'08 Family Activities Calendar
INTRODUCING THE 2008 HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT FAMILY ACTIVITIES CALENDAR
Parents, print out a month at a time and post the page on your fridge or in another high-traffic location. If you are a teacher or childcare professional, feel free to print out the months and share copies with the families you serve.
2008 FAMILY ACTIVITIES CALENDAR PAGES: FOR VIEWING, PRINTING OR DOWNLOAD
January 2008 February 2008 March 2008 April 2008 May 2008 June 2008 July 2008 August 2008 September 2008 October 2008 November 2008 December 2008
THE EARLY YEARS ARE A TIME OF HEIGHTENED OPPORTUNITIES AND INCREASED RISK.
"The quality and capacity of our future population depends on what we do now to support early child development."
- Dr. Fraser Mustard, Founder and Chair Emeritus, Council for Early Child DevelopmentEarly years research has shown:
- Early experiences shape brain development.
- Brain development strongly influences learning behaviour and health throughout life.
- Families and communities matter.
- Early child development programs can make a significant difference for children.
- The effects of early environment on children are long lasting.
- The environment affects the number of brain cells and the way they are wired.
Learn more about early years research and the importance of your child's first six years of life. Click here...