Calendar

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned a number of sessions for current pre-kindergarten families registered in the Play and Learn at School (PALS) program. Sessions are designed to help children and families continue building on the skills they’re learning in PALS classrooms and prepare for the transition to kindergarten.

We invite you to join us for any or all of these upcoming sessions that fit your schedule. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while other are meant for PALS students to join in as well. Sessions will take place virtually, and the links to join will be sent directly to all registered families.

View the full list of sessions

Blissful Bedtimes (stretch and breathe)
Audience: Parents/Caregivers and PALS students

Join Sara to create a new bedtime routine with a predictable stretch, breathe and relaxation sequence that helps both you and your child transition into a restful sleep. This approach can help with night worries and fears, as well as helping children settle down for sleep when the sun is still shining.

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 number of sessions for current pre-kindergarten families registered in the Play and Learn at School (PALS) program. Sessions are designed to help children and families continue building on the skills they’re learning in PALS classrooms and prepare for the transition to kindergarten.

We invite you to join us for any or all of these upcoming sessions that fit your schedule. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while other are meant for PALS students to join in as well. Sessions will take place virtually, and the links to join will be sent directly to all registered families.

View the full list of sessions

Spring Fun with Intellidance
Audience: Parents/Caregivers and PALS students
Date: Fridays, 11-11:30 a.m., April 9, 16, 30

This will be a lively, 30-minute, online series of classes in which caregivers and children can experience the joy of music and dance together! There will be songs, rhymes, props and simple choreography to keep your kiddos moving the whole class. All while working on balance, flexibility and co-ordination—and of course, a lot of FUN!

April Sessions: Spring Space and Place/Sound and Silence
In the three sessions, we’ll discover and explore the movement and musical concepts of space and place, sound and silence. We’ll explore through a spring theme, so get ready for lots of bunny hopping!

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 number of sessions for current pre-kindergarten families registered in the Play and Learn at School (PALS) program. Sessions are designed to help children and families continue building on the skills they’re learning in PALS classrooms and prepare for the transition to kindergarten.

We invite you to join us for any or all of these upcoming sessions that fit your schedule. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while other are meant for PALS students to join in as well. Sessions will take place virtually, and the links to join will be sent directly to all registered families.

View the full list of sessions

Fine Motor Progressions
Audience: Parents/Caregivers

Many fine-motor tasks develop in a predictable sequence. We’ll go over the stages of fine-motor development and provide ideas for activities and play at home to support this skill development.

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 number of sessions for current pre-kindergarten families registered in the Play and Learn at School (PALS) program. Sessions are designed to help children and families continue building on the skills they’re learning in PALS classrooms and prepare for the transition to kindergarten.

We invite you to join us for any or all of these upcoming sessions that fit your schedule. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while other are meant for PALS students to join in as well. Sessions will take place virtually, and the links to join will be sent directly to all registered families.

View the full list of sessions

Fine Motor Progressions
Audience: Parents/Caregivers

Many fine-motor tasks develop in a predictable sequence. We’ll go over the stages of fine-motor development and provide ideas for activities and play at home to support this skill development.

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 number of sessions for current pre-kindergarten families registered in the Play and Learn at School (PALS) program. Sessions are designed to help children and families continue building on the skills they’re learning in PALS classrooms and prepare for the transition to kindergarten.

We invite you to join us for any or all of these upcoming sessions that fit your schedule. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while other are meant for PALS students to join in as well. Sessions will take place virtually, and the links to join will be sent directly to all registered families.

View the full list of sessions

Spring Fun with Intellidance
Audience: Parents/Caregivers and PALS students
Date: Fridays, 11-11:30 a.m., April 9, 16, 30

This will be a lively, 30-minute, online series of classes in which caregivers and children can experience the joy of music and dance together! There will be songs, rhymes, props and simple choreography to keep your kiddos moving the whole class. All while working on balance, flexibility and co-ordination—and of course, a lot of FUN!

April Sessions: Spring Space and Place/Sound and Silence
In the three sessions, we’ll discover and explore the movement and musical concepts of space and place, sound and silence. We’ll explore through a spring theme, so get ready for lots of bunny hopping!

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

Sessions will be held online using Microsoft Teams Meetings,  Join on your computer or mobile app  Click here to join the meeting

• We thank all families for joining us in our gatherings and sharing your stories.  For our final virtual gathering of the school year, we hope to discuss:

1. Looking back: highlights from around EIPS
2. Looking forward: What are your hopes for your child/ren? What does success and achievement look like as part of our EIPS family?

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned a number of sessions for current pre-kindergarten families registered in the Play and Learn at School (PALS) program. Sessions are designed to help children and families continue building on the skills they’re learning in PALS classrooms and prepare for the transition to kindergarten.

We invite you to join us for any or all of these upcoming sessions that fit your schedule. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while other are meant for PALS students to join in as well. Sessions will take place virtually, and the links to join will be sent directly to all registered families.

View the full list of sessions

Speech Development
Audience: Parents/Caregivers

By the time children reach the age of seven, 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 online session, hosted by two EIPS speech-language pathologists, will provide information about the progression of speech-sound development and strategies parents can use to support this development.

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

On April 21st, starting at 7, SCS is hosting a parent night where psychologist Dr. Alex Russell will be sharing on the topic: Keeping them Safe while Helping them Grow: Supporting children’s emotional growth in challenging times.

Knowing when and how to support our children at school is never easy. The dangers presented by a pandemic only add to the challenge of balancing the need to protect our children, on the one hand, while continuing to support their emotional growth on the other. This workshop offers clear and helpful guidelines to help parents navigate these challenges while maintaining close, supportive relationships with their children.

The workshop asks whether we are doing our kids a disservice by removing obstacles and doing our best to eradicate all stress and anxiety from their lives?

During the evening, Dr. Russell will offer a fresh perspective on raising self-reliant, motivated children, ready to take on the world. This session will give parents the tools to:

• Understand parent-child dynamics
• Resist the pressure to over-parent
• Build trusting relationships with teachers and school administration so they can play an effective role in your child’s life
• Understand problems such as ADHD, anxiety, and substance abuse
• Embrace failing as learning, not parental incompetence
• Enact common-sense strategies for parents worn out from worrying about their kids and their future.

Teams Link

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The EIPS Early Learning team has planned a number of sessions for current pre-kindergarten families registered in the Play and Learn at School (PALS) program. Sessions are designed to help children and families continue building on the skills they’re learning in PALS classrooms and prepare for the transition to kindergarten.

We invite you to join us for any or all of these upcoming sessions that fit your schedule. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while other are meant for PALS students to join in as well. Sessions will take place virtually, and the links to join will be sent directly to all registered families.

View the full list of sessions

Speech Development
Audience: Parents/Caregivers

By the time children reach the age of seven, 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 online session, hosted by two EIPS speech-language pathologists, will provide information about the progression of speech-sound development and strategies parents can use to support this development.

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 number of sessions for current pre-kindergarten families registered in the Play and Learn at School (PALS) program. Sessions are designed to help children and families continue building on the skills they’re learning in PALS classrooms and prepare for the transition to kindergarten.

We invite you to join us for any or all of these upcoming sessions that fit your schedule. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while other are meant for PALS students to join in as well. Sessions will take place virtually, and the links to join will be sent directly to all registered families.

View the full list of sessions

Storytime with the Strathcona Library
Audience: Parents/Caregivers and PALS students

Early literacy staff at the Strathcona County Library are excited to share an interactive, virtual storytime with the children, sprinkled with fun facts about the library for the grown-ups. Come find out how the library has been adapting services over the last year and learn about upcoming programs and services for families!

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 number of sessions for current pre-kindergarten families registered in the Play and Learn at School (PALS) program. Sessions are designed to help children and families continue building on the skills they’re learning in PALS classrooms and prepare for the transition to kindergarten.

We invite you to join us for any or all of these upcoming sessions that fit your schedule. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while other are meant for PALS students to join in as well. Sessions will take place virtually, and the links to join will be sent directly to all registered families.

View the full list of sessions

Social Learning
Audience: Parents/Caregivers

What is social learning and why is it important? Join us to learn about typical social development and how to embed social thinking vocabulary into everyday activities. The session will help you to encourage your preschooler to grow socially and will cover the social vocabulary that’s often used in both pre-kindergarten (PALS) and kindergarten classrooms.

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 number of sessions for current pre-kindergarten families registered in the Play and Learn at School (PALS) program. Sessions are designed to help children and families continue building on the skills they’re learning in PALS classrooms and prepare for the transition to kindergarten.

We invite you to join us for any or all of these upcoming sessions that fit your schedule. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while other are meant for PALS students to join in as well. Sessions will take place virtually, and the links to join will be sent directly to all registered families.

View the full list of sessions

Understanding Sensory Processing and Regulation
Audience: Parents/Caregivers

Join the occupational therapist to discuss what sensory processing is and how it influences regulation—the ability for your child to be calm and ready to participate. We’ll review some home strategies that can become part of your daily routine to support regulation.

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 number of sessions for current pre-kindergarten families registered in the Play and Learn at School (PALS) program. Sessions are designed to help children and families continue building on the skills they’re learning in PALS classrooms and prepare for the transition to kindergarten.

We invite you to join us for any or all of these upcoming sessions that fit your schedule. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while other are meant for PALS students to join in as well. Sessions will take place virtually, and the links to join will be sent directly to all registered families.

View the full list of sessions

Understanding Sensory Processing and Regulation
Audience: Parents/Caregivers

Join the occupational therapist to discuss what sensory processing is and how it influences regulation—the ability for your child to be calm and ready to participate. We’ll review some home strategies that can become part of your daily routine to support regulation.

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 number of sessions for current pre-kindergarten families registered in the Play and Learn at School (PALS) program. Sessions are designed to help children and families continue building on the skills they’re learning in PALS classrooms and prepare for the transition to kindergarten.

We invite you to join us for any or all of these upcoming sessions that fit your schedule. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while other are meant for PALS students to join in as well. Sessions will take place virtually, and the links to join will be sent directly to all registered families.

View the full list of sessions

Spring Fun with Intellidance
Audience: Parents/Caregivers and PALS students
Date: Fridays, 11-11:30 a.m., April 9, 16, 30

This will be a lively, 30-minute, online series of classes in which caregivers and children can experience the joy of music and dance together! There will be songs, rhymes, props and simple choreography to keep your kiddos moving the whole class. All while working on balance, flexibility and co-ordination—and of course, a lot of FUN!

April Sessions: Spring Space and Place/Sound and Silence
In the three sessions, we’ll discover and explore the movement and musical concepts of space and place, sound and silence. We’ll explore through a spring theme, so get ready for lots of bunny hopping!

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 number of sessions for current pre-kindergarten families registered in the Play and Learn at School (PALS) program. Sessions are designed to help children and families continue building on the skills they’re learning in PALS classrooms and prepare for the transition to kindergarten.

We invite you to join us for any or all of these upcoming sessions that fit your schedule. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while other are meant for PALS students to join in as well. Sessions will take place virtually, and the links to join will be sent directly to all registered families.

View the full list of sessions

Blissful Bedtimes (stretch and breathe)
Audience: Parents/Caregivers and PALS students

Join Sara to create a new bedtime routine with a predictable stretch, breathe and relaxation sequence that helps both you and your child transition into a restful sleep. This approach can help with night worries and fears, as well as helping children settle down for sleep when the sun is still shining.

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 number of sessions for current pre-kindergarten families registered in the Play and Learn at School (PALS) program. Sessions are designed to help children and families continue building on the skills they’re learning in PALS classrooms and prepare for the transition to kindergarten.

We invite you to join us for any or all of these upcoming sessions that fit your schedule. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while other are meant for PALS students to join in as well. Sessions will take place virtually, and the links to join will be sent directly to all registered families.

View the full list of sessions

Self Help: Building Independence
Audience: Parents/Caregivers

Join the occupational therapist to learn strategies to help your child build independence. The session aims to increase your child’s successful participation with daily routines. We’ll discuss both motor-learning strategies and sensory-regulation strategies you can use at home.

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 number of sessions for current pre-kindergarten families registered in the Play and Learn at School (PALS) program. Sessions are designed to help children and families continue building on the skills they’re learning in PALS classrooms and prepare for the transition to kindergarten.

We invite you to join us for any or all of these upcoming sessions that fit your schedule. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while other are meant for PALS students to join in as well. Sessions will take place virtually, and the links to join will be sent directly to all registered families.

View the full list of sessions

Self Help: Building Independence
Audience: Parents/Caregivers

Join the occupational therapist to learn strategies to help your child build independence. The session aims to increase your child’s successful participation with daily routines. We’ll discuss both motor-learning strategies and sensory-regulation strategies you can use at home.

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 number of sessions for current pre-kindergarten families registered in the Play and Learn at School (PALS) program. Sessions are designed to help children and families continue building on the skills they’re learning in PALS classrooms and prepare for the transition to kindergarten.

We invite you to join us for any or all of these upcoming sessions that fit your schedule. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while other are meant for PALS students to join in as well. Sessions will take place virtually, and the links to join will be sent directly to all registered families.

View the full list of sessions

Rhyme Time with Intellidance
Audience: Parents/Caregivers and PALS students
Date: Fridays, 11-11:30 a.m., May 14, 28, June 11

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 will be songs, rhymes, props and simple choreography to keep your kiddos moving the whole class.

May/June Sessions: Body Parts and Rhythm
In the three sessions, we’ll discover and explore the movement and musical concepts of body parts and rhythm. The foundational movement patterns we explore in these sessions are fundamental for increasing our little ones’ physical literacy.

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 number of sessions for current pre-kindergarten families registered in the Play and Learn at School (PALS) program. Sessions are designed to help children and families continue building on the skills they’re learning in PALS classrooms and prepare for the transition to kindergarten.

We invite you to join us for any or all of these upcoming sessions that fit your schedule. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while other are meant for PALS students to join in as well. Sessions will take place virtually, and the links to join will be sent directly to all registered families.

View the full list of sessions

Building Language Through Everyday Conversations
Audience: Parents/Caregivers

Parents play a crucial role in supporting their children’s language development. Engaging in rich and meaningful conversations is one of the most powerful strategies parents can use to expand their children’s language skills. The session will focus on the foundational strategies that build vocabulary, expand sentences, improve comprehension and promote thinking skills. In this question-and-answer session, speech-language pathologists will present conversational strategies that build language and answer questions parents may have about using these strategies with their children.

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 number of sessions for current pre-kindergarten families registered in the Play and Learn at School (PALS) program. Sessions are designed to help children and families continue building on the skills they’re learning in PALS classrooms and prepare for the transition to kindergarten.

We invite you to join us for any or all of these upcoming sessions that fit your schedule. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while other are meant for PALS students to join in as well. Sessions will take place virtually, and the links to join will be sent directly to all registered families.

View the full list of sessions

Building Language Through Everyday Conversations
Audience: Parents/Caregivers

Parents play a crucial role in supporting their children’s language development. Engaging in rich and meaningful conversations is one of the most powerful strategies parents can use to expand their children’s language skills. The session will focus on the foundational strategies that build vocabulary, expand sentences, improve comprehension and promote thinking skills. In this question-and-answer session, speech-language pathologists will present conversational strategies that build language and answer questions parents may have about using these strategies with their children.

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 number of sessions for current pre-kindergarten families registered in the Play and Learn at School (PALS) program. Sessions are designed to help children and families continue building on the skills they’re learning in PALS classrooms and prepare for the transition to kindergarten.

We invite you to join us for any or all of these upcoming sessions that fit your schedule. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while other are meant for PALS students to join in as well. Sessions will take place virtually, and the links to join will be sent directly to all registered families.

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 your child in making the transition into a new classroom/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 number of sessions for current pre-kindergarten families registered in the Play and Learn at School (PALS) program. Sessions are designed to help children and families continue building on the skills they’re learning in PALS classrooms and prepare for the transition to kindergarten.

We invite you to join us for any or all of these upcoming sessions that fit your schedule. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while other are meant for PALS students to join in as well. Sessions will take place virtually, and the links to join will be sent directly to all registered families.

View the full list of sessions

Rhyme Time with Intellidance
Audience: Parents/Caregivers and PALS students
Date: Fridays, 11-11:30 a.m., May 14, 28, June 11

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 will be songs, rhymes, props and simple choreography to keep your kiddos moving the whole class.

May/June Sessions: Body Parts and Rhythm
In the three sessions, we’ll discover and explore the movement and musical concepts of body parts and rhythm. The foundational movement patterns we explore in these sessions are fundamental for increasing our little ones’ physical literacy.

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 number of sessions for current pre-kindergarten families registered in the Play and Learn at School (PALS) program. Sessions are designed to help children and families continue building on the skills they’re learning in PALS classrooms and prepare for the transition to kindergarten.

We invite you to join us for any or all of these upcoming sessions that fit your schedule. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while other are meant for PALS students to join in as well. Sessions will take place virtually, and the links to join will be sent directly to all registered families.

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 your child in making the transition into a new classroom/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 number of sessions for current pre-kindergarten families registered in the Play and Learn at School (PALS) program. Sessions are designed to help children and families continue building on the skills they’re learning in PALS classrooms and prepare for the transition to kindergarten.

We invite you to join us for any or all of these upcoming sessions that fit your schedule. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while other are meant for PALS students to join in as well. Sessions will take place virtually, and the links to join will be sent directly to all registered families.

View the full list of sessions

Rhyme Time with Intellidance
Audience: Parents/Caregivers and PALS students
Date: Fridays, 11-11:30 a.m., May 14, 28, June 11

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 will be songs, rhymes, props and simple choreography to keep your kiddos moving the whole class.

May/June Sessions: Body Parts and Rhythm
In the three sessions, we’ll discover and explore the movement and musical concepts of body parts and rhythm. The foundational movement patterns we explore in these sessions are fundamental for increasing our little ones’ physical literacy.

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