Children don’t come with a handbook, but there are resources out there that can assist children to help them reach for the Stars.
The Drumheller and Area Early Childhood Development Coalition is hosting its first Drumheller Early Years Fair. This is a chance for parents and caregivers with children ages 0-4 to have some fun and learn about some of the resources available.
“It promotes early childhood development and introduces parents providers and gives them time to talk to them in a one-on-one setting,” said Michelle Hiscox, Early Childhood Development coordinator.
The fair is slated for Wednesday, September 19 at the Badlands Community Facility. The theme of the event is “Reach For The Stars” and there will be activities based on the stars and planets as well as giveaways.
Golden Prairie Parent Link will be on hand and will have the Ages and Stages development-screening questionnaire available for parents.
There will also be resources based on the five main early childhood development areas. These include physical health and well being, communication and general knowledge, social skills, language and thinking skills and emotional maturity.
Hiscox says there will also be a number of other local agencies on hand who will be available to meet with parents and caregivers one-on-one. This could be anything from law enforcement to healthcare and literacy development.
To allow participants to have time to interact with service providers in a one-on-one setting, registration is required by September 14. The fair is from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Hiscox says there are many time slots still open. The fair is free of charge.
To register contact Hiscox at 403-820-0325 or e-mail Michellehiscox@live.ca.
