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0 to 6 years - Making a Difference
The first six years are the most important years in your child’s life. In the early years, the brain forms connections that set the stage for lifelong learning, behaviour and health. PDF Brochure0 to 3 months: Making A Difference
Being a new parent is exciting. It is also hard. In the first three months you will grow and learn along with your baby. Nothing is more important for your baby than spending time with you. PDF Brochure3 to 6 months - Making A Difference
When babies experience a variety of sounds, smells, sights, feelings and loving touches, their brains make connections that help them learn language, problem solving and even math in later life. PDF Brochure6 to 9 months - Making a Difference
During this time your baby will begin to get mobile. Very soon, she will be taking her first steps. Your job is to encourage her to explore in a safe way. PDF Brochure9 to 12 months - Making a Difference
Parents are their baby’s first and most important teachers. But you don’t need to put pressure on yourself to teach her anything. The magic of babies is that they learn from everything around them. PDF Brochure12 to 18 Months - Making a Difference
As your baby grows into a toddler, one of your most important jobs is to help him develop a positive view of himself. This is called self-esteem. PDF Brochure18 to 36 months - Making a Difference
Toddlers will have temper tantrums. Knowing that this is normal does not always make it easier to deal with. One of your hardest jobs is to help your child learn self-control when she has a temper tantrum. PDF Brochure3 to 4 years - Making a Difference
All young children will break the rules sometimes, as they struggle to be independent or when they become just too tired to cope. Your child needs you to set firm, reasonable limits. PDF Brochure4 to 5 years - Making a Difference
Your child will soon be entering school. The things you have been doing with her – reading, talking, singing and drawing – have helped her develop the basic concepts and skills she will use in her schoolwork. PDF Brochure5 to 6 years - Making a Difference
When your child goes to school, your job as a teacher is far from over. Now is the time for you to become a partner with his teachers at school. PDF Brochure
Ontario Early Years Program
c/o St. Mary's Family Learning Centre
795 Giles Boulevard East
Windsor, Ontario
N9A 4E5
Tel: 519-252-9696
Fax: 519-252-7917
email: info@smflc.ca