Upcoming Events

December 2023
The Christmas Store
Children 4-10 years old will experience the joy of giving by "shopping" with one of Santa's elves. Each child selects 4 gifts total for 2 special adults. They then take their carefully wrapped gifts home to put under the tree. Christmas morning, they will be watching your excitement as you unwrap their thoughtfully selected gift. Families will also enjoy visits with Santa, games, activities, and a concession. Available again this year is "Saturday Morning Magic" : an inclusive and low sensory…
Find out more »The Christmas Store
Children 4-10 years old will experience the joy of giving by "shopping" with one of Santa's elves. Each child selects 4 gifts total for 2 special adults. They then take their carefully wrapped gifts home to put under the tree. Christmas morning, they will be watching your excitement as you unwrap their thoughtfully selected gift. Families will also enjoy visits with Santa, games, activities, and a concession. Available again this year is "Saturday Morning Magic" : an inclusive and low sensory…
Find out more »The Christmas Store
Children 4-10 years old will experience the joy of giving by "shopping" with one of Santa's elves. Each child selects 4 gifts total for 2 special adults. They then take their carefully wrapped gifts home to put under the tree. Christmas morning, they will be watching your excitement as you unwrap their thoughtfully selected gift. Families will also enjoy visits with Santa, games, activities, and a concession. Available again this year is "Saturday Morning Magic" : an inclusive and low sensory…
Find out more »January 2024
PSD Family Sessions: Building Brains – Executive Functioning
Executive Functioning skills provide critical support for learning and development, and while we aren't born with these skills, we are born with the potential to develop them through interactions and practice. Through games and playful activities, children can practice and strengthen important executive function skills that will help them throughout their lives, including learning to focus their attention, strengthening their working memory, and developing basic self-control This is a free Parkland School Division Family Session. If you have any questions,…
Find out more »PSD Family Session: Early Years: Food, Feeding, and Eating
Come and join our Occupational Therapist, Jana Bromley, as she shares her tips and tricks to support your child's food repertoire. Additionally, she will provide strategies for feeding and increasing their independence. She will be happy to answer any individual questions you may have. This is a free Parkland School Division Family Session. If you have any questions, please contact Early Childhood Services at 780-963-8429.
Find out more »ADHD Support Group for Caregivers of Children with ADHD
This is a free monthly support group for parents of children or adolescents with ADHD. We offer a safe space to share your challenges and successes, to learn about ADHD, as well as parenting strategies and tools to support your child and/or adolescent with ADHD. Group will meet the last Wednesday of each month. You may register at any time. In partnership with Little Oaks Psychology.
Find out more »February 2024
PSD Family Session: AAC – Parent Session
This Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) session is focused on how to use a variety of apps including Touch Chat and LAMP as well as low tech options. Our Speech and Language Pathologists, Emily Balon and Kirsten Noppers, will be here to support and guide you as you navigate these communication devices to support your child.
Find out more »PSD Family Session: Fine and Gross Motor Development
Children are constantly moving their body and enjoy both fine and gross motor movements. Please come and join our Occupational Therapist, Jana Bromley, while she explains the difference between fine and gross motor skills and how you can support these to further develop in your child. This is a free Parkland School Division Family Session. If you have any questions, please contact Early Childhood Services at 780-963-8429.
Find out more »ADHD Support Group for Caregivers of Children with ADHD
This is a free monthly support group for parents of children or adolescents with ADHD. We offer a safe space to share your challenges and successes, to learn about ADHD, as well as parenting strategies and tools to support your child and/or adolescent with ADHD. Group will meet the last Wednesday of each month. You may register at any time. In partnership with Little Oaks Psychology.
Find out more »March 2024
PSD Family Session: Active Living/Physical Literacy for Young Learners
Join us for an interactive and informative session focused on cultivating active living and promoting physical literacy in young learners. Designed for parents and people working with young children, this session will delve into the significant role of physical activity in the holistic development of children. Facilitated by Cathy Traynor, Health and Wellness Facilitator. This is a free Parkland School Division Family Session. If you have any questions, please contact Early Childhood Services at 780-963-8429.
Find out more »PSD Family Session: Self-Regulation & Independence
Join Psychologist, Joel Pukalo, as he shares strategies to support self-regulation from personal and professional experiences as an educator and a parent. This session will offer practical strategies to build emotional awareness and understand co-regulation and self-regulation. Parents are encouraged to bring questions or specific areas of challenges their children may be experiencing at this time. This is a free Parkland School Division Family Session. If you have any questions, please contact Early Childhood Services at 780-963-8429.
Find out more »PSD Family Session: Seeds of Literacy
To have the best possible start in school, children need a strong foundation of early literacy skills. These are the skills that prepare children to read, write, and use the kind of language they'll be expected to use in school. Come learn how to plant the seeds of literacy to develop strong language and literacy skills through books and everyday interactions. This is a free Parkland School Division Family Session. If you have any questions, please contact Early Childhood…
Find out more »ADHD Support Group for Caregivers of Children with ADHD
This is a free monthly support group for parents of children or adolescents with ADHD. We offer a safe space to share your challenges and successes, to learn about ADHD, as well as parenting strategies and tools to support your child and/or adolescent with ADHD. Group will meet the last Wednesday of each month. You may register at any time. In partnership with Little Oaks Psychology.
Find out more »April 2024
PSD Family Session: Parent Advocacy Support and Services in Communities
Aims to empower parents with the necessary tools and knowledge to effectively advocate for their children's needs within our local community. The session will highlight available resources, support networks, and services, equipping parents with the skills to navigate educational, healthcare, and social systems on behalf of their children, fostering a proactive and informed approach to parental advocacy. This is a free Parkland School Division Family Session. If you have any questions, please contact Early Childhood Services at 780-963-8429.
Find out more »ADHD Support Group for Caregivers of Children with ADHD
This is a free monthly support group for parents of children or adolescents with ADHD. We offer a safe space to share your challenges and successes, to learn about ADHD, as well as parenting strategies and tools to support your child and/or adolescent with ADHD. Group will meet the last Wednesday of each month. You may register at any time. In partnership with Little Oaks Psychology.
Find out more »PSD Family Session: New to ASD
Join Joel Pukalo, Psychologist, as he provides information on Autism. Whether your child has a new diagnosis or you are wanting to gather more information and have questions, he is ready to support. You will also learn about next steps and resources available. This is a free Parkland School Division Family Session. If you have any questions, please contact Early Childhood Services at 780-963-8429.
Find out more »May 2024
PSD Family Session: Play and Learning – Getting Ready for Kindergarten
Kindergarten is a new experience for all children and it may be their first time entering school. Come and learn what Kindergarten is all about and how you can support your child as they embark upon this amazing learning journey. This is a free Parkland School Division Family Session. If you have any questions, please contact Early Childhood Services at 780-963-8429.
Find out more »PSD Family Session: Spring Fling & New to Early Education Info
This is a parent and child fun event for our new to Early Education families. It is a pop in event so join when it works for you to come. There will be playful activities and information for you to gather about early education. A few of our team members will be joining so you can meet them and ask any questions you may have about our wonderful program. This is a free Parkland School Division Family Session. If…
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