Soup Sisters

The YW is supported by donations of soup every month from Calgary Soup Sisters and Broth Brothers.

Story Time (ages 0-6)

Virtual FRN Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Join us as we read aloud to the children and learn about the benefits of this fun and easy activity. Different stories will be featured each week. Register

Loose Parts Play (ages 0-12) – Waitlisted

YW Family Resource Network 1715 17 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Fuel your child’s creativity and sense of exploration with us. We are exploring loose parts together which are open-ended materials that have unlimited possibilities. Then bring these ideas home with you for extended play at home.   Register

Fueling Curiosity (ages 5-12)

YW Family Resource Network 1715 17 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Join us for an interactive, in-person session around S.T.E.A.M. activities! We will explore children's creativity by encouraging them to think critically, problem-solve, and indulge in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. Register

Sensory Play for Little Ones (Ages 0-6)

YW Family Resource Network 1715 17 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

The first three years are a time of tremendous learning and brain development, and little ones learn primarily through their 5 senses. This interactive workshop will explore a variety of ways that parents can play with their infants and toddlers and engage their senses to promote attachment and build their brains. Register

What is Kimochi? (ages 3 – 5)

YW Family Resource Network 1715 17 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Kimochi means feelings in Japanese.  Join us for a one hour session to learn about the 6-week interactive group for 3-5-year-olds (siblings welcome) and their parent/caregiver.  Through songs, activities and our Kimochi friends, families will learn ways to deal with big feelings that will build upon brain connections and make attachments stronger. Register

Free

What is LENA Start (Age 0-4)

Virtual FRN Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Talking with your baby is the best way to help their brain grow. Family Champion Program is launching the next LENA Start program in fall 2022. Join us for an information session as we introduce what LENA Start is and how we can increase children’s language development and so much more! RegisterRegister

Free

Adventurous Play (ages 0-6) Plus Playtime

YW Family Resource Network 1715 17 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What is adventurous play? What does it look like? What does it mean? This workshop will explore definitions and types of adventurous play and what that looks like for young children. We will learn how risk- taking play can expand children’s healthy development as well as build strong foundations for exploring and learning about their […]

Adventurous Play

Virtual - Family Resource Network Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What is Adventurous Play? What does it look like? What does it mean? This workshop will explore definitions and types of risky play and what that looks like for young children. We will learn how risk-taking play can expand children’s healthy development as well as build strong foundations for exploring and learning about their world. […]