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EarlyON Child and Family Centre

Stories in the Park (Drop-in program at Sheppard)

EarlyON Child and Family Centre

Overview

Wednesdays

When: 1 to 2:30 p.m.

A Black-focused program for parents/caregivers and their children. (For families with children from birth to 6 years old)

What: Join us for an interactive and fun early literacy program.

Each week families will hear a story written by a Black author while spending time outside in our beautiful garden. Families will also have the opportunity to share tales and folklore from their culture.

Oct. 2: All Because You Matter by Tami Charles

Oct. 9: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer

Oct.16 : C is for Carnival by Yolanda T. Marshall

Oct. 23: Follow Your Dreams by Vashti Harrison

Oct. 30: The Color of Us by Karen Katz

What: EarlyON programs offer Black parents/caregivers an accessible and culturally safe space, supporting early learning and development through activities, songs and more. Please remember to dress in layers as we never know what kind of weather to expect. This program will run inside if we have inclement weather.

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