With the start of a new school year just around the corner, the Martensville-Warman Early Years Family Resource Centre is offering a special program aimed at helping children prepare for their first days of kindergarten.
The Kindergarten Prep Program will take place on Thursday, August 13th and Thursday, August 20th, from 9:30am to 11:30am at the Martensville-Warman Early Years Family Resource Centre.
Designed for children heading into kindergarten this fall, the two-day program will give participants an opportunity to practice a variety of skills that can help make the transition into the classroom a little easier.
Each session will begin with parent-and-child paper activities focusing on areas such as the alphabet, numbers, colours, shapes and personal information. The second portion will feature group activities designed to build movement, spatial awareness and independent skills.
The August 13th session will place an emphasis on fine and gross motor skills. Children will practice skills such as holding a pencil and scissors, cutting along lines, completing puzzles, jumping, hopping, skipping and balancing.
On August 20th, activities will focus on language, communication and independence. Children will work on recognizing the alphabet, counting, identifying colours and shapes, classroom manners and learning to spell and write their first and last names.
Participants will also practice everyday school routines, including putting on shoes and jackets, packing a backpack, washing their hands and opening containers.
Families will receive take-home activities so children can continue practicing their new skills outside of the program. Each registered participant will also receive a free backpack containing age-appropriate books and a school-readiness checklist for parents.
Spaces are limited. Families interested in registering can contact the Martensville-Warman Early Years Family Resource Centre at 639-398-7609 or mweyfrc@ymcasaskatoon.org.
