October's Rhyme Rhythm & Read: Bookclub for Babies

momstown Mississauga hosts programs for babies 0-12m every month in our Baby Basics Series. This is a weekly program held at the Taima Zone where our mothers meet for fun and support in our baby focused curriculum. 

One of our literacy focused programs is Rhyme Rhythm & Read which is sponsored by +Scholastic Canada. Monthly books are provided for our Moms and their babies! This is a great way for the moms to build their libraries at home! 

October's Book Winning Family! 

The Selection for October is Never Let You Go  by Patricia Storms. An adorable book which matches every new parent's sentiments about always being there for their children even as they go through the journies of life,  exploration, tantrums and all! 

Join us for Baby Basics - different programs are running every week! A yearly program pass is only $45 for a limited time! This includes access to all of our programs, our Mom's Night Out events, the online forums where you can get advice and support from other moms just like you.  In addition there are great member discounts, access to contests and more! 

Sign up today for your membership! 

Rhyme Rhythm & Read: Monthly Program and Bookclub for Babies!

momstown Mississauga mamas and their babies met yesterday for Rhyme, Rhythm and Read a monthly baby literacy program which is sponsored by +Scholastic Canada.   Our moms and babies meet weekly for our Baby Basics programming held at the Taima Zone. 

Rhyme Rhythm & Read is a fun part of our baby programming that is designed just for babies 0-12 months in age. It incorporates fan favourite songs like The Wheels on the Bus, with great action songs like Zoom Zoom Zoom, silly rhymes and parachute time in addition to our storytime. 

This month's +Scholastic Baby Selection is Kiss Kiss Goodnight by Kenn Nesbit. A great title about bedtime routines with beautiful illustrations of different animal families. One lucky mom and baby got to take home their own copy of the book! This little lady was already interested in reading it and immediately flipped it open for a look! 

Join us for Baby Basics - different programs are running every week! A yearly program pass is only $45 for a limited time! This includes access to all of our programs, our Mom's Night Out events, the online forums where you can get advice and support from other moms just like you.  In addition there are great member discounts, access to contests and more! Sign up today for your membership! 

  

Santa Claus Parade in Mississauga and Across the GTA

momstown Mississauga moms and kids are meeting to watch the Santa Claus Parade in Streetsville coming up on November 24th.  There are many parades in our area to take in if you can't make it on the 24th in Streetsville. We have also listed the many tree lighting ceremonies in Mississauga on our blog -  great local and family friendly events to get you in the holiday mood!

Photo Credit: Downtown Streetsville Blog

Mississauga Parade Details:

Sunday November 24th Start time: 1pm. Parade Starts at Queen Street South and Brittania and heads south through the village ending at Queen Street South of Old Station Road.

Brampton Parade Details:

Saturday November 16th there is an evening parade.  Parade will start at 5pm at Sproule Drive & Main Street. Refer to the website for tips on parking and where best to stand along the route.

Oakville Parade Details:

Saturday November 16th the parade starts at 9am sharp rain or shine. Starting on Lakeshore Road East and ending at Fellen Avenue.

Holiday Lights & Tree Lighting Ceremonies in Mississauga 2013

There are many tree lighting ceremonies planned throughout Mississauga this holiday season.  Visit one with your family and celebrate the Magic of the Holiday season.

 

momstown Mississauga Families join together to attend these great local events. If you are looking for company visit our website and get started building traditions within your own community in Mississauga.

Streetsville Village Square: Friday November 22nd at 7pm. Join together at village main street square at 7 p.m. for the traditional lighting of the Christmas tree.  Horse & wagon rides, hot chocolate, sweet treats, and of course Santa! Celebration Square Saturday November 23rd 6-9pm

Bring your holiday cheer and see Mississauga Celebration Square dazzle at the 2013 Tree Lighting Celebration. There will be Food Trucks, Fun for the kids and live music! Tree Lighting at 7:30pm. Clarkson Village Tree Lighting Thursday November 28 7-9pm Location: 1880 Lakeshore Road West, Mississauga Join us 5th annual Christmas in Clarkson sponsored by the businesses in the Clarkson Village. Enjoy hot chocolate & cookies, sing along with the carols,  visit the petting zoo and fire truck. PLEASE BRING A NON PERISHABLE FOOD ITEM FOR THE COMPASS Light Up the Lighthouse in Port Credit Location: Lighthouse on Lakeshore in the village  Join your neighbours for an evening of festive fun for the whole family including a visit from St.Nick. Free crafts & refreshments.  Bring a donation to the Food Bank or a new pair of Mittens for the Mitten Tree!

Junior Chef: Remembrance Day Poppies

Remembrance Day is recognized by all Canadians in different traditions, parades and ceremonies. momstown Mississauga is no exception.  Our Junior Chefs met on Remembrance Day to make “poppies” out of fruits and veggies.  

momstown moms and kids used cherry tomatoes, strawberries and red peppers for the petals, blueberries for the middle and celery and cucumber for the stem.  They were excited to make their poppy masterpieces all by themselves, but their favourite part was eating it once they were done!

Once the kids had their fill of yummy snacks, they were given an opportunity to colour a poppy wreath with the famous poem “In Flanders Field” printed in the middle.  This was a great way for our moms to speak to their children individually about the importance of Remembrance day, and start the conversation about why we take time to remember.

At 11am the mamas agreed to have a minute of silence, to remember and honour those who gave their lives for our freedom. Sensing the importance of that moment, the children followed suit.  Needless to say, we had a group of very proud mamas!

Junior Chef is a monthly program run by momstown Mississauga.  It is a great way to get young kids involved in the kitchen. They have the chance to prepare simple, toddler-friendly recipes in a group setting!  Not only will the children feel accomplished, but it’s also a fantastic way to encourage healthy eating and trying new foods. 

Our mamas have found the group setting makes even the most unadventurous child want to try something new.   We hope to see you at our next Junior Chef next month! All of this is included in the annual family membership - buy yours today! 

Little Scientists Program: Discovering What Floats or Sinks

momstown Missisauga mamas brought their Little Scientists out to Whole Foods Square One to do a fun craft and experiment to discover the principles of sinking and floating.  The kids were given a chance to touch and feel each object. There was a pine cone, an apple, a leaf, coin, rock and a safety pin. 

The children measured each item's  size and weight and then were asked to guess whether each object would sink to the bottom of a vase of water, or float back to the top.  

They were extremely contemplative and took their time to fully assess each item, which paid off since they were correct for nearly every item!  Their favourite part was taking turns to drop each item in the water and shout out the result; especially the apple, since they all got a little wet from the splash! 

After testing each item, the kids each took a cut out of that item and glued it to a paper jar they coloured to look like it was full of water.  The items that floated to the top were glued to the top (pine cone, apple, leaf), and the items that sunk to the bottom were glued to the bottom (coin, rock, safety pin).  

momstown Missisauga meets monthly for this science program, focused on fun, hands-on & toddler-friendly experiments!  We hope to see you next time - join us today! All of our programs (as well as much more) are included in 1 low yearly fee - sign up today!

McDonalds sponsored Tales for Tots: Bookclub for Kids

momstown Mississauga's monthly literacy program Tales for Tots our monthly bookclub for kids,  was sponsored by McDonald's Canada this month. momstown partnered with McDonalds across Canada to help them to announce the new storybooks they are distributing in their Happy Meals. 

Our moms and kids loved reading the cute stories about growing up to be strong and healthy by eating right and getting exercise. These books are a super addition to Happy Meals, enjoyed by both parents and kids. 

Our Tales for Tots event was a hit! Our Clarkson Village McDonalds in Mississauga hosted us and delivered McCafe products, milk and juice for the kids, as well as apple slices and yogurt parfaits for a snack!

The 4 different story books are available until Nov 15th. The momstown Mississauga moms got to take home a great lootbag - supplied by McDonalds & stuffed with coupons for free Happy Meal & free drink as well as 3 of the 4 books and a treat for moms.  

Our toddlers also made a cute craft right in the restaurant (crafts go together with storytime at Tales for Tots). They had fun gluing healthy foods onto a plate, and choosing "sometimes foods" to add around the plate outside. The theme of the Happy Meal books is nutrition and how healthy choices help kids to grow up to be strong and active.

Tales for Tots is just one of the monthly programs run by momstown in Mississauga. We meet all over Mississauga for fun programs that get moms and kids active and trying new things! Join us today - sign up to start having fun with us!