Early Childhood Service Parent Workshops 2012 - Novita Children's ...

Early Childhood Service Parent Workshops 2012Workshop Dates VenueThe SeedFind out more about whatcommunity resources areavailable, respite options,holiday venues that cater forchildren with special needsand more….Toilet TimeToilet training can be achallenging time for parentsand children. Come and findout about helpful strategiesyou can use to help youthrough this phase.SleepwiseFor parents of children whohave sleep problems, aredifficult to settle, frequentlywake or don’t sleep at all!Hanen –It Takes Two To TalkParent training program forparents of children withlanguage delay. Learn howyour child communicates andhow you can promotecommunication developmentwith your child4 sessions (2 hours)Term 1 and Term 4Weeks 5-82 sessions (2.5 hours)Term 2 and Term 43 sessions (2.5 hours)Term 1 and Term 3Program of 8 sessions(2.5 hours each)Commencing March andOctober 2012.Term 4 - StMarys Office.Term 2 -Regency ParkOffice.Term 4 - StMarys Office.Term 1- StMarys Office.Term 3 -Regency ParkOffice.March-Regency ParkOffice.October-St MarysOffice.Workshop Dates VenuePowerplayThis is a fun, “hands-on”workshop that introducesparents/carers to some of thecore skills children practisewhen they play. It offerspractical methods to use tohelp develop your child’s playskills and will make toyshopping in the future a totallydifferent experienceCircle of SecurityThis workshop exploreslearning effective parentingskills and styles.It will help to address the fearsand concerns of parents.New Parents CoffeeMorningOpportunity to meet newparents, discover the Toy andResource Centre andorientation to the facilities atRegency Park Centre.Planning forPreschool/SchoolFind out about how to navigatethrough the public and privateeducation systems. Threehour information session withpanel from DECD, Catholiceducation and independentSchools Board.2 sessions of 3.5 hoursTerm 2 and Term 4Week 4.Day and time to beconfirmed.TBA 2013Week 9 each term.Thursday 10-12 noon.Next one 23 rd AugustTerm 1 and 424 th October RegencyParkTerm 2 - StMarys OfficeTerm 4 -Regency ParkOfficeTo BeConfirmedRegency ParkOfficeMultipurposeRoomTerm 1 -Regency ParkOffice/ParadiseTerm 4 -Regency ParkOffice / StMarys Office

Early Childhood Service Groups 2012Group Dates VenuePlaygroup(for children under 5 years)Playgroup provides anopportunity for young children tolearn through play in a safe andinformal environment and forparents and caregivers to gettogether and support each other.They also provide opportunitiesto have lots of fun.SplashersAquatic Therapy group forchildren under 5 years.Move ‘n’ GrooveGroups to encourage anddevelop movement skills will beoffered each term.The focus of the group willdepend on the needs of theclients who register but could be:Early Moves-for children learningto roll, sit and crawl.Moving On-for children learningto stand and move.Groovers-for children who arewalking.School Readiness ProgramSuitable for children about tostart school in the next 6-12months.Terms 1 to 4- 8 weeks each term.Terms 1 to 4- 8 weeks each term.6 weeksWeeks 3-8 each term6 weeks term 3 and 4Weeks 3-82nd, 3 rd , 4 th & 5 th ofOctober 2012A variety oflocations andtimes available.A variety oflocations andtimes available.Term 1 – South.Term 2 –Regency ParkOffice.Term 3 –Regency ParkOffice, ColonialLight Gardens &Walkerville.Term 4 –ParafieldGardens OfficeBillabong.Term 4-St Marys OfficeGroup Dates VenueSpell - books and musicStories and books to promoteearly language and literacy.Come along to learn new songsand how to read effectively toyour child.Handwriting/PrewritingThis groups aims to develop andimprove handwriting skills. Theprogram will focus on prewritingor writing skills depending on theneeds of the participants.Friendship GroupSuitable for children attendingmainstream primary schools whomay feel a little isolated.An opportunity for school agedchildren to catch up with oldfriends, develop new friendshipsand socialise with other childrenwho may have similarchallenges at school.4 weeks.End of Terms 1, 2and 3 - week 10,school holidays andweek 1 of the nextterm.2 weeks of schoolholidays.4 sessions25 th , 26 th September,2 nd 3rd October 20129:30 to 10:30 amEach school holidays.After final session ofhandwriting group.Regency ParkOffice - Fridays10.30-12 noon.Paradise -Wednesdays10.30-12.30 pm.St Marys Office- Fridays - to beconfirmed.Regency ParkOfficeApril –Paradise.July –Regency ParkOffice.October –St Marys Office