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A Happy New Year to Everyone!

We hope everyone was able to enjoy some much

deserved rest over the holidays. We almost had a white Christmas. We have

lots of training events coming up so be sure to mark down the dates on

your calendar and to remember to call the office to reserve your space! All workshops are held at our

training room at Windebank School. We

wish everyone a safe and prosperous 2016!

From All of the CCRR Staff

A program ofMission Community Services

33179-2nd Avenue, Mission, BCV2V 1J9

604-826-3634

“Helping people, changing lives, building community”

COLORING-THE NEW WAY TO REDUCE

STRESSYou are invited to a special evening to

network, get to know one another better, enjoy some yummy snacks and COLOR!! Coloring has been proven as a

great way to reduce stress, improve your memory while having fun

socializing with your peers. It’s not just for kids anymore!! Coloring sheets

provided, but if you have some crayons, please bring them along!

Please call 604-826-6194 to register.

Wednesday, January 27th

7pm to 9pm

Conference RoomWindebank School

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www.missioncommunityservices.com

Funded by the Province of British Columbia

Workshops and Courses

Responsible Adult Course

This 20 hour course was developed by West Coast Child Care Resource Centre. It is delivered in a unique way by the Mission

CCRR- 6 hours of classroom instruction along with 14 hours of at home study. This

program works well for individuals who have a limited amount of time and are

able to work independently.

Content: Good Health in Child Care Settings Children’s Nutrition and Safety in

Child Care Settings Child Growth & Development Guiding and Caring for Young

Children Parent-Caregiver Relationships Learning Through Play Basic Programming with Health

and Safety in Mind Diversity Education, Books, Music

and Movement, Art and Texture Play

Science, Math and Cooking with Children

Date to be announced…must have minimum 6 people to start program.

The Three Little Pigs Story Baskets

Come join us to make a super cute circle time prop that you can use over and over. No skill necessary- just bring your scissors.

Facilitator: Laura Hope and Sylvia Hopkins

Date: Monday, March 7, 2016Time: 7:00pm-9:00pmCost: $10 to help cover cost of supplies

Emergency Preparedness

Shake, Rattle, & RollDid you feel our last earthquake?

Let’s get together and discuss how to protect ourselves and our children during an earthquake. Learn how to assess risks, create a plan, prepare emergency supplies, and manage utilities. Facilitator: Elspeth Bowers and Laura HopeDate: March 1stTime: 7pm-9pm

The following workshops will be held at the Mission CCRR 33050-11th Avenue

unless specified otherwise. Space is limited so please R.S.V.P. as soon as

possible by calling 604-826-6194

“Helping people, changing lives, building community”

www.missioncommunityservices.com

Food Safety On-Line!!

An awesome on-line course that teaches you about the buying, storing, preparing and cooking of food. This course is provided by the Ministry of Health and there is a printable certificate at the end!

Website:http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/protect/food-safety-module/files/home.htm

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33050-11th Avenue

Fraser Valley CCRR’s Present:

ALL ABOUT ME CONFERENCE

A Conference for people who care about children.

Morning workshop: Landscapes for play. Tools for promoting nature-based risky play .

The childhood of today looks very different than it did, even a few years ago, with more time spent indoors, supervised, in structured activities and in front of screens, with little allowance for outdoor playtime and risk taking. This interactive presentation will explore the pressures limiting children and examine the influence on children’s health and development. Facilitated by Dr. Mariana BrussoniAfternoon Workshop: The Magic of Storytelling

This workshop brings stories and storytelling to life, using simple magic tricks and props. Magic stories that will be explores include: Nemo Talks to Strangers; Emperor’s new Clothes; Teddy Bear Gets Hurt; Silkworms; Five Little Ducks and more. Facilitated by Susan Andrews

Saturday, March 5th, 2016Registration 8:15am to 9:00amMorning Workshop starts 9:00amLunch(provided) 11:45amAfternoon workshop starts 1:00pmCertificates provided at 3:00pm

Location: Cascade Community Church located at 35910 Delair Road, Abbotsford

To register, call or email ShellyChild Care Resource Referral 1-604-847-2241

“Rhythm Stix 101 with Miss Diana”

Come and discover the many different ways to use rhythm stix in your

classrooms.Learn how rhythm stix can help in the

development of social skills, self-regulation, oral language and even

word recognition and sentence composition.

And of course, the pure sense of joy that can be had through working and

playing with rhythm stix.

Everyone will be given some stix to take home.

Thursday, March 3rd 7pm-9pm

Circle Time ExtraordinaireAs you might already know, children learn through movement, but did you also know that playing music gives brains a full body workout? When children play music, they

learn to focus, take turns, control their bodies, count and so more! Incorporating

music into your circle time or daily routines is not that difficult! You don’t

have to be a great singer or an instrument player. You can have fun along with your

children too!Facilitator Jun ParkDate: February 22nd, MondayTime: 7pm-9pmPlease register -Call (604) 826-6194

Winter Craft and RecipeTissue Paper PenguinMaterials:White Cardstock or Heavyweight PaperBlack Tissue PaperYellow Tissue PaperCotton Balls or White Tissue PaperGluePaper PlateScissorsRed pipe cleaner and red pom pomsInstructionsCut out the Penguin pattern.Squeeze glue onto paper plate.Take cotton ball and pull a little to flatten. Dip in glue and put on middle of pattern.Dip cotton ball or white tissue paper into glue and place on penguin eyes.Cut yellow tissue paper into pieces approximately 1 1/2" to 2" square. Crumple pieces into a ball and dip in glue. Place on Penguin beak.Repeat the process with the black tissue paper and fill in the rest of the Penguin.Bend red pipe cleaner and cut to size for the ear muff holder. Glue ends to Penguin.Glue Red Pom Poms to cover ends of Pipe Cleaner.

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A kid friendly favorite, warmed up for Winter!

Grilled Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich Cooking spray2 slices whole wheat bread1 banana sliced2 tablespoons peanut butter

Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat, and coat with cooking spray. Spread 1 tablespoon of peanut butter onto one side of each slice of bread. Place banana slices onto the peanut buttered side of one slice, top with the other slice and press together firmly. Fry the sandwich until golden brown on each side, about 2 minutes per side.

Winter CraftHibernating Bear

Materials:Brown paper bagBrown construction paperGreen construction paperScissorsCrayon

Instructions:1. Lay the paper bag on your desk so that the folded bottom is facing up. Cut the bag off

about an inch below the folded bottom.2. Unfold the bag and cut a U-shaped opening on one side.3. To shape the cave or burrow, place the bag so that one side rests flat on the table

and the side with the U-shaped opening rests at an angle.4. Create and cut out plants and animals to decorate the scene

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Movement/song:

using the song Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear substitute Polar Bear sounds, actions:

“Polar Bear, Polar Bear turn around, Polar Bear, Polar Bear touch the ground. Polar Bear, Polar Bear growl real loud, Polar Bear, Polar Bear sit on the ground...”

Jean Elizabeth Young has a great song good for Valentine's day or any other special time:

“How can I tell you?What can I do?How can I show youI care about you?”

Children love to answer that question using the song:

“I'll make you a valentineI'll buy you some candyI'll send you a letterI'll give you a hug”

etc./...............

STORYTELLING KITSClassic Big Book, cute storytelling props & engaging activities-

everything you need for lively, literature-based learning. Each kit features a big book, plus all the props you need to retell the story. Each contains a guide filled with cross-curricular activity ideas.

Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs If You Give A Moose A Muffin If You Give A Mouse A Cookie Is Your Mama A Llama? Mrs. Honey’s Hat Silly Sally The Very Hungry Bear & The Big Red Strawberry Whoever You Are There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly Mouse Paint The Quiet Book, The Loud Book Clark The Shark Safe, Warm & Snug Miss Bindergarten Get Ready For Kindergarten Pete The Cat, Rocking In My School Shoes Pete The Cat, I Love My White Shoes Bread And Jam For Francis Madeline Z Is For Moose Froggy Goes To School Mean Soup

THEME KITS All About Me Amazing Alphabets Art Attack Autumn “Daze” Autumn Crisp Be Choosy, Be Healthy Bears Bugs Choosy Dental Health Community Helpers Crazy for Colours Dinosaurs Everyday Circle Times Fabulous Fall Fairy Tales & Nursery Rhymes Farm First Nations Connections Five Senses Forest Friends Growing Things Jungle Kids in The Kitchen Kings & Queens Let’s Get Moving Mad Scientists Making Music Movin & Groovin My Body My Emotions Nutrition Nutty for Numbers Ocean Our World Pets Pond Life Rhyme Time Sizzling Shapes Space Taking Care of Our Earth Transportation Weather Winter/Arctic Animals Wonderful Fall

LITERACY KITS Brown Bear, Brown Bear What

Do You See? Caps for Sale Chicka, Chicka, Boom, Boom It Looked Like Spilt Milk Our Cat Cuddles Stone Soup The Carrot Seed The Very Grouchy Ladybug The Very Hungry Caterpillar Too Much Noise

Check out our Resource Room available to Care Providers!!!