#101, 4341 Savaryn Drive SW Edmonton, Alberta, T6X 2E8 780.413.4521 info@familyfutures.ca

Early Childhood Development

Family Futures Resource Network provides excellent early childhood programs and services, both registered and online. These programs offer parents and caregivers opportunities and experiences to support their children in their social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth and development. These programs also provide a natural environment for families to build social connections and increase protective factors for children.

Birth–5 Years

If you need any additional resources, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 780-413-4521. We have created some online programs, services and support options. These are on each program page, the At-Home Family Fun page, and our YouTube channel.

 

Baby and Toddler Playtime

Birth–3 years | Bring your toddlers to an engaging and safe play space. Play experiences will be set up for you and your child to explore at your own pace. This is an unstructured play time with a focus on providing an opportunity for you to spend time with your child and meet other parents.

Registration:
Drop-In

Dates:
April 11, 2024 - June 13, 2024

 

Baby Sing & Sensory

Birth–1 year | The first year of life is the most significant time for your baby’s development. In this program, a variety of different activities are explored to stimulate your baby’s senses and promote early learning such as singing songs, reviewing different types of sensory play, introducing baby sign language and discussing developmental milestones. Enjoy quality time bonding with your baby while connecting with other caregivers. Please bring a blanket to place your baby on during the program.

Registration:
Online

Dates:
April 8, 2024 - May 6, 2024

 

May 13, 2024 - June 17, 2024

 

Books for Babies

For children ages: Birth–1 year | $40 program fee. | Learn how reading to your infant helps to promote early language skill development and enhance parent child connection. Please bring a blanket to place your baby on during the program. Due to high demand, families may only register in this program one time.

 

Registration:
Online

Dates:
April 9, 2024 - April 30, 2024

 

May 8, 2024 - June 5, 2024

 

Busy Bodies

2–5 years | Is your child full of energy? Bring them to this active program where they will develop physical literacy through games, music and activities such as dancing, and parachute time. Come join in the fun and meet other families!

Registration:
Drop-In

Dates:
April 8, 2024 - June 10, 2024

 

April 12, 2024 - June 14, 2024

 

Daddy and Me Playtime

For children ages: Birth–6 years | Play experiences will be set up for you and your child to explore at your own pace. This is an unstructured play time providing an opportunity for you to spend time with your child and meet other parents.
All male caregivers welcome.

Registration:
Drop-In

Dates:
April 13, 2024 - May 4, 2024

 

Discovery Time

4–6 years | Come and explore, discover, and create new things with your child. Activity centers are designed to enhance learning and creativity, engage the senses, build skills and most of all, are fun. Drop in at any time or join in for the whole time.

Registration:
Online

Dates:
May 3, 2024 - June 7, 2024

 

Drop-in Ooie Gooie!

2–6 years | Drop In and join in these one day sessions of fun, messy play and sensory exploration and leave the mess with us! Plus, take home a sample of your creations and the recipe so that you can recreate the experience again at home. Pleae only attend one time so others may have an opportunity.

Registration:
Drop-In

Dates:
May 25, 2024

 

June 1, 2024

 

Family Mentorship Program

Birth–6 years | Would you like extra one-on-one support for your child? Our Family Mentorship Program provides in-home parenting education and family support services to expectant parents and those with children from newborn to the age of six. Trained Family Mentors provide families with information and support that helps them improve their parenting skills to provide a safe nurturing environment for their children. Family Mentors encourage a parent-led experience while providing recommendations based on leading practices.

Registration:
Phone

Dates:

 

Let’s Get Artsy!

For children ages: 2–6 years | Do you have a little Picasso who loves to be creative and express themselves through art? This program provides an opportunity for children to engage in a variety of art activities express their inner artist and create their own works of art.

Registration:
Online

Dates:
April 9, 2024 - April 30, 2024

 

April 10, 2024 - May 1, 2024

 

May 7, 2024 - June 4, 2024

 

May 8, 2024 - May 29, 2024

 

Let’s Have a Playdate

For children ages: 2–6 years | Playdates are fun and a great way to learn! This ‘loose parts’ interactive session provides a great opportunity to meet other caregivers and their children. This program is designed to help your child develop their creativity, exploration, and social skills while supporting their development through play. Please bring a nut-free snack for your child.

Registration:
Drop-In

Dates:
April 8, 2024 - June 3, 2024

 

April 10, 2024 - June 5, 2024

 

Making Music

For children ages 3-6 years | In this program children will explore a variety of different forms of music, express themselves through dance and even make their own musical instrument each week.

Registration:
Online

Dates:
May 21, 2024 - June 11, 2024

 

Mindful Minis

3–6 years | During this program we explore relaxation, calming, emotions, and mindfulness, for children. Learn to be aware of and manage emotions in a way that is fun and meaningful. It is also a very nice way to spend time connecting with your child. NEW! Weather permitting, part of this program will take place outdoors to help improve overall health and wellbeing and connect with nature in the community. Please arrive dressed for the weather.

Registration:
Drop-In

Dates:
May 9, 2024 - June 13, 2024

 

Once Upon a Time

2–6 years | Storytelling is the art of bringing a story to life and passing on culture and history. Each week a classic children’s story will be brought to life through arts, crafts, and activities. Join your child on a story teller’s journey as they let their imagination soar while telling their own story.

Registration:
Drop-In

Dates:
February 28, 2024 - March 20, 2024

 

April 9, 2024 - June 4, 2024

 

Ooie Gooie!

2–6 years | Join in the fun of messy play and sensory exploration and leave the mess with us! Plus, take home a sample of your creations and the recipe so that you can recreate the experience again at home.

Registration:
Online

Dates:
April 18, 2024 - May 9, 2024

 

May 16, 2024 - June 6, 2024

 

Playgroup and Coffee

Birth–6 years | Family Futures Resource Network is offering this group in partnership with the Dayspring Presbyterian Church. Parents, caregivers and children come together to meet, learn, socialize, and have fun. Coffee will be provided. Please bring beverages and nut free snacks for your children.

Registration:
Drop-In

Dates:
January 19, 2024 - March 22, 2024

 

April 12, 2024 - June 14, 2024

 

Preschool Prep

3–4 years | In this fun, interactive program the focus is on building numeracy and literacy skills using fun songs, games, and activities. Throughout this program, children will begin to prepare for preschool while learning about social skills, letters, numbers, colours, the days of the week and so much more.

Registration:
Online

Dates:
February 16, 2024 - March 22, 2024

 

April 9, 2024 - May 14, 2024

 

April 11, 2024 - May 16, 2024

 

Rhymes, Songs & Story Time

Birth–3 years | This fun and interactive program includes stories, musical movement, rhymes and creative props. Connect with your little one in this literacy, arts and movement program with time built in between activities to interact with other children and families.

Registration:
Drop-In

Dates:
February 16, 2024 - March 22, 2024

 

February 22, 2024 - March 21, 2024

 

April 10, 2024 - June 12, 2024

 

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