2015

Mon

Tue
5

Drop In 10-11:30

Wed
6

Baby Club 10-11:30

Topic Self-Care

12
Early Literacy Presentation
10-11:30
Please register
Bookworms Book Club 1-2
Supper & Play 4-6pm

19

13
Baby Club 10-11:30
Topic Nutrition

20

Thu
7

27

Fri

14

15

Comfort, Play &

Teach 10-11:30
Bumps & Babies
10:30-12
Scissors, paint &
glue 1-2pm

10
Breakfast
& Play
9-11:30 am

16
Aggression in
Preschoolers with
Jamie MacSwain
Part 1 10-11:30
Please register

22

Comfort, Play &

Teach 10-11:30
Bumps & Babies
10:30-12
Scissors, paint &
glue 1-2pm

28

Basic Shelf Cooking 10-11:30 Baby Club 10-11:30 Stroller Walking 9:3010:30
Please register
Topic Oral Health
Music
10-11:30
Bookworms Book Club 1-2
Vernon
Bridge
Supper & Play 4-6pm
Playgroup 10-11:30
Evening Prenatal
Program 5:30-7 pm

9
Make & Take Play
dough 10-11:30

Stroller Walking 9:30- Comfort, Play &

10:30
Teach 10-11:30
Music 10-11:30
Bumps & Babies
10:30-12
Vernon Bridge
Scissors, paint &
Playgroup 10-11:30
glue 1-2pm

21

Sat

Stroller Walking 9:30- Comfort, Play &

10:30
Teach 10-11:30
Music 10-11:30
Bumps & Babies
10:30-12
Vernon Bridge
Scissors, paint &
Playgroup 10-11:30
glue 1-2pm

Basic Shelf Cooking 10-11:30 Baby Club 10-11:30 Stroller Walking 9:3010:30
Please register
Topic Music
Music 10-11:30
Bookworms Book Club 1-2
Vernon Bridge
Supper & Play 4-6pm
Playgroup 10-11:30
Evening Prenatal
Program 5:30-7 pm

26

WHERE TO FIND US
4 Brooke Street
Ph. (902) 838-4600

17
Breakfast
& Play
9-11:30 am

23
Aggression in
Preschoolers with
Jamie MacSwain
Part 2 10-11:30
Please register

29

24
Breakfast
& Play
9-11:30 am

30
Fun with Bean Bags
10-11:30

No school

31
Breakfast
& Play
9-11:30 am

Basic Shelf Cooking Program

Monday January 19th & 26 10-11:30 am
Please Register
Join us in the kitchen for hands-on, cooking
program that uses basic ingredients to make
tasty meals and enjoy lunch together.
Thursday Monrings from 10-11:30 am

Early Literacy Presentation

Monday January 12th 10-11:30am
Please register
Literacy begins at birth. It has become a
familiar saying but what does it really mean?
In this session we will look at why literacy is
important in the early years, the role of oral
language, and the importance of reading to
your child. We will also discuss family
literacy and many literacy related activities
parents and children can enjoy together

Bumps & Babies for

Young Parents!!
10:30-12am
Are you a young parent or about to be a parent
and looking for a place to make friends with
other parents, learn how to care for your
newborn and have fun? This group is for you!
Lunch provided.
This
months topics
January 8th- Taking Time for you
January 15th- Nutrition
January 22nd- Playing with your baby
January 29- Safety

Positive Approach to Parenting to help

parents address challenging behaviors
like aggression.
Comfort, Play
& Teach
are three simple ideas.
When put into action they can have a big
effect on your childs development.

Join Jamie MacSwain for

Aggression in
Toddlers and Preschoolers
on January 16th Part 1 and January 23rd
Part 2. Please register.
Sometimes annoying, sometimes
alarming, aggression is common in this
age group. Learn how to re-direct
aggressive behavior, set limits and help
your child express their feelings more
appropriately.

Supper & Learn Program

January
21st & 28th
at 6:00PM, doors will be open at 5:30
Are you pregnant?
If you are expecting, Congratulations!
There are going to be some big
changes in your future and many things
to consider. Families First can help you
answer some of those questions.
Families First invites you to a supper
and learn prenatal sessions on the last
2 Wednesdays of every month.
Come enjoy a home cooked meal and
learn about preparing for your new
baby.
Some Supper and Learn topics :
Baby safe home
How to care for your baby
How to shop for and install a
car
seat safely
Feeding your baby

Monday Afternoons from 1-2pm

Bookworms Book club
Each week we will have a new book to enjoy
with related poems, crafts and activities.

Breakfast & Play

Stop in on Saturday for
breakfast and play
from 9-11:30 am

Please Note: In the event of a school closure in

the Eastern School District or Montague Family
of Schools all programs at Families First will be
cancelled. This is to discourage traveling in
unfavourable weather.