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Markham Ontario Early Years Centre
November 2014
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3990 -14th
Avenue
Markham, ON L3R 0B2
Phone: (905) 479-0002
Fax:
(905) 305- 8976
email: oeycmarkham@ familydaycare.com
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Markham Ontario Early Years Centre
November 2014
www.ontarioearlyyears.ca
This calendar can be viewed on-line @ www.familydaycare.com
Monday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Thursday
Program Hours
Friday
Saturday
1
Office Hours
Mon. Tues. Wed. & Fri.:
9:30am - 4:00pm
Thursday:
9:30am -7:30pm
Saturday:
9:30am -2:30pm
Please remember to bring your
indoor shoes
when attending programs.
*Love, Learn, Laugh* Wk 1
1:30 – 3:30
Story Time
10:00 – 11:00
Family Time
1:30 – 3:30
Exploring Science
2:00 – 3:00
10
*Fun With Literacy* Wk 2
9:45 – 11:15
11
Babies in Playland
9:30 – 11:30
Singable Stories for Toddlers
10:15 – 11:00
*Love, Learn, Laugh* Wk 2
1:30 – 3:30
Family Time
1:30 – 3:30
Exploring Science
2:00 – 3:00
18
*Love, Learn, Laugh* Wk 3
1:30 – 3:30
Story Time
10:00 – 11:00
Family Time
1:30 – 3:30
Exploring Science
2:00 – 3:00
24
*Fun With Literacy* Wk 4
9:45 – 11:15
Singable Stories for Toddlers
10:15 – 11:00
*Love, Learn, Laugh* Wk 4
1:30 – 3:30
25
Babies in Playland
9:30 – 11:30
Story Time
10:00 – 11:00
Family Time
1:30 – 3:30
*Let’s Talk Science*
2:00 – 3:00
19
Family Time
9:30 – 11:30
Messy Play
10:00 – 11:00
*The Parent-Child
Mother Goose Program* Wk 3
1:30 – 2:30
Infant Action
2:00 – 3:00
Babies in Playland
9:30 – 11:30
Singable Stories for Toddlers
10:15 – 11:00
12
Family Time
9:30 – 11:30
Messy Play
10:00 – 11:00
*The Parent-Child
Mother Goose Program* Wk 2
1:30 – 2:30
Infant Action
2:00 – 3:00
Story Time
10:00 – 11:00
17
*Fun With Literacy* Wk 3
9:45 – 11:15
5
Family Time
9:30 – 11:30
Messy Play
10:00 – 11:00
*The Parent-Child
Mother Goose Program* Wk 1
1:30 – 2:30
Infant Action
2:00 – 3:00
Babies in Playland
9:30 – 11:30
Singable Stories for Toddlers
10:15 – 11:00
Mon. Tues. Wed. & Fri.
8:30am – 4:30pm
Thursday:
8:30am – 8:00pm
Saturday:
9:00am – 3:00pm
4
3
*Fun With Literacy* Wk 1
9:45 – 11:15
Me and Dad
9:30 – 11:30
26
Family Time
9:30 – 11:30
Messy Play
10:00 – 11:00
*The Parent-Child
Mother Goose Program* Wk 4
1:30 – 2:30
Infant Action
2:00 – 3:00
(Dads only please)
Creative Movement
1:00 – 2:00
6
Infant Hearing Screenings
Tot Stop
9:30 – 11:30
Singable Stories for Babies
9:45 – 10:30 / 10:45 – 11:30
*Fun With Numbers* Wk 1
1:30 – 3:00
Family Time
6:00 – 7:30
Infant Hearing Screenings
(Dads only please)
Open Door
1:30 – 3:30
Creative Movement
1:00 – 2:00
14
20
Tot Stop
9:30 – 11:30
21
22
Me and Dad
9:30 – 11:30
(Dads only please)
Centre closed
at 12:00 noon for
Staff Professional
Development.
Family Time
6:00 – 7:30
Tot Stop
9:30 – 11:30
Singable Stories for Babies
9:45 – 10:30 / 10:45 – 11:30
*Fun With Numbers* Wk 4
1:30 – 3:00
Family Time
6:00 – 7:30
Creative Movement
1:00 – 2:00
*Nobody’s Perfect* Wk 4
9:30 – 11:30
Singable Stories for Babies
9:45 – 10:30 / 10:45 – 11:30
*Fun With Numbers* Wk 3
1:30 – 3:00
Infant Hearing Screenings
(Dads only please)
Open Door
1:30 – 3:30
Family Time
6:00 – 7:30
15
Me and Dad
9:30 – 11:30
*Nobody’s Perfect* Wk 3
9:30 – 11:30
Singable Stories for Babies
9:45 – 10:30 / 10:45 – 11:30
*Fun With Numbers* Wk 2
1:30 – 3:00
8
Me and Dad
9:30 – 11:30
*Nobody’s Perfect* Wk 2
9:30 – 11:30
13
Tot Stop
9:30 – 11:30
Infant Hearing Screenings
7
Creative Movement
1:00 – 2:00
29
28
27
*Nobody’s Perfect* Wk 5
9:30 – 11:30
Open Door
1:30 – 3:30
Me and Dad
9:30 – 11:30
(Dads only please)
Creative Movement
1:00 – 2:00
Markham Ontario Early Years Centre
November
November 2014
Our Satellite Programs and Partners
Ellen Fairclough
Public School
33 Brando Avenue
Markham, ON
L3S 4K9
Cedarwood
Public School
399 Elson Street
Markham, ON
L3S 4R8
Markham Village
Public Library
6031 Hwy. #7
Markham, ON
L3P 3A7
Parkland Early Learning
and Family Centre
18 Coxworth Avenue
Markham, ON
L3S 3B8
Rouge River
Community Centre
120 Rouge Bank Drive
Markham, ON
L3S 4B7
360°kids
40 Washington St.
Markham, ON
L3P 2R5
(905) 471-1620
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Ellen Fairclough PS
Cedarwood PS
Ellen Fairclough PS
Cedarwood PS
Family Time
9:00 – 11:00
Family Time
9:00 – 11:00
Family Time
9:00 – 11:00
Family Time
9:00 – 11:00
&
&
Family Time
12:30 – 2:30
Family Time
12:15 – 2:15
Nov. 12th:
Early Literacy Specialist Visiting
&
&
Family Time
12:15 – 2:15
Family Time
12:30 – 2:30
Nov. 12th: *Make & Take*
with Early Literacy Specialist
(Family Time not offered Nov. 13th –
program closed for
Staff Professional Development)
(Family Time not offered Nov.12th
in the afternoon)
Markham Village
Public Library
Rouge River
Community Centre
*Fun With Numbers*
Family Time
9:30 – 11:30
November 3rd – 24th
10:00 – 11:00
&
*The Parent-Child
Mother Goose – Cantonese*
Nov. 4th – Dec. 16th
1:30 – 2:30
Parkland Early Learning
and Family Centre
*Exploring Science*
November 5th – 26th
9:30 – 10:30
Please note that programs
and program times
are subject to change.
We invite you to visit
www.ontarioearlyyears.ca
as well as www.familydaycare.com
or call the Markham Ontario
Early Years Centre
@ (905) 479-0002 for the most
up-to-date schedule of events.
**Please note: When York Region
District School Board buses are
cancelled, the satellite programs
are also cancelled.
Program Descriptions
Non-Registered Programs for Parents, Caregivers, and their Children
Babies in Playland – birth up to 18 months
Story Time – 2 to 6 years
Parents/caregivers and babies participate together in early learning activities that help to stimulate
cognitive, physical and social development. Information on early childhood development will be
available.
The development of language is the key to a child’s sense of independence and positive self-esteem.
This development is enhanced and supported by focusing on pre-reading skills with the use of storytelling,
Singable Stories for Babies – birth up to 18 months
Exploring Science – 3 to 6 years
This program focuses on a variety of story-telling methods, story songs, story-telling with props, and
reading from a book. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to try these different methods at home.
Children enjoy exploring through discovery and manipulation of a variety of materials. In this program,
children explore basic cause and effect, practice problem solving skills and experience self-discovery.
Infant Action – 3 months up to 12 months
Family Time – birth to 6 years
This program focuses on developing your infant’s large motor skill. A variety of equipment, action songs
and rhymes are used to promote this development.
Family Time is for parents/caregivers and their children to meet others and play interactively in an early
learning environment. The program includes; arts and crafts, music, pre-reading, and math concepts.
Creative Movement – birth to 6 years
Tot Stop – 18 months up to 36 months
This program focuses on toddler development through play. Parents/caregivers engage in activities with
their children including, arts and crafts, sensory activities, songs and rhymes.
The program offers a variety of activities such as finger plays, songs, musical games and movement.
fosters development in listening skills, language development and both large and fine motor skills.
Me and Dad – birth to 6 years (Dads only program)
Singable Stories for Toddlers – 18 months up to 36 months
This program focuses on a variety of story-telling methods, story songs, story-telling with props, and
reading from a book. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to try these different methods at home.
This program is for dads, uncles and grandpas to play interactively with their children. The program
arts and crafts, music and movement and focuses on science and discovery.
Messy Play – 18 months to 6 years
Open Door – birth to 6 years
This program focuses on exploring our five senses through a variety of multi-sensorial activities. A variety
of sensory experiences stimulate children and gives them new information about the world.
Come and explore our centre and the many services and resources available to you. Families are
welcome to come and play with their children when regular programs are not being offered.
Registered Programs
*Fun With Literacy* / *Fun With Numbers* - 2 ½ to 6 years (4 weeks: Markham Main Site)
Fun With Literacy focuses on learning language with your child by building on the sounds of letters, while Fun With Numbers enhances your child’s math skills.
Registration is required. To register please contact the Main Site @ (905) 479-0002
*Fun With Numbers* - 2 ½ to 6 years (4 weeks: Markham Village Public Library)
Fun With Numbers enhances your child’s math skills, by exploring different math concepts through the use of unique activities.
Registration is required. To register please contact the Main Site @ (905) 479-0002
*The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program-Cantonese* - birth to 18 months (7 weeks: Rouge River CC)
A group experience for parents and their babies, focusing on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs and stories together.
Registration is by phone on Friday, October 24th @ 2:30pm. To register please call the Main Site @ (905) 479-0002
*The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program* - birth to 18 months (7 weeks: Markham Main Site)
A group experience for parents and their babies, focusing on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs and stories together.
Registration is by phone on Thursday, October 30th @ 10:30am. To register please call the Main Site @ (905) 479-0002
*Love, Learn, Laugh*- birth to 12 months (6 weeks: Markham Main Site)
This workshop focuses on sharing moments of love, learning and laughter with your baby while putting together a scrapbook of baby’s first year.
Each week’s activities will be followed by a discussion session and singing songs, focused on the topic of the day.
Registration is by phone on Friday, October 31st @ 2:30pm. To register please call the Main Site @ (905) 479-0002
*Let’s Talk Science*- 3 – 6 years (Markham Main Site)
This one day program of science and discovery is run by a group of students from the University of Toronto, Scarborough.
Registration is required. To register please contact the Main Site @ (905) 479-0002
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