January 2021 - YMCA of Niagara
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January 2021
Virtual Services
We’re still here for you
Our YMCA EarlyON Child and Family
Centres are currently closed in alignment
with provincial legislation and efforts to
promote public safety and support physical
distancing in response to the COVID 19
pandemic.
EarlyON Program Facilitators continue to
provide services for children, parents and
caregivers virtually. We are able to support
you, answer questions and provide
resources by telephone, email and through
our social media posts on Facebook and
Twitter.
Interactive sessions for parents, caregivers Do you have questions?
and children are also provided via Zoom. Are you looking for
resources or strategies to
Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook for support your child’s devel-
tips, resources and fun activities for you and opment?
your family.
Reach us by telephone
Monday to Friday.
Registration Information EarlyON Bunting:
To register for any of our online workshops, 289-686-5543
circles or storytimes please email
EarlyON Grantham:
289-686-4255
earlyon.admin@niagara.ymca.ca
EarlyON Thorold:
289-241-0372
Spaces are limited so please register early.
When you email to register, please mention EarlyON Walker:
your name, and your child’s name and age. 905-650-7019
Circle Time on Zoom
Join an EarlyON Educator for live Zoom Circle time every week
Activity Date and Time Location Description
Circle Time EVERY Friday at Zoom To register, please email
11am earlyon.admin@niagara.ymca.ca
Includes songs,
stories and activities EVERY Tuesday at You will be sent a Zoom link to
9am access the circle time you have
registered for.
If your child has any song
requests, please include those
choices in your email.
Adult Workshops
Adult workshop Date and Time Location Description
Becoming a New Wednesday Zoom During these unprecedented times
it is difficult for new parents to
Parent During Covid January 13
connect and share their
1pm experiences. Please join Kristin for
a conversation about the
challenges new parents face and
share some ways to cope.
Super Dads, Thursday Zoom Calling all dads! This workshop is
for you! Super Kids... they come
Super Kids! Child January 14
from Super Dads; who put in a lot
Development 11am of sweat and effort in the hopes to
Workshop for Dads help their children grow into mature
adults who contribute to the world
and who are nurtured by caring,
involved and responsible
parents. Join us as we
discuss child development and
how it specifically relates to a
father’s role.
Screen Time Wednesday Zoom This discussion will focus on the
latest screen time guidelines,
January 27
including how much is too much,
1pm the best ways to use screen time,
and options to reduce screen time
to ensure a well balanced
experience.
Adult Workshops Continued
Activity Date and Time Location Description
Sock Buddy Thursday Zoom Sock Buddies, filled with rice, can
be microwaved for a snuggly
January 28
friend for your child to take to bed
1pm or take out on chilly errands with
you. There is no sewing required
and it’s a great way to use those
poor single socks that might be
lying in your drawer! Add your
favourite essential oil for a little
extra comfort! Materials Needed:
one crew-length sock, 2.5 cups of
rice, hot glue gun, string, sharpie
markers, fabric scraps for
decorating
Children’s Workshops
Children’s Activity Date and Time Location Description
Bird Feeders Thursday Zoom Do you have any stale cereal or
fruit that’s past its prime? Let’s
January 7
make a bird feeder! It’s a great
10am craft for strengthening fine-motor
skills and a lovely way to help
out your backyard friends when
food sources are scarce.
Materials needed: cereal
(i.e Cheerios), fruit, wooden
skewers and string
Frozen Sun Saturday Zoom For this project, go for a walk
around your neighbourhood and
Catcher January 9 collect items you would like to add
10am to your suncatcher (small twigs,
pine needles, small pinecones )
whatever you can find! We will
assemble them in a water-filled
container, and soon have a Frozen
Suncatcher. Materials Needed:
small container, string/ribbon,
access to water and a freezer,
items you’ve collected (fruit peels
from compost work too) 3
Children’s Workshops Continued
Activity Date and Time Location Description
Paper Plate Monday Zoom This super easy and fun “Frosty”
with a big top hat will make a
Snowman January 11 terrific winter window or door
10am hanging. Children will exercise
their small muscles, and use eye/
hand coordination as part of this
creative project.
Try it Tuesday Tuesday Zoom Broccoli and Avocado!
Are you interested in trying new
January 12 foods? Maybe learning some new
10am recipes to try? Join in and try a
new fruit and vegetable and learn
some healthy recipes to share
with the whole family!
Lemon Volcanoes Saturday Zoom A little bit of science and a whole
lot of FUN! What happens when
January 16
baking soda and lemon juice
10am collide? A mini lemon volcano!
Materials Needed: 2 fresh lemons
food colouring, baking soda, dish
soap, sharp knife, and plate
Melting Snow Men Monday Zoom This puffy paint sensory activity is
perfect for a cold, wintery day,
January 18
and makes a cute keepsake
10am when it’s dry. Material Needed:
shaving foam, white school glue,
sparkles, (if you have them!)
construction paper (blue, black,
orange) googly eyes, scraps of
material or felt, twigs
Winter Water Colour Saturday Zoom Let’s make a beautiful winter
painting...a surprise painting that
Art January 23
comes to life when wax meets
10am water colours! Materials Needed:
white paper, a white crayon,
water colour paints, paintbrush
Sparkly Winter Monday Zoom Do you have a little artist in your
family who enjoys using different
Painting January 25
household items to create a
10am masterpiece? Join on in today in 4
creating a sparkly painting using
Epsom salts!Infant Workshop
Activity Date and Time Location Description
Infant Picasso Thursday Zoom Get out your paint brushes, canvas
and camera! It's time to watch your
January 21
baby in action! Come and join me
10am today and watch your infant turn into
a baby Picasso.
Good Night Friends
Bedtime Stories on Zoom
Join an EarlyON Educator for live Zoom Bedtime Stories time every week
Activity Date and Time Location Description
Bedtime Stories EVERY Zoom To register, please email
earlyon.admin@niagara.ymca.ca
Wednesday at
7:30pm You will be sent a Zoom link to
access the bedtime story session
you have registered for.
Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook for tips,
resources and fun activities for you and your family.
Did you know, that you can also access all of our
posted resources and videos right on our website?
5 https://ymcaofniagara.org/programs/community-initiatives/earlyon-centres/NEW Get social with EarlyON at the YMCA of Niagara!
Follow our new Facebook Page @EarlyONatYMCANiagara for tips and resources, how
-to videos on how to get creative with your little ones and details about how to participate
in our free, high-quality programs for families and children from birth to 6 years old. We
have four locations in St. Catharines and Thorold but right now all of our programs and
services are offered virtually.
*CONTEST ALERT* if you follow our new Facebook Page
@EarlyONatYMCANiagara before January 31 you will be entered into a draw to win an
EarlyON Travel Mug!EARLYON CHILD AND FAMILY CENTRES:
EARLYON CHILD AND FAMILY CENTRES:
Are places where parents, caregivers and children build strong relationships with each
other and connect
Are places where with othercaregivers
parents, families and
andEarlyON
childrenprofessionals
build strong relationships with each
other and connect with other families and EarlyON professionals
Offer a variety of programs and services that meet the unique needs of children and fami-
Offer a variety of programs and services that meet the unique needs of children and
lies in an inclusive environment
families in an inclusive environment
Provide
Provide resources
resources and workshops
and workshops with up-to-date
with up-to-date information
information for allfor all stages
stages of your
of your family
family life, from preconception and prenatal care, to nutrition, toilet training, toddler
life, from preconception and prenatal care, to nutrition, toilet training, toddler curiosity,
curiosity, and early school experiences
and early school experiences
Are funded by the Ontario Ministry of Education through Niagara Region Children
Are Services
funded by the Ontario Ministry of Education through Niagara Region Children Services
Do you have questions about your child’s health or growth and development?
Now you can:
· Call @ 905-684-7555 or 1-888-505-6074 ext.7555
· Email
· Live Chat (auto-translated in 90 different languages)
· Facebook messenger
With a public health nurse at Niagara Parents.
Nurses are happy to provide reliable advice about; pregnancy, newborn care, feeding
your baby, behavioural issues, child or parental mental health concerns, and community
supports. A public health nurse is available to answer your questions Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. You are also able to register for many of our clinics and classes
at niagararegion.ca/parents. We’re with your every step of the way
Visit any one of these sites to find more about EarlyON virtual services,
resources and contact information.
YMCA Twitter: @YMCANiagara
Facebook: YMCA of Niagara
www.youtube.com
YMCA of Niagara Website: https://ymcaofniagara.org/programs/community-initiatives/earlyon-centres/You can also read
