Preschool programs in full swing this autumn
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- Published on Wednesday, October 25, 2017
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Parents and caregivers looking for ways to enrich and inspire their little ones have plenty to choose from in Neepawa this fall, thanks to different preschool programs put on by Assiniboine North’s Parent Child Coalition.
Shake, Rattle and Roll is a physical literacy program that inspires children and their caregivers to get connected through movement. Intergenerational Rhyme Time is a program that connects parents, caregivers and children with residents at Country Meadows Personal Care Home.
Anotinette Gravel-Oullette, coordinator for the Assiniboine North Parent Child Coalition, says both programs are free and beneficial to all involved.
“[Shake, Rattle & Roll is a] program that helps develop early movement, coordination and gross motor skills through games, songs and fun activities. It supports physical health and well being, social competence, emotional maturity, language and thinking, communication skills and general knowledge,” she explains. “[Rhyme Time is] a group experience for parents, their babies and young children [which] focuses on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs and stories together. Children gain self-esteem, language and social skills.”
Gravel-Oullette goes on to say that the programs, more than just being fun activities, support the connection between parents and children and establishes foundations for life while building brain connections that will help children prepare for school.
“Programming for toddlers and preschoolers help support the social aspect. When we bring families together, it also supports communities. Children need good role models in our communities.”
Shake, Rattle & Roll takes place at the Hazel M. Kellington School gymnasium from 6-7 p.m. on Thursdays, and began on Oct. 12. Intergenerational Rhyme Time also began on Oct. 12, and will run Thursday mornings from 10-11 a.m. at Country Meadows until Nov. 16. According to Gravel-Oullette, many of the programs fill up quickly, so she recommends signing up for the programs as soon as possible. For more information or to sign up, contact Sheila Bremner at 204-476-2455 or 204-476-6290.
