Role of StrongStart Facilitators
StrongStart BC facilitators use their passion as an educator to deliver a positive early learning experience for children (aged birth to five) as part of a free drop-in program for families. Their goal is to create an interactive, play-based environment that helps children enjoy learning, develop essential skills and get ready for school.
Facilitators influence, nurture and support our next generation reach its fullest potential by:
Facilitators influence, nurture and support our next generation reach its fullest potential by:
- Planning and leading early learning activities and curriculum based on the B.C. Early Learning Framework
- Offering thoughtful and creative play experiences
- Exploring language through story, music and word-play
- Fostering discovery through books, art and manipulatives
- Modelling healthy exercise and food choices
- Encouraging parents and caregivers to participate in activities
- Supporting and facilitating parent/caregiver and child relationships
- Referring and connecting families to community resources