Family Resource Centre

Learning Science with Sal

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Science activities and experiments are a fun way to work with how children learn. The experts point out that science is important in the lives of young people for a number of reasons:

  • Science involves a lot of communication with other people.
  • Science develops patience and perseverance in kids.
  • It can help kids form a healthy dose of skepticism.
  • Science teaches kids about the world around them.
  • Science can spark in kids’ minds that they, too, can help solve the world’s big problems.

To learn more about the benefits of science for children, see our “learning science through play” article – but don’t take our word for it – come see for yourself by joining us for some interactive virtual “Science with Sal” sessions!

Join Salvina for interactive science programming from the comfort of your own home and take advantage of the live or pre-recorded sessions as is most convenient for your schedule. This program offers opportunities for you to embark on a hands-on learning experience no matter where you are, using easy-to-find at home materials.

All are welcome — whether your desire is to participate hands-on, or your preference is  to observe and enjoy!

May Schedule: Science with Sal

The first virtual live session will be May 5, 2022 at 2:00p.m. and then alternate the following week into a pre-recorded science.

The schedule is as follows:

  • May 5th 2:00am – 2:30pm (Live Session)
  • May 12th 2:00am – 2:30pm (Pre-Recorded Session)
  • May 19th 2:00am – 2:30pm (Live Session)
  • May 26th 2:00am – 2:30pm (Pre-Recorded Session)

Join using the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5199316471 .

*Adult supervision required for all live sessions

Looking for more Virtual Programming?

With the expansion of our in-person programming, our virtual programming will be slightly reduced, however we still offer Live Circle Time on Fridays at 10:00am using the following zoom link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5199316471

See you there!

Science with Sal

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Looking for some interactive live virtual science? Our virtual science program Science with Sal continues with three new dates for April! Join Salvina in our virtual lab for an interactive science program from the comfort of your own home. This program offers opportunities for you to embark on a hands-on learning experience no matter where you are, using easy-to-find at home materials. Whether your desire is to participate hands-on, or your prefer  to observe and enjoy – we will now be using the “drop in” format for programming. Join using the following link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5199316471 .

The live virtual science sessions will take place for 3 weeks consecutively on Thursdays from 2:00pm – 2:30pm with the first session starting on April 7th. On the Monday of that program week, a pre-recording of the science experiment which we will be doing together on Thursday will be posted. NOTE: Registration is no longer required for this program. 

*Adult supervision required for all live sessions

We will post any updates to our in-person and virtual programs on our Facebook page, so check back often .https://www.facebook.com/CreatingTogetherParkdale 

Celebrating the Earth on Earth Day (and every day)

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Celebrate Earth Day with us on April 22nd. Earth Day is a day celebrated in 195 countries around the world. It was created to raise awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s air, earth, water, plants and animals.

At Creating Together, we will be celebrating with a week of Earth-themed activities, songs, and crafts – and we hope you’ll join us!

Below is a planting project and a storytime to get you started 🙂 Next week, check out programming all week on Facebook and join us for live circle time on Monday and Wednesday to celebrate our Earth.

Planting Project

Call us in advance to arrange a pick-up of your planting package (pot, soil, & seeds), and join us for a fun planting project. If you can’t pick up your planting package by Friday, then you can still create your own, and tune into this video “Planting and Pollinating Flowers” with Leah! Check our window to see the progress of our seeds if you stroll by the Creating Together EarlyOn Centre!

https://fb.watch/4IjcJW0moe/

Storytime

https://www.facebook.com/CreatingTogetherParkdale/videos/1142119392901131/

Other Resources:

  • Learn how to say “Happy Earth Day” in 40 other languages HERE!
  • 21 Earth Day Activities for Kids
  • Check out this video to learn with your children what you can do together as a family to protect the environment:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl3zgcL0Tv8&t=82s

Fun With Play Dough

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Days are getting cooler, and it’s a perfect time to get cozy with some indoor activities and crafts – and one which we’ve noticed children just can’t get enough of, is homemade play dough! If you have a child who loves to bake and create, getting them involved in making it can also be a great activity in math, measuring, combining, mixing, and following instructions!

The Creating Together Play Dough Recipe:

You will need:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 Tbsp baking soda
  • ½ cup salt
  • 1 cup water
  • Food colouring
  • 3 Tbsp vegetable oil

Directions:

  • Place the flour and baking soda in a bowl.
  • Combine salt, water and a few drops food colouring in another bowl and stir it well.
  • Pour the water and salt mixture in with the flour.
  • Knead with your hands until the desired texture is achieved. You might need to add a bit more salt or water.
  • Add vegetable oil and mix in well.

Tip: To keep the play dough from drying out, store it in an airtight container.

Once made, play dough can offer hours of fun and entertainment! In fact, in this blog by the artful parent, you’ll find 39 different fun activities that you can do with play dough: https://artfulparent.com/39-ideas-for-playing-with-playdough/

Enjoy!

Learning with Science: Dancing Mothballs

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Cognitive learning is all about watching, listening touching and experiencing. Naturally, children are more likely to absorb things they see and hear around them. Learning techniques such as science activities and experiments are as popular as they are with children, because they really do work with how children learn.

The experts point out that science is important in the lives of young people for a number of reasons:

  • Science involves a lot of communication with other people.
  • Science develops patience and perseverance in kids.
  • It can help kids form a healthy dose of skepticism.
  • Science teaches kids about the world around them.
  • Science can spark in kids’ minds that they, too, can help solve the world’s big problems.

To learn more about the benefits of science for children, see our “learning science through play” article from February of this year. But don’t take our word for it – come see for yourself by joining us for our next science activity on June 27th from 1:30-2pm. CT staff will be guiding children through a fun, hands-on “dancing mothball” activity. It will surely ignite your child’s curiosity and fascination with the world around us!

See you there!

Creating Together Parkdale Family Resource Centre

Our mission is to support the healthy social, cognitive, emotional and physical development of children 0 to 6 years and their families. We welcome children aged 0 to 6 years and their families/ caregivers to relax and connect with each other and with the greater communities through our many programs.
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