Miami Recreation and Play Spaces has some ongoing preschool programs for parents to enroll their kids in this spring. These are all free preschool education programs that parents or grandparents attend with their children.
Animal Adventures: A Kit and Kaboodle program will be held at Roland Memorial Hall every Friday morning from April 5 to May 10. Parents and grandparents are encouraged to come discover the amazing adventures of the animal kingdom. Special guests may include caterpillars.
The Mouse Cookies and More program will be held at the Blair Sharpe Miami Active Living Centre on Fridays March 15 to April 26 from 10-11 a.m.
Ever wonder what would happen if you give a mouse a cookie? Come join Mrs. Crystal and read, craft and eat your way through the popular Laura Numeroff books about a mouse, a moose, a pig and friends.
“These programs are very important to Miami and Roland,” said April Hildebrand of Miami Rec and Play Spaces. “There are no local preschool or nursery programs, so our programs enhance school readiness and parent/child attachment.”
Parents are encouraged to register on the Miami Recreation and Play Spaces website (https://miamirecandplay.ca/) or by email or direct message. Drop-ins are also always welcome.
Miami Rec and Play Spaces programs are developed and delivered using a set of guiding principles, which include supporting learning through play, providing an intentional curriculum, and building positive relationships.
“The experiences during the first five years of a child’s life have a major bearing on their future success in school, in the workplace and many aspects of a healthy, fulfilling life,” said Hildebrand. “A strong start in the early years provides children with the best chance to reach their full potential.”
