Huron EarlyON
77722D London Rd RR 5 N0M 1L0 Clinton, ON, Canada

Maria and Brittany are back with another episode of "Fun Food Friday's!" Who likes PIZZA? What's YOUR favourite pizza topping? This is a great simple snack or meal idea, and a fun way for your child(ren) to be involved in the kitchen!

Did you know... Infants communicate long before they say their first words! Join us for a discussion about the many ways to promote communication with your child (birth to 18 months).... Registration is Required (by November 10th at noon). Email: [email protected]

Kelly shares several of her favourite activities that you can try at home with buttons!

Circle of Security Parenting Program is being offered Virtually via Zoom (free). This program fosters positive relationships with your family. For parents with children of all ages. Registration deadline is Tuesday. November 10. Share with a friend.

Do your children enjoy playing in the leaves? Here are a couple of songs to sing while playing in the leaves. These songs include colour recognition, rhyming and science (wind blowing). Nature always provides us with a bonus- listen for the bird squawking at me. Can you identify him by his call?

5 LIttle Pumpkins! An October favourite! This interactive fingerplay/chant is great for numeracy skills, building vocabulary and rhyming and it is seasonally fun! Best thing about it being posted, is you can watch it over and over!

A fun bouncy song about 5 Turkeys. This Old Road is Hard and Bumpy Children love this interactive song with Parents, caregivers or Grandparents.

Remember When... Melanie shares another idea for a Gratitude activity to try as a family.

Recently at a virtual Baby Time we discussed Self-regulation and how we learn to regulate our emotions. We asked the question, Growing up, who understood or soothed your big emotions the most? This quote from Circle of Security Parenting shows the importance of having your emotions, especially the big ones, validated. It’s easy to recall those who comforted us by validating our feelings, by remaining calm, sitting with us and listening. Every time you soothe your upset chi...ld this tells them that you are available and can help them through those big emotions. You are CO-REGULATING their big emotions, so they may learn to self-regulate. What do you do to help your child when they are feeling BIG emotions? Interested in the Circle of Security Parenting Program? Watch for information coming soon. Visit www.circleofsecurityinternational.com for more information about this program. See more

Register to join us this Thursday to learn more about Infant Massage. Erin will share free, simple and safe massage techniques that you can use at home with your baby. Email: [email protected] to REGISTER Do you know someone who may be interested? Please share!

Share with a friend from the North Huron area! The Huron EarlyON Facilitator’s have made special bags that have a SCAVENGER HUNT inside. Stop by the Wawanosh Nature Centre to pick up a bag before you go on a walk with your children.... We would love to hear about what you find, email us at: [email protected]

Our FAVOURITE book to read together is ... Today is the perfect day to snuggle up and enjoy a book. There are so many benefits to reading together, whether it's a new book, or one you've read hundreds of times! We'd love to hear if you or our child have a favourite. ... Are your children older? Share a memory of reading together... See more

School Age Saturdays with Shalena Ep 18: Final Week & Survey Thank you for your participation over the past 17 weeks with School-Age-Saturdays with Shalena. We hope you enjoyed all the activities and were able to explore new experiences! As school has now returned, School Age Saturdays with Shalena will be coming to a close. We would love to hear your feedback about the program and what its future may look like. Below, is a link to a Google Forms survey. Please take a few min...utes to complete the survey. Please note that the survey results will remain anonymous and information will only be used to determine if/how School Age Saturdays with Shalena may be available in the future. Please continue to like and follow Huron EarlyON for lots of great activities as well as events happening in the community. The survey will be available for 10 days: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSeaIT3GQA08L8iqTK/viewform

Check out our website for information about Child Care options in Huron County. You will also learn more about how to apply for Licensed Child Care using the OneHSN waitlist. Let us know if you have any questions.... Do you know someone who has questions about child care? Please share. https://www.huroncounty.ca/childrens-se/quality-child-care/

Do You Have A Pet? We would love to hear about your pet. Take a picture and tell us about them. If you don’t have a pet, what pet would you like to have? This is Maria’s puppy Maisie.... Maisie loves to hunt and play and sometimes she thinks she’s a sheepdog. See more

So many activities to do with pumpkins! These are activities that we would have been enjoying with you at an in person program. Pumpkin pounding with golf tees and a child’s hammer, children will have hours of fun pounding the pegs into the pumpkin. Make a face on your pumpkin with Mr. Potato Head pieces and straws. Poke a hole in the pumpkin with a screw driver and your child can create over and over again. Another favourite is painting a pumpkin. We would love to see your silly pumpkin! Please share a picture below.

Melanie encourages us to be mindful of the words we use, and shares how this simple shift can compliment our gratitude practice. Do you have any other examples? Have you ever noticed how much a simple shift in the words we use can make a difference in our conversations and relationships?

October Gratitude Challenge - "The Grateful Pumpkin" This month, add one thing you are grateful/thankful for each day to your pumpkin. You could make this a practice first thing in the morning, after school/work, around the dinner table, or before bed. At the end of the month, reflect back on the many things you and your family/friends are grateful for. ... We'd love to see your pumpkins, or any other ideas you have throughout the month of October!

Today at our virtual Baby Time program, Naomi Pelss, Early Learning Resource Consultant from Huron County’s Growing Together program visited to talk about Sensory Play through your Baby’s Day. Sensory play is any activity that stimulates baby’s sense of touch, smell, taste, sight or hearing. Here are a few ideas for sensory fun in the kitchen, and how to keep it clean (if you wish!) What are some of your child's favourite sensory experiences?... There are a few spots left in our Virtual Baby Time program. If you or someone you know would like to register, please e-mail [email protected]

Do you have questions about childcare subsidy in Huron County? Wondering if you would qualify? Check out the on line calculator. https://www.huroncounty.ca/childrens-se/child-care-subsidy/

Maria invites you to get creative, using loose parts you find this Fall. Check out her ideas, and share a picture of YOUR creation below. Did you find any other Fall items to use? Have fun with this, and remember- the process is more important than the end product.

Fall TRADITIONS. Do you and your family have any fall traditions? Is there something you remember doing from your own childhood that you enjoyed each Fall? Traditions can create positive memories as a family and connect generations. Megan shares a favourite Fall tradition:... "When I was younger, I enjoyed the times I was able to help my Grandma make homemade applesauce in the Fall. A day of making applesauce was never complete until we baked a batch of her famous "Scones" (raisin tea biscuits). My Grandma passed away several years ago, and I received her handwritten 'scones' recipe along with the 'scone cutter'. Every Fall, I look forward to continuing this tradition and it always brings up special memories of days in my Grandma's kitchen. I spent last night making applesauce and scones, next I'm looking forward to using some of the applesauce for baking." Here is one of my favourite recipes. If you've attended a "Cooking with Kids" program in the past, you've maybe tried these "Applesauce Muffins." This is a great recipe to try with children who enjoy being involved in the kitchen. We'd love to hear traditions you remember from your childhood, or newer ones that you look forward to each Fall with your own family or friends!

Join us for a special Zoom Thanksgiving program! Thanksgiving is coming and we want to be thankful for everything we have. Join us for our Virtual Thanksgiving circle and have fun making a turkey craft and songs. Please have the following materials ready to make a turkey: -paper -scissors -pencil... Pre-Registration is required to access the zoom link. See more

In a mason jar (or large cylinder type jar) place different types of spoons, with the 'stem end' sticking out of the jar. Types of spoons: plastic, large ladle (plastic or rubber), big and small metal spoons & wooden spoon. On the end of each spoon - put a dab of butter or margarine. On the butter - stick a skittle or smartie.... Next, pour boiling hot water CAREFULLY into the jar.. Which spoon will lose its candy first? The metal ones transfer the heat (Good Conductors) from the water, up the stem of the spoon - therefore causing the butter to melt and the candy to fall. Let us know if you try it out!

Do you have a baby 0-12 months of age? Do you know someone with a baby who may be interested? Please share! Join us on Thursday, October 8th with Erin Marshall, RMT to discuss the benefits of infant massage and to learn a few simple techniques that you can add in to your daily routine.... Email: [email protected] to REGISTER and for more information. This is FREE and offered virtually using Zoom. Not sure how to access Zoom? We are happy to help!

Apple Activities: Try bobbing for apples with tongs. Find the surprise shape inside an apple. Count how many apples tall you are. What do you like to bake with apples?

School Age Saturdays with Shalena Ep 17: Well-Being The typical ups and downs of life can be challenging for children to manage; and supporting children through these times can be difficult for parents too. Setting a strong base for emotional competency and resilience can help children be more confident when dealing with adversity and can help them rebound more quickly and effectively. ... Providing children with key experiences supports their development of resiliency. Michael Ungar is an expert in resilience and shares his insights in the brief video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tWXHhPI5lo Ungar also provides parents and children with a wealth of information through his novels and resources on his website: https://www.michaelungar.com/ Finally, Ungar recently authored an article entitled "Getting Children Back to School During COVID-19". The articles provides a template for important strategies for families to consider as part of their return to school. https://www.psychologytoday.com//getting-children-back-sch

REGISTER NOW to join us at a FREE EarlyON Zoom program! Virtual programs for the week of September 28 to October 2. Do you have an infant 0-12 months of age? Join us at one of our virtual baby time programs to meet other families, talk about your parenting journey, ask questions, sing songs and more!... Do you have a child 0-6 years of age? Join as at one of our songs and stories programs for an interactive program full of songs, stories, and fun ideas for you to incorporate in to your day! Check out our flyers (in the photos section) for more information about each program. Not sure about Zoom? Email us or send us a message. We would be happy to help you get connected!

Try this finger play about 5 Little Apples Way Up High in the Apple Tree. Talk about the colours, line them up from biggest to smallest, cut them and look at the seeds. Then try to balance them, and of course, eat them!