Kinder Links
| Kinder Links P: 204.669.4043 kinderlinks@retsd.mb.ca Kelly Martino Community Programming Co-ordinator—Preschool P: 204.669.4043 kmartino@retsd.mb.ca |  |
PROGRAMMING FOR PRESCHOOLERS & THEIR PARENTS
Supported by Child and Youth Services—Department of Families
Kinder Links programs provide young families with children (birth to age five) with opportunities to play, learn, and connect with each other. These FREE parent-child programs feature fun, educational ways to explore literacy, numeracy, physical health, well-being, and creativity through art experiences, rhymes, stories, activities, and games. They're an excellent way for young children to develop a lifelong passion for learning, develop their skills and self-confidence, and prepare for the adventure of school!
Kinder Links programs are welcoming and inclusive, offering parents and caregivers the chance to meet other families from the community, develop new friendships, and share parenting resources. We provide high quality parent-child programming to meet the needs of families living in River East Transcona neighbourhoods. Join in the fun—mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends—seven days a week—September to June.
PARENTING SUPPORT
Supported by Child and Youth Services—Department of Families
We offer a variety of parenting support workshops and programs, which are FREE, but registration is required. Child care is provided for these workshops and programs unless otherwise noted. The most recent parenting support newsletter can be found below.
REGISTRATION & WAITING LISTS
Interested in registering for a Kinder Links program? Contact Kinder Links at kinderlinks@retsd.mb.ca or 204.669.4043. To register for a program, please provide the following:
- Parent or caregiver name
- Names and ages of all children to attend the program
- Home address
- Home and/or cellphone number
- Email address where you wish to be contacted
- Preferred program location, day of week, and time
When classes are full, families will be placed on a waiting list and contacted when space becomes available. If you find yourself unable to start or continue your program, please contact Kinder Links at kinderlinks@retsd.mb.ca or 204.669.4043, as other families may be eager to attend.
MAILING LIST
Join the Kinder Links mailing list to receive regular updates on our FREE parent-child programs and parenting support initiatives. Simply fill out this online form: Kinder Links Mailing List
SONG SHEETS
Participants will receive an email with the songs our facilitators plan to teach during circle time. We'll learn the songs and chants together, so don't worry if you don't know the rhymes already. At our parent-child programs, we make a point of repeating songs several times to help your family learn and enjoy them. Printed copies of the song sheet will be available upon request for your use at home.
PROGRAM EVALUATIONS
Following the final class, all participants will be sent a link to complete an online evaluation. Your comments and suggestions are very important to us, help guide our programming decisions, and are shared in reports to our funders.
FREE BABY GIFT FOR NEW PARENTS
Congratulations on your new baby! River East Transcona School Division and the Kinder Links would like to help you celebrate this wonderful event. We have a FREE book, I Love It When You, which we'd love to give to you to keep and enjoy. To receive your copy of this book, contact Kinder Links at kinderlinks@retsd.mb.ca or 204.669.4043. Please leave your home mailing address, your phone number, and your child's name and date of birth.
PARENT ADVISORY GROUP
Are you interested in sharing your ideas to help shape preschool programming? We're recruiting new members for our Kinder Links Advisory Group, which meets virtually to discuss and provide feedback on our free early learning programs. Contact Kinder Links at kinderlinks@retsd.mb.ca or 204.669.4043 for more information.
