NEW & SPECIAL PROGRAMS

2700 Dufferin Street Unit # 55

Connecting with Families  Book Nook: Monday August 14, 21 & 28 (5:00-6:00)

Play & Learn  Early Literacy Specialist visits program: Wednesday August 30 (10:00- Macaulay Child Development Centre 12:00) Early Years Centre Saturday Program Play and Learn Free programs for Parents/Caregivers of  Book Nook: Saturday August 12, 19 & 26 (10:00-12:00) Children age 0-6 years. Family Fun

 Visit from Librarian: Wednesday, August 23 (3:00-3:30)

Baby & Me Program

 Children’s Librarian visits: Thursday, August 10 (2:30- 3:30)  Public Health Nurse visits: Tuesday, August 15

 Sensory Exploration: Thursday, August 24 Please Note: Children will get messy during sensory exploration. Please dress accordingly or bring additional clothing. Thank you.

505 W. All children 0-6 will be welcomed and included in the Play and Learn Program Main Site program. Satellite Sites  Visit from Toronto Public Library Thursday, August 10 (11:30-12:00)  Visit from Toronto Public Health: Promoting oral health. Thursday August 17 (10:30-11:30) 2700 Dufferin Street Bathurst & Lawrence Unit# 55 505 Lawrence Ave. West Joyce Public School (26 Joyce Parkway, Room #107) Toronto, ON Joyce Public School Play and Learn Program Phone: 416 783-7298  Visit from Librarian: Thursday, August 10 & 17 (3:00-3:30) 26 Joyce Parkway  Speech Pathologist from Early Abilities (Toronto Preschool Speech & Room #107 Language) visits program, Thursday, August 17 (1:30-3:30) Website: http://www.macaulaycentre.org (Eglinton/Lawrence Riding)

If you have a disability and require extra support to participate, we may be able to **NOTE: PROGRAM CLOSURES** help. Call Sandra at (416)783-7298 ext. 401 or email [email protected]. All programs will be closed on Saturday, August 5, and Monday, Support persons who accompany someone with a disability are welcome.

August 7, 2017, for the long weekend.

Joyce Public School site will be closed starting August 21 until Pour des services a la petite enfance et a la September. The program will reopen September. famille en francais, contactez le Centre francophone de Toronto en telephonant le

(416)922-2672 poste: 274 ou consultez notre site web: www.centrefranco.org

Programs offered at our August 2017 Ontario Early Years Centre Eglinton/Lawrence Early Years Centre

Play & Learn - Ages 0-6 years 2700 Dufferin St., Unit #55 Play and Learn is a program where parents/caregivers and their children meet others and play interactively in a learning environment. The (Dufferin & W.) program includes creative activities, drama, music, pre-reading, and math

concepts, gross and fine motor activities. Play & Learn: 10:00-12:00 Monday Connecting with Families: 4:00-6:00 p.m. Family Fun - Ages 0-6 years Tuesday Baby & Me: 2:00-3:30 p.m. (0-12 months) Family Fun is a program that focuses on early learning activities that Play & Learn: 10:00-12:00 relates to children’s development. Activities include sensory, crafts, Wednesday cognitive, dramatic, and block play. Family Fun: 2:00-3:30 p.m. Thursday Baby & Me: 2:00-3:30 p.m. (0-12 months) Connecting with Families - Ages 0-6 years Friday Play & Learn: 10:00-12:00 Provides an opportunity for parents/caregivers and children to play, interactively, and meet others from the community. Saturday Play & Learn: 10:00-12:00 Baby & Me - Ages 0-12 months 505 Lawrence Avenue W. Parents and their baby can meet with other new parents in a relaxing, social environment. There is a variety of stimulating activities, (Lawrence Av. W. & Bathurst) informative workshops and interactive activities. Call 416-782-1494 to access the elevator

Book Nook - Ages 0-6 years Tuesday Play & Learn: 10:00-12:00 Each child will be able to choose a book and take it home to keep! There Thursday Play & Learn: 10:00-12:00 will be a lot of great children’s books! Information will be shared on language development and reading with children. Thanks to the Children’s Book Bank for their generous donation. New summer Joyce Public School, Room# 107 Tip for Parents: Book Reading (26 Joyce Parkway - Caledonia & Lawrence Av. W.) hours If your child points to a picture, build their interest by talking about it and Please call 416-783-7298 for more information making a comment. For older children, you can ask questions to use their imagination.

Monday Play & Learn: 1:30-3:30

Thursday Play & Learn: 1:30-3:30

August 2017 Junction Family Resource Centre Annette Street Public Library, 145 Annette Street.

Monday 10:00-11:45 Play & Learn 11:45-12:00 Snack 12:00-12:20 Read with Me 12:20-12:45 Fun with Music /Circle 12:45 Clean up Macaulay Child Development Centre Tuesday 12:30-2:15 Play & Learn 2:15-2:30 Snack Family Resource Program 2:30-2:45 Read with Me FREE programs for Parents/Caregivers 2:45-3:15 Free Play 3:15-3:45 Fun with Music/Circle of Children ages 0-6 years 3:45 Clean Up All children age birth-6 years are welcomed and Thursday 12:30-2:15 Play & Learn included in the program. 2:15-2:30 Snack 2:30-2:45 Read with Me

2:45-3:15 Free Play 3:15-3:45 Fun with Music/Circle 3:45 Clean Up Junction Family Resource Centre

Programs for parents, caregivers and Annette Street Public Library their children birth to 6 years old

“Play & Learn” 145 Annette St.

Play and Learn is a program where parents/caregivers and their children meet (Annette & Keele) others and play interactively in a learning environment. This program includes www.macaulaycentre.org creative activities, drama, music, pre-reading, math concepts, large and fine For more information please contact motor activities. Yousria (416)783-7298 Ext. 404 “Fun with Music” A physical activity program for young children through dancing singing and

active rhymes. Information/Referral The staff at the Family Resource Centre will provide information and resources to parents/caregivers on early learning, services in the community and will help If you have a disability and require extra support to participate, we may be able to help. Call Sandra at (416)783-7298 Ext. 401 or email [email protected] you to connect with these services. Support persons who accompany someone with a disability are welcome. Lending Library A great variety of toys and books are available for lending out (free of charge) Pour des services a la petite enfance et a

for children and families. la famille en francais, contactez le Centre Fun in the Park francophone de Toronto en telephonant le Program wil l be taking place on the Monday August 14 and 28 (416)922-2672 poste: 274 ou consultez at High Park from 10-12 if weather permits. Further information will be posted in notre site web: www.centrefranco.org the program. Infant Mental Health Specialist visits program The Infant Mental Health Specialist, Joanne, will be visiting our program to talk about various topics on August, Thursday 10, 24, and Monday August 28.

August 2017 Calendar- Program Plan Monday Tuesday Thursday Cut and Paste Making Bookmarks 1 3 Children will be using their fine motor skills This activity will promote children’s fine

creating bookmarks. motor skills. Materials: Blank bookmarks, alphabet stickers, Materials: Paper,glue and scissors crayons Civic Holiday 7 Decorating Picture Frames 8 Foam-dough 10 Children will be provided with picture This sensory activity will promote

frames to decorate. The activity will promote childrens fine motor skills and sensory PROGRAM CLOSED their fine motor skills and their communication exploration. Materials: Corn starch, shaving skills. cream, food colouring. Infant Mental Health Materials: Frames, foam pieces, glue, etc. Specialist visits program to discuss attachment. Fun in High Park 14 Pizza Art 15 Puppet Making 17 Program will be running at High Park This activity will promote childrens imaginary Children will be making puppets, this activity from 10-12. Please note If it is raining, we will play as they make their own pizza’s out of will promote their fine motor skills. be at the Annette Library. construction paper. Materials: Paper bags, glue, and sticky eyes Materials: Construction paper, glue, and paper bags. Gross Motor Fun 21 Foam Painting 22 Mask Decorating 24 The room will be set up with various Children will be painting using foam. They This activity will permit children to engage objects that will promote childrens gross motor will be exploring their senses while they finger their fine motor skills and to communicate with skills. paint. others what they are doing. Materials: Masks, Materials: carts, tunnels, bus, tent, etc. Materials: Shaving cream, paint, and glue. feathers, markers, glue, etc. Infant Mental Health Specialist visits program to discuss stress management. Fun in High Park 28 Number Book 29 Making Goop 31 Program will be running at High Park This activity will promote children’s Children will be experimenting with their from 10-12. Please note If it is raining, we will numeracy skills as they make number books. senses while they explore with goop. be at the Annette Library. Materials: Paper, number stickers,and Materials: Corn starch, water, and food markers. colouring

All developmental domains are targeted throughout the program. Please note that the layout of the program schedule may change when we have a guest.

PARENTS/CAREGIVERS AND CHILDREN PROGRAMS 2 “Play & Learn” and “Family Night” Macaulay Child Ages newborn – 6 years Play and Learn is a program where parents and caregivers and their children Development Centre meet others and play interactively in a learning environment. The program Ontario Early Years Centre includes creative activities, music, pre -reading, math concepts, large and

fine motor activities. “Baby and Me” ( Ages newborn up 12 months ) and “Baby Time” Free programs for Parents/Caregivers of (Ages newborn up 18 months) Children ages 0-6 years Parents/Caregivers and their baby can meet with other new parents in a relaxing, social environment. There is a variety of stimulating activities, informative conversations, interactive games, songs and finger plays.

Toddler Time - Ages 13 months up to 30 months Parents/Caregivers and their toddlers interact through stationary play-based activities to support social, sensory and physical skills.

All children 0-6 are welcomed and included in our programs. NEW PROGRAMS

Learning Through Play This is a free program for parents/caregivers and their children (0-6). It will help children to develop new skills; increase confidence and build healthy relationships. It will help adults to role model through open ended experiences Main Site Satellite Sites through play. Dennis Avenue Community School 48 Regent Street 17 Dennis Avenue Summer Support Program ( Pre-registered Program) (Rogers Rd & Keele St)

This program is for parents and their children, ages 1-6 years, who need additional Phone: 416-653-3270 support. Parents will receive practical child development information, everyday Falstaff Community Centre strategies and ways to support your child’s development. Children will have an 50 Falstaff Avenue opportunity to interact with other children in a small group setting to develop WEBSITE: language, social and cognitive skills through play activities. Please speak to staff http://www.macaulaycentre.org for more information. Syme Woolner Neighbourhood & Jane and Trethewey Family Centre 1541 Jane Street 69 Pritchard Avenue 416-645-7575 ext. 6 416-767-2186

If you have a disability and require extra support to participate, we may be able to help. Call Julia at (416) 653-3270 ext.426 or email [email protected]. Support persons who accompany someone with a disability are welcome.

Pour des services a la petite enfance et a la famille en francais, contactez le Centre francophone de Toronto en telephonant le (416)922-2672 poste: 274 ou consultez notre site web: www.centrefranco.org

New Programs August 2017 Summer Support Program York South Weston Riding Ontario Early Years Programs Tuesday, August 8, 15, 22 and 29, from 10:00- 11:30 at 48 Regent St. To register call Julia 416-653-3270 ext. 426 Summer Support Program 48 Regent St. (Keele St and Rogers Rd) Thursday and Friday, August 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25, from 10:00- 11:30 at 1541 Jane St. To register call Julia 416 653 3270 ext. 426 Monday Play & Learn 10:00 - 12:00 Learning Through Play Wednesday Baby Time 10:30 - 12:00 * children under 18 months Monday, August 14 to September 25 from 10:00- 11:30 at Weston Library Play & Learn 2:00 - 3:30 2 King St. To register call 416-394-1016

Thursday Play & Learn 10:00 - 12:00 What’s happening at Regent (48 Regent St.) Friday Play & Learn 10:00 - 12:00 Toronto Public Health Dental Screening Department visits Baby Time Program, Saturday Play & Learn 10:00 - 12:00 Wednesday August 2 1541 Jane Street (Jane and Trethewey Dr.) Early Literacy Specialist visits Baby time Program, Wednesday August 9 Canada`s 150 Celebration: Pizza Party Drop-in Program, Friday August 11 Monday Toddler Time 10:00 - 11:30 * ages 13- 30 months Librarian visits Drop in Program, Saturday August 12 Infant Mental Health Specialist visits Drop-in Program, Monday August 14 Tuesday Play & Learn 10:00 - 12:00 Macaulay Social Worker visits Baby Time Program, Wednesday August 16 Family Night 4:00 - 6:00 Toronto Public Health Dental Screening Department visits Drop- in Program, Play & Learn 10:00 -12:00 Wednesday August 16 Wednesday Baby & Me 2:00 - 3:30 *children under 12 months Toronto Public Health Dental Screening Department visits Drop- in Program, Thursday Play & Learn 2:00 - 3:30 Monday August 21 Infant Mental Health Specialist visits Drop-in Program, Wednesday August 23 Water Play during Baby Time Program, Wednesday August 23 Thursday Supporting Young Families 4:30- 6:30 * Program for Infant Mental Health Specialist visits Drop-in Program, Saturday August 26 pregnant and parenting teens under 29 years. Sensory Exploration during Baby Time Program, Wednesday August 30 Syme Woolner Neighbourhood & Family Centre 69 Pritchard Ave. What’s happening at Jane Street Hub (1541 Jane St.) (Jane St. & St. Clair Ave. W.) Toronto Public Health Nurse visits Drop-in Program, Tuesday August 1 Librarian visits Baby & Me Program Wednesday August 2 Monday - Infant Mental Health Specialist visits Baby and Me Program, Wednesday Aug 9 Play & Learn 9:00 -11:30 & 1:00 -3:30 Thursday Gross Motor during Baby and Me Program, Wednesday August 9 Friday Play & Learn 9:00 -11:30 Infant Mental Health Specialist visits Toddler Program, Monday August 14 Dennis Avenue Community School Canada`s 150 Celebration: Potluck Party Drop-in Program, Wed. Aug 16 Closed for 17 Dennis Avenue Arts and Crafts during Baby and Me Program, Wednesday August 16 Music and Movement during Baby and Me Program, Wednesday August 23 Summer (Eglinton Ave. W. & Weston Rd.) Toronto Public Health Dental Screening visits Drop- in Program, Thur. Aug 24 Tuesday & Sensory Exploration during Baby and Me Program, Wednesday August 30 Play & Learn 8:45 - 11:00 Thursday Closed for Falstaff Community Centre - 50 Falstaff Avenue Closures: Civic Holiday Summer (Jane Street and 401) All programs will be closed on Saturday August 5 and Monday August 7

Wednesday Play & Learn 10:00 - 12:00 Friday Play & Learn 10:00 - 12:00