program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened.

Learning objectives of the training:

• Understand your child’s emotional world by learning to read their emotional needs.
• Support your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions.
• Enhance the development of your child's self-esteem.
• Honour your innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure.

This will be a series of sessions that build on one another. Plan to attend the full series. Sessions take place on Wednesdays unless otherwise noted—April 6, 14 (Thursday), 20, 27, May 4, 11 and 18.

The link to register was sent directly to all current PALS families or contact your school for more information.

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned several upcoming sessions for current PALS families to help children build on the skills they’re learning in our PALS classrooms and offer some fun activities you can participate in with your child.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in April through June. A few sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while others are designed for PALS students to join in as well! Sessions will generally take place via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, and the links to join will be sent to all registered families prior to the session date.

View the full list of sessions

Outdoor Play
Audience: Parents/Caregivers

Join us as we discuss fun ways to engage with your child in the great outdoors. Outdoor play is one of the best ways to naturally work on motor skills and language, and it’s often very regulating—for both children and adults. We’ll discuss simple play setups and ideas you can implement in big or small spaces.

The link to register was sent directly to all current PALS families or contact your school for more information.

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned a series of general information sessions for families with children entering kindergarten in fall 2022. The sessions are designed to provide parents and caregivers with basic tools to help prepare children for kindergarten, to give families a bit of an overview of what children will be learning in kindergarten and to answer questions you may have.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in May and June. All sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Sessions will take place virtually, and the links to join will be sent directly to all registered families the day before each one.

View the full list of sessions

Self Help: Building Independence
Join an occupational therapist to learn strategies to help your child build independence. The session aims to increase your child’s successful participation with self-help skills and daily routines. We’ll touch on ideas for self-help skills such as dressing, managing their snack and organizing belongings.

The link to register was sent directly to all families with a child registered for kindergarten this fall as of the end of April. Contact your school for more information.

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned a series of general information sessions for families with children entering kindergarten in fall 2022. The sessions are designed to provide parents and caregivers with basic tools to help prepare children for kindergarten, to give families a bit of an overview of what children will be learning in kindergarten and to answer questions you may have.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in May and June. All sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Sessions will take place virtually, and the links to join will be sent directly to all registered families the day before each one.

View the full list of sessions

Self Help: Building Independence
Join an occupational therapist to learn strategies to help your child build independence. The session aims to increase your child’s successful participation with self-help skills and daily routines. We’ll touch on ideas for self-help skills such as dressing, managing their snack and organizing belongings.

The link to register was sent directly to all families with a child registered for kindergarten this fall as of the end of April. Contact your school for more information.

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned a series of general information sessions for families with children entering kindergarten in fall 2022. The sessions are designed to provide parents and caregivers with basic tools to help prepare children for kindergarten, to give families a bit of an overview of what children will be learning in kindergarten and to answer questions you may have.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in May and June. All sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Sessions will take place virtually, and the links to join will be sent directly to all registered families the day before each one.

View the full list of sessions

Speech-Sound Development
By the time children reach the age of seven years, they’re usually making all of the speech sounds of their first language. As children's speech develops, the number and type of errors they make changes. Many parents have questions about whether their child's speech-sound errors are typical or whether they should be concerned. This interactive session, hosted by two EIPS speech-language pathologists, will provide information about the progression of speech-sound development and the strategies caregivers can use to support this development.

The link to register was sent directly to all families with a child registered for kindergarten this fall as of the end of April. Contact your school for more information.

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned a series of general information sessions for families with children entering kindergarten in fall 2022. The sessions are designed to provide parents and caregivers with basic tools to help prepare children for kindergarten, to give families a bit of an overview of what children will be learning in kindergarten and to answer questions you may have.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in May and June. All sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Sessions will take place virtually, and the links to join will be sent directly to all registered families the day before each one.

View the full list of sessions

Speech-Sound Development
By the time children reach the age of seven years, they’re usually making all of the speech sounds of their first language. As children's speech develops, the number and type of errors they make changes. Many parents have questions about whether their child's speech-sound errors are typical or whether they should be concerned. This interactive session, hosted by two EIPS speech-language pathologists, will provide information about the progression of speech-sound development and the strategies caregivers can use to support this development.

The link to register was sent directly to all families with a child registered for kindergarten this fall as of the end of April. Contact your school for more information.

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned several upcoming sessions for current PALS families to help children build on the skills they’re learning in our PALS classrooms and offer some fun activities you can participate in with your child.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in April through June. A few sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while others are designed for PALS students to join in as well! Sessions will generally take place via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, and the links to join will be sent to all registered families prior to the session date.

View the full list of sessions

Transitioning to Kindergarten
Audience: Parents/Caregivers

Moving from PALS to Kindergarten is an exciting step in your child’s educational journey! Join us as we explore ways to support the transition into a new classroom and school setting.

The link to register was sent directly to all current PALS families or contact your school for more information.

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned several upcoming sessions for current PALS families to help children build on the skills they’re learning in our PALS classrooms and offer some fun activities you can participate in with your child.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in April through June. A few sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while others are designed for PALS students to join in as well! Sessions will generally take place via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, and the links to join will be sent to all registered families prior to the session date.

View the full list of sessions

Transitioning to Kindergarten
Audience: Parents/Caregivers

Moving from PALS to Kindergarten is an exciting step in your child’s educational journey! Join us as we explore ways to support the transition into a new classroom and school setting.

The link to register was sent directly to all current PALS families or contact your school for more information.

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned a series of general information sessions for families with children entering kindergarten in fall 2022. The sessions are designed to provide parents and caregivers with basic tools to help prepare children for kindergarten, to give families a bit of an overview of what children will be learning in kindergarten and to answer questions you may have.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in May and June. All sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Sessions will take place virtually, and the links to join will be sent directly to all registered families the day before each one.

View the full list of sessions

Fine-Motor Development in Young Children
Join us for a session focused on how fine-motor development progresses for young children. Many fine-motor tasks develop in a predictable sequence. We’ll go over the stages of fine-motor development and give ideas for activities and play at home to help children feel more confident moving into kindergarten. We’ll discuss when children are ready to learn to print and activities that will work on pre-printing if they aren’t quite ready yet.

The link to register was sent directly to all families with a child registered for kindergarten this fall as of the end of April. Contact your school for more information.

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned a series of general information sessions for families with children entering kindergarten in fall 2022. The sessions are designed to provide parents and caregivers with basic tools to help prepare children for kindergarten, to give families a bit of an overview of what children will be learning in kindergarten and to answer questions you may have.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in May and June. All sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Sessions will take place virtually, and the links to join will be sent directly to all registered families the day before each one.

View the full list of sessions

Fine-Motor Development in Young Children
Join us for a session focused on how fine-motor development progresses for young children. Many fine-motor tasks develop in a predictable sequence. We’ll go over the stages of fine-motor development and give ideas for activities and play at home to help children feel more confident moving into kindergarten. We’ll discuss when children are ready to learn to print and activities that will work on pre-printing if they aren’t quite ready yet.

The link to register was sent directly to all families with a child registered for kindergarten this fall as of the end of April. Contact your school for more information.

Spray Park after lunch

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned a series of general information sessions for families with children entering kindergarten in fall 2022. The sessions are designed to provide parents and caregivers with basic tools to help prepare children for kindergarten, to give families a bit of an overview of what children will be learning in kindergarten and to answer questions you may have.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in May and June. All sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Sessions will take place virtually, and the links to join will be sent directly to all registered families the day before each one.

View the full list of sessions

Literacy in Kindergarten
Literacy is an exciting part of children’s early years in school. Join us to explore what literacy looks like in kindergarten. We’ll also discuss fun and easy ways to incorporate important early literacy skills into your everyday activities over the summer. Part of our session will review materials available on the EIPS website for parents to access to learn more about the different aspects of early literacy.

The link to register was sent directly to all families with a child registered for kindergarten this fall as of the end of April. Contact your school for more information.

Spray Park after lunch

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned a series of general information sessions for families with children entering kindergarten in fall 2022. The sessions are designed to provide parents and caregivers with basic tools to help prepare children for kindergarten, to give families a bit of an overview of what children will be learning in kindergarten and to answer questions you may have.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in May and June. All sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Sessions will take place virtually, and the links to join will be sent directly to all registered families the day before each one.

View the full list of sessions

Literacy in Kindergarten
Literacy is an exciting part of children’s early years in school. Join us to explore what literacy looks like in kindergarten. We’ll also discuss fun and easy ways to incorporate important early literacy skills into your everyday activities over the summer. Part of our session will review materials available on the EIPS website for parents to access to learn more about the different aspects of early literacy.

The link to register was sent directly to all families with a child registered for kindergarten this fall as of the end of April. Contact your school for more information.