Drop-in and registered programs
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Diverse Fatherhood
Every Wednesday
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Diverse Fatherhood is a program intended for fathers, grandfathers, and caregivers to gather and chat about fatherhood. The program will be led by our Coordinator. Every week, there will be time to chat and socialize while also discussing topics to recognize the diversity in parenting styles, as well as exploring diverse perspectives and experiences of fatherhood across cultures and backgrounds, fostering inclusivity and understanding among fathers.
No registration required
Childminding will be provided
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Centre on Wheels
Every Wednesday starting, June- August 2024
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Our Family Fun Bike is ready to hit the streets of Saskatoon once again! We will be meeting at a designated park every Wednesday morning.
This program features interactive activities such as crafts, stories, games, songs and dance! We will be serving light snacks and families are encouraged to go play at the nearby playground together afterwards.
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Mothering Circle
Every Tuesday
9:00-11:30 am
In collaboration with the The Saskatoon Mothers' Centre, the FRC is offering a group for mothers and any women who are raising children. The awesome facilitators from SMC offer breastfeeding support and open conversation about topics related to prenatal care and parenting.
No registration is required.
Childminding will be provided
Creative Corner
Every Tuesday, starting March 11th
4:30-6:00PM
Creative Corner is a weekly program designed for adults, parents, and caregivers to engage in a variety of hands-on creative activities. This program offers a relaxing and supportive environment where participants can explore their artistic side and unwind from the stresses of daily life. Whether you're an experienced crafter or a complete beginner, Creative Corner is here to help you tap into your creative potential while spending quality time with others in the community.
Benefits of the program
Improved Mood: Creativity triggers the release of dopamine, a "feel-good" neurotransmitter, which can help elevate mood, reduce feelings of anxiety, and increase overall happiness.
Enhanced Mental Health: Artistic expression can act as a therapeutic tool, helping individuals manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges
Improved Fine Motor Skills: Activities like painting, clay sculpting, and other hands-on crafts help improve hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. This is especially beneficial for overall physical health and maintaining dexterity as we age.
Social Support & Connection: Connecting with others in a supportive, creative environment can reduce feelings of isolation and promote positive mental health.
No registeration required
Previous Programs
Eensy Weensy Rhymers
January 16-February 20, 2025
10:00-11:30AM
(program is for 1h followed by break)
Eensy Weensy is a program developed by Foundations Learning. It is for parents and caregivers with babies and toddlers between 0-3 years of age. It focuses on supporting early literacy and social emotional development through play and songs.
Registration is now closed!
Zumba Rumba!
January 11-February 22, 2025
1:00-2:30PM
(program is for 1 hour followed by break)
Time: 1:00-2:30PM (program is for one hour followed by break)Zumba Rumba is a program designed to bring families and children together in a fun, active, and safe environment. Through a combination of high-energy dance moves set to lively music, this program helps to improve fitness, coordination, and social skills, while promoting healthy lifestyles and family bonding. With specially curated age-appropriate routines, both children and adults can enjoy the benefits of Zumba together, creating an exciting and interactive workout experience.
Registeration is now closed!
Navigating Parenting
January 21-February 25, 2025
1:00-3:00PM
Navigating Parenting is a program that uses art to explore parental anger, trauma, parenting strategies, self-care, attachment, positive discipline, and more. It focuses on rebuilding and strengthening relationships between parents and children. It also focuses on the importance of connection and communication. This program is for all parents, regardless of the child’s age, or whether the child is in the parent’s care.
Child-minding and refreshments will be offered as well!
To register please contact Bernadette at 306-292-8917
(Please leave a message with you name and phone number and she will get back to you when she returns from her holiday)
Little Yogic Academy
Every Wednesday,
Nov 06-Dec 11 ,2024
10:00-11:30AM
We are excited to offer a yoga program through Little Yogis Academy! This program is for children 0-5 of age and their caregivers. It offers yoga & mindfulness with the goal of improving physical, mental, and emotional health through their curriculum.
Yoga is a fun way to get young children to be active in different ways and explore the range of movement their growing bodies have. Program will help them with proprioceptive awareness, balance, coordination, focus, building mirror neurons and increasing lung capacity.
The program runs for one hour. The rest of the time will be for snacks and play time.
Nobody’s Perfect
Every Tuesday,
Nov 05-Dec 17, 2024
4:30-6:00PM
Learn about your child’s feelings, behaviours, body, and safety as well as sharing what it is like to be a parent. We will offer childminding if needed. Refreshments will be provided! To earn your certificate, you must attend at least 4 sessions.
Share: questions or concerns and ideas about being a parent
Meet: about child development, safety, health, and behaviour
with other parents of young children (ages 0–5)
Learn: about real-life parenting experiences
Talk: together with the support of a trained facilitator
Work: ways of positive parenting
Pre & Post Natal Program
Every Monday, May 06th 2024-June 24,2024
1:00-2:30PM
Pre and Post Natal Group is a program focused on supporting new and expecting moms social and emotional wellbeing. Having a baby is an enormous life change and it can come with many big feelings and questions. In this group, there will be meaningful guided discussions on topics such as mental health and wellness, birth stories, relationship changes, being a new mom, bonding with your baby, creating support networks, and more! Participants will be provided with tools and resources to empower them on their new journey.
Childminding will be offered.
To register please contact Tera, at 306-222-3345
Neurodiverse Parenting Program
Every Monday, February 26,2024-April 15,2024
1:00-3:00PM
In collaboration with Navera Community Connections, we will be offering the Neurodiverse Parenting Program!
It focuses on the challenges and joys of parenting neurodivergent children/youth. Children with neurological differences may include, but is not limited to those with:
Learning difficulties
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
ADHD
ADD
Dyslexia
Your child does not need a formal diagnosis for you to
participate in this group. This group will provide parents with a safe place to connect with others facing similar issues. There will be guided weekly discussions on topics such as:
Working through managing behaviours
Parenting fears connecting with your child
Emotional regulation and co-regulation/mental health
Wellness and creating support networks.
To register please contact Tera, at 306-222-3345
Before First Steps
Every Tuesday, March 12 ,2024-April09,2024
9:30-11:30AM
Kristen Quigley will be offering this new Before First Steps: Supporting Child Early Motor Development program at our centre!
“The first steps are exciting, but a lot of development happens before your baby takes those exciting first steps. Throughout the program’s 5 weeks, different topics will be covered so that you can help your infant be set up for success to take those first steps with confidence! Discussion will be around things to do when your baby is born and what to look for that would indicate the need for further support from a professional. We’ll look at milestones and movement, so you know what’s happening next in their development. Every week, we’ll progress further along their development right up until those first steps happen!”
Childminding will be provided.
Navigating Parenting
Every Monday, January 08,2024-February 26,2024
9:30-11:30AM
In collaboration with Navera Community Connections, we will be having the Navigating Parenting program!
Navigating Parenting is a program that uses art to explore parental anger, trauma, parenting strategies, self-care, attachment, positive discipline, and more. It focuses on rebuilding and strengthening relationships between parents and children. It also focuses on the importance of connection and communication. This program is for all parents, regardless of the child’s age, or whether the child is in the parent’s care.
Some of the topics covered in the Navigating Parenting program include:
• Attachment and bonding
• Positive discipline
• Styles of parenting
• Communication
Registration is closed!
Eensy Weensy Rhymers
Every Thursday, January 18,2024- February 08,2024
10:00-11:00AM
In collaboration with Foundations Learning, they will be hosting the Eensy Weensy Rymers program's at our centre!
Join them for songs and rhymes to help in the daily routines of parenting. A take home book and snacks will be provided.
To register, call them at 306-652-5448 or visit foundationslearning.com
Nobody's Perfect
Every Tuesday, November 07,2023-December 19,2023
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Learn about your child’s feelings, behaviours, body, and safety as well as sharing what it is like to be a parent. Attendance is mandatory to earn your certificate!
Childminding will be available if needed. Refreshments will be provided!
Registration Closed
Earl Childhood Psychologist (ECP)-Tips and Information for Parents
Every Monday, June 05,2023- June 26,223
9:30-11:00AM
Our Psychologist Crystal Springer will be offering a 4-week parenting program. Each session will cover specific topic with an open discussion time to ask questions. The 4 session are:
Session 1: Serve and Return Interactions: How Adults Can Help Build A Strong Foundation for Skill Development and Positive Relationships in Children.
Session 2: Behavior Management: Gaining Compliance without Consequences.
Session 3: Development: Typically Expected Developmental Milestones
Session 4: Play: Exploring the Different Types of Play, Expected Attention Spans and Child-Directed Play.
Registration required!
Readers Village!
Every Monday, June 05,2023-June 26,2023
1:00-2:30PM
Want to read and learn about different cultures around the world ?
Readers Village! is program that explores different cultural books and crafts that can be enjoyed by children's and caregivers. It helps children's social and emotional development as they get the chance to learn different cultures around the world.
This program is for children ages 1-5 years old.
Drop-in program!
Head To Toe
Every Saturday, August 12,2023-September 02,2023
9:30 am- 11:30am
Head to Toe is a 4 week Science program for children 3-5 years old. This program explores the basic body systems in a fun and exciting way. Each week they will tackle different system of the body using crafts, physical activities, and more! You do not want to miss this great program!
This program is for children ages 3-5 years old.
Drop-in program no registration required!
Little Buttons
Every Tuesday, May 02,2023-May 30,2023
9:30-11:00AM
Set aside time to learn some American Sign Language with Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services!
Our goal is to help create improved communication and bonding for you and your child. We will have a chance to learn some signs for different foods, family members, animals, clothing, manners, and more! Come out and meet other families in your community!
The program is for children ages 0-5.
Drop-in
Little Buttons
Every Tuesday, March 07, 2023-March 28, 2023
9:30-11:00am
Set aside time to learn some American Sign Language with Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services!
Our goal is to help create improved communication and bonding for you and your child. We will have a chance to learn some signs for different foods, family members, animals, clothing, manners, and more! Come out and meet other families in your community!
The program is for children ages 0-5.
If you know you plan to join Little Buttons on a regular basis, please register. However, if you just want to drop-in, you are welcome to join us!
Creating Connections in the Community
Every Monday, March 06,2023- March 27,2023
1:00-2:30pm
Let’s get together with other families and experts in the community! Join this 4-week program led by the U of S Nursing Students at the Saskatoon Early Years Family Resource Centre as we bring in the following guests:
-Saskatoon transit
-Foundations Learning
-Pediatric Sleep Consultant
-Psychologist with Early Childhood Psychology Program
This program is tailored to connect families with young children to community resources. Childminding will be provided if needed.
Nobody's Perfect
Every Tuesday, December 06, 2022 - January 10, 2023
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Learn about your child’s feelings, behaviours, body, and safety as well as sharing what it is like to be a parent. Attendance is mandatory to earn your certificate!
Childminding will be available if needed. Refreshments will be provided!
Move Your Body!
Every Saturday, January 14, 2023- February 04, 2023
9:30 am-11:30 am
This program will provide the opportunity for families to try different fitness activities to explore their interest. It offers an opportunity for kids and caregivers to explore different physical activities they can implement into their lives such as gymnastics, dancing, etc. We will have different key presenters each week.
This program is offered for kids 1-5.
Ready, Set, Go!
Every Wednesday, January 04, 2023- January 25, 2023
9:30 am -11:30 am
Join this fun-filled program to explore active activities!
This program is designed for young children ages 2-5 years old. It will help them learn to coordinate and control their body movements and develop their gross motor skills by doing fun activities such as games, music, exercise, art & crafts.
Drop-in
What’s Cooking?
Every Wednesday, February 08, 2023- March 08, 2023
9:30 am-11:30 am
This is a baking program for caregivers and children to bond and learn about baking. We will be making a variety of sweet and savory food. Everything is peanut-free, eggless, and Halal. This program is suitable for children ages one to five years old. Parents/caregivers are expected to assist and bake with the children.
**Please be advised that because this is a baking program we will not be able to cater to individuals with gluten and dairy allergies as well as sugar restrictions. The ingredients are vegetarian.**
This program is offered for kids 1-5.
**Only the first 5 families will be contacted**
Artistic Adventures
Every Friday, starting November 04,2022-December 09,2022
10:00 am- 11:00am
Join us for a fun-filled time to explore differnt forms of art mediums each week. The program will encourage chidlren’s creativity and sekf expressions through art. Some of the activities they will be doing is painting, food art, tie dye, and scultping.
This program is desinged for kids ages 1-5.
Drop-in
Seasons of Fun
Every Monday, starting November 07, 2022-November 28,2022
10:00am -11:00am
Join us to explore together the different 4 seasons; fall, winter, spring and summer! Children will learn the different traits of each season and discover that people participate in different activities and eat more of certain foods doing these periods.
This program is desgined for kids ages 1-5.
Drop-in
Little Listeners
Every Saturday, starting October 08, 2022-October 29th, 2022
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join us for a time of stories and fun activities that encourage little listeners aged 1-5 to expand their little minds through stories. This 4-week (may be extended) program consists of weekly themes presented through different story books. The program will have crafts and activities related to each story of the week for parents/caregivers and children to try out together!
This program is designed for kids ages 1-5.
Drop-in
The Happy Plate: Nutrition
Every Tuesday, starting October 18,2022-November 15,2022
10:00am-11:00am
This program will be hosted by our nursing practicum students.. The focus of this program is to educate the caregivers and kids about the four major food group set out by the Canada Food Guide. The program will promote heathy nutrition resources for young children through a variety of activities, including scavenger hunts, music and crafts!
The program is suited for kids ages 2-5 years old.
Drop-in
(Registration is encouraged )
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DiverseCITY
Every Tuesday, starting September 06th, 2022-October 04th, 2022
10:00 am - 11:00 am
This is a 5-week program focused on exploring various cultural games, songs and traditions for parents/care givers and their children 18 months-5 years old.
DiverseCITY is a program which promotes multicultural awareness for young children together with their parents/caregivers. Weekly cultural themes will be explored through developmentally appropriate toys, books, music, and activities.
We invite families from a variety of cultural backgrounds and traditions! Come and join us as we explore different cultures all around the globe!
Drop-in
(We encourage families to register as well as we can get to know more about them!)
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A Little Spot Of: Emotions
Every Friday, starting September 09th, 2022-October 07th, 2022
10:00am-11:00am
This is a 5-week program that will explore the “A Little Spot of…” book series by Diane Alber (read more here: https://www.dianealber.com/) . These books explore emotions, character traits and personal skills through fun characters and stories. The program will have various crafts and activities for parents/caregivers and children to try out together!
It is suitable for families with children between the ages of 2.5 and 5 years of age.
Drop-in
(We encourage families to register as well as we can get to know more about them!)
Registered groups. Families need to register once and they should be able to commit to attend each program session for six weeks.
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Busy Toddlers: Messy & Sensory Play Group
First Block: June 6th, 2022 - July 11th, 2022
Second Block: July 25th, 2022 - Aug 29th, 2022
10:00 am - 11:00 am
This is a registered group and up to 6 families can register. The program will run for 6 weeks.
The first block will run from June 6th-July 11.
The second bock will run from July 25-August 29.
The sensory play group is for children aged 18 months - 5 years old. We will work on a variety of skills (hand-eye coordination, imagination, fine motor, observational and life skills) while playing with sensory and messy activities. We use a combination of sensory play like water, colored pasta, washable paint, sand, and more!
The program will start with a circle time and then we will spend with the rest of the session exploring our senses together. The class will take place either indoors or at our outdoor space!
We recommend families to bring extra shirt and a towel or baby wipes.
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Everyday Science
Every Friday, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
June 10th, 2022 - July 15th, 2022
July 29th, 2022 -August 26th, 2022
A science program that is designed specifically for 2 to 5 year olds.
This is a unique opportunity for children to learn about science while spending time with their parent, grandparent or caregiver.
We actively encourage turn taking, socializing, sharing and answering questions which will help the children prepare for school. Each session lasts 60 minutes and follows a set format so the children know what to expect next. We encourage the caregivers to join in so that they can carry on the learning experience at home with their children.