Children North ECIP

Our physiotherapists, Idan and Harvey, are creatively engaging with toy farm animals to support child development. Activities like these are a wonderful way to help children improve their motor skills and coordination while making therapy an enjoyable experience. 🐄🐑 Through play-based techniques, we aim to foster learning and movement in a way that feels natural and fun for children. These methods help build essential skills in a supportive and positive environment. 🧸 #ECIP #ChildDevelopment

Speech and language development can be seamlessly integrated into everyday activities that children enjoy. By narrating their actions, labelling objects, and naming emotions, we support their understanding and use of language. For instance, during play, phrases like "This is fun" or "I like swinging" help connect words to experiences. Activities like playing with a marble wall provide opportunities to describe colours, textures, or movements using short, simple sentences. Incorporating communication temptations, such as pausing during phrases like "Ready, set, go," encourages children to vocalize or gesture. A brief pause before saying "go" gives them space to respond, whether with a sound or a movement. Acknowledge their attempt, then affirm their participation with phrases like "Yeah, go!" before continuing the activity. This approach fosters engagement and builds communication skills naturally. #ECIP #ChildDevelopment

Our consultants are instrumental in fostering meaningful relationships with children in schools, acting as trusted guides throughout their developmental journey. Their consistent engagement and understanding help create safe spaces where children feel valued and supported, laying a strong foundation for personal and academic growth. By celebrating every achievement, big or small, we cultivate confidence and motivation in children. These efforts empower them to embrace challenges and build resilience, ensuring a lasting positive impact that extends beyond the classroom. #ECIP #ChildDevelopment

Baby Brynn is already leaving her mark in Ms. Grimwood's Grade 1/2 class at Gordon Denny School. Through the Roots of Empathy program, students are developing emotional literacy in engaging ways. The journey began with Quinn, the doll, as the class compared sizes, sparking curiosity and thoughtful guesses about Baby Brynn's dimensions. The excitement peaked when Baby Brynn made her debut, and the students eagerly discovered whose predictions were spot on. These interactive experiences nurture empathy and fostering understanding among young learners. #ECIP #ChildDevelopment

Thank you, Visions North Community Futures, for the heartfelt Christmas donation! This incredible generosity will have a profound impact on families facing financial challenges during the holiday season. These funds will allow parents to provide gifts for their children, ensuring every family can experience the joy and magic of giving. Acts of kindness like this bring light to our community and create lasting memories for those in need. 🎁✨ #ECIP #ChildDevelopment

Hemi, our wonderful therapy dog, just turned 9 last week! 🐾 She keeps spreading comfort and warmth every day, always in her gentle, quiet way. Here's to another year with this amazing companion who means so much to us. 🎉 #ECIP #Therapoy dog

When it’s too cold for outdoor play, we bring the fun indoors. Karter is exploring a sensory sand bin, which offers a great opportunity for creative free play. The texture of the sand provides a calming sensory experience, making it a favourite for little hands. 🌟 Sensory play like this encourages mindfulness and relaxation while supporting fine motor skills and creativity. It’s a simple yet effective way to engage the senses and enjoy playtime, no matter the weather. 🐚 #ECIP #ChildDevelopment

Mentors Kael and K-Lynn are helping Jessiah explore the science of bubbles using various creative tools. This fun activity blends learning with play, sparking curiosity and hands-on discovery. 🌟✨ Bubble-making encourages an understanding of science, shapes, and the properties of liquids. Activities like these build critical thinking and creativity while creating joyful, memorable moments. 🫧 #ECIP #ChildDevelopment

We're thrilled to have Baby Brynn and her mom join us for our Roots of Empathy program this year in the grade 1&2 classroom at Gordon Denny School. Through their interactions, students witness the powerful bond of attachment and attunement. Roots of Empathy is a social skills initiative that brings a parent and baby into the classroom each month, allowing students to observe and track the baby's development over her first year. This program helps students build emotional literacy by interpreting the baby's reactions and understanding how body language conveys feelings, as they learn to identify their emotions and develop empathy towards others. #ECIP #ChildDevelopment

Hemi and Torino, our favourite therapy dogs, decided to join us by for coffee this morning. #ECIP #TherapyDogs