The Ultimate Spring Family Fun Weekend: Whistler Childrenโs Festival
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As spring unfolds in Whistler, families have the perfect opportunity to create unforgettable memories during the Whistler Childrenโs Festival from May 16-18.
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The inspiring story of Jump Gymnastics
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Jump Gymnastics is more than a businessโitโs a mission rooted in community and inclusivity. As a proudly Canadian, female-owned, and female-led company, they understand the joys and challenges of parenting.
Discover 15 fun family literacy tips for learning together this
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ABC Life Literacy Canada is sharing ideas for families to make sure everyone will keep their literacy skills sharp this Spring Break. These include the following:ย 1. Sing it to Me: Play a song and then pause it. Ask your family to sing the next line โ do theyย know it?ย 2. Pop-up Kitchen: Follow a…
WORLD CUPย SOCCER SPRING BREAK CAMPS + BALL HOCKEY
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Free Kick FC Timbits Soccer Spring Break Camps March 17 - 21, March 24 - 28
Chandra Donelsonโs Childrenโs Book, Penned with Her 7-Year-Old Son, Sparks
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In just two months, "The Data Detective at the Carnival" has captured hearts and imaginations around the world, transforming how children learn about data. With over 50 reviews and an impressive 4.9-star rating, this book is proving that data literacy can be engaging, relatable, and fun for kids of all ages.
Fun Ways to Celebrate Family Day in the Lower Mainland:
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Family Day is just around the corner on Monday, February 17, 2025, and the Lower Mainland is brimming with activities to make the day memorable for you and your loved ones.
Creating a Multicultural Music Classroom Experience in Increasingly Diverse Schools
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As schools across the nation become more diverse, the need for inclusive and culturally responsive education is more important than ever. This applies to all subjects, including music.Traditional music curricula, often focused on Western classical traditions, may no longer fully address the needs of todayโs diverse student populations.Updating the curriculum to create a multicultural music…
SAFE KIDS OFFERS TOP TIPS FOR A FESTIVEโAND INJURY-FREEโHALLOWEEN
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Children are 3.5 timesmore likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than an average day WASHINGTON DC โ With all the fun and festivities of trick-or-treating, it can be easy to forget a frightening reality: Halloween continues to be the most dangerous day for child pedestrians. An analysis of the ten most recent years of federal…
School’s back and so are we! Education issue 2024
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The Summer is over and school bells are ringing again. A new school year can be exciting, but with a new school year comes additional stress for some. In this issue, we share tips on visualization techniques, getting your children invested in their education and ways to help them through academic anxiety. To help you…
Benefits of Joining Extracurricular Activities for Students
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There are seemingly endless options for after-school activities that your children can get involved in, from soccer to swimming to piano lessons. But what do your children really get out of these activities? Here are some reasons why your kids should participate in extracurricular activities, beyond the standard โit looks good on a resume.' Joining…
Curious about Composting? Hereโs how to make healthy soil at
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By: Joe McMahan, Vice President of Sustainability & Shared Value, Maple Leaf Foods Canadians across all coasts are on a mission to champion sustainability, with an incredible 90 per cent of parents feeling they have a responsibility to teach their kids how to be eco-friendly according to a recent survey1. Setting an intention is great,…
BOCA DEL LUPO INTRODUCES MICRO PERFORMANCE SERIES
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Vancouver theatre companyย Boca del Lupoย willย co-presentedย TREEย with theย Vancouver International Childrenโs Festival.ย ย There will be two separate shows: TREEย for infants ages 0 - 2; andย TREE: A World In Itself,ย for neurodiverse children, ages 4 and up.ย Both byย Theatre Motus,ย a Puppetry theatre company from Quebec, who will perform a stunning, engaging, live theatre piece for your child, created just for them!
Is Outdoor Risky Play The Secret to Healthier Kids?
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Think back to a favourite childhood play memory. Chances are, it took place outdoors and involved a small element of riskโwhether playing near a stream, climbing trees or enjoying a game of street hockey. Little did you realize it at the time, but this very activity played a crucial role in supporting your development. In…
CODE NINJAS IS LEADING THE WAY IN OFFERING FUN AND
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Read more about our Managing Editor's visit to Code Ninja. "After spending a morning visiting one of these classes, it's no surprise to me that Code Ninjas is leading the way as the top franchise - globally - in offering coding programs for kids that are fun and educational. Across Metro Vancouver, there are 14…
PARENT’S PERSPECTIVE: WHY PERFORMING ARTS ENSURES YOUR CHILD HAS A
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Education, arts, sports, playdates...the list goes on. The never-ending juggle of parenting, it can sometimes be challenging to build a schedule that works for everyone. Why performing arts is a key part of that juggle.
BC PARENT’S AMAZING TOP 10 SUMMER CAMPS IN METRO VANCOUVER
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From thrill seeking adventures on water and land, to engaging in sports and recreation activities, to those exploring their creativity, and even developing their project-based skills in the amazing world of STEM, we are happy to provide you with a wide variety of choices.
Plan an Enchanting Escape to Whistler: Family Fun at the
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As spring unfolds in Whistler, families have the perfect opportunity to create unforgettable memories during the Whistler Childrenโs Festival from May 17-19.
An Amazing Lifetime of Music Begins Here ™
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Fun. Uplifting. Magical. Transformative. These are just a few of the ways that parents describe Music Togetherยฎ.ย Want to join their amazing community of Music Together families?
From Screens to Dreams: Balancing Screen Time and Healthy Sleep
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Sleep deprivation can lead to challenges at school, socially with friends and family, in extra-curricular activities, and it can lead to more illness. It directly impacts their mental health and wellbeing, as well as their growth and development.
Performance Based Learning is how we are getting kids invested
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When you step through the doors of School of Rock Vancouver, what you will hear is laughter and excitement. Thatโs because these budding musicians are building their self confidence while playing their chosen musical instruments from day one instead of starting with scales and other theory exercises, and they are doing this alongside their friends in…
4 Reasons to Book Fall Activities
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Summer is coming to an end and now is time to start planning which activities your children will be doing this Fall. Extracurricular activities are a huge part of children's growth and development. They provide an opportunity for children to have new experiences, meet new people, and learn new skills. On top of all that…
FUN ON FIELD TRIPS!
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When we think of educational field trips choices, we traditionally start with places like art galleries and museums, and planetariums and aquariums to name a few. They are obviously great choices for children to learn from. Nowadays, the list is long for places to visit outside of the classroom where learning is reinforced in some…
