The Spirit of Giving

Yesterday morning (November 8, 2012) our Playgroup families donated 24 canned items and 16 packaged food items for Moisson Quebec, our city food bank.  

In addition, we filled two shoe boxes with gifts to be sent to children in Haiti (organised by Operation Christmas Child).

Thank you for your generosity this Christmas season.

Bring Gifts for Sharing, November 8

As Christmas draws near, Playgroup families are again invited to give generously when we meet again on November 8.

This year we are supporting Moisson Quebec and Operation Christmas Child, so please:

• Bring a food donation for Moisson Quebec ... items appreciated include: boxed cereal, canned fruits, vegetables, salmon, tuna; pasta, rice; baby food; hygiene items.  Please check the expiry dates before donating.

• Bring a gift for a 2 - 4 year old BOY or GIRL for Operation Christmas Child.  NEW items only please, which can include: caps, t-shirts, hair accessories, toys, pencils, notebooks. We'll be filling shoe boxes, to be sent to Haiti.

Watch the joy on the faces of these girls from Haiti, receiving their gifts.

Ladybugs and Frogs

FIVE LITTLE LADY BUGS (down from amazon.com song #4, "Five Little Lady Bugs: album by Karyn Henley, also available for downloading on cdbaby.com)

Five little lady bugs all in a row.

Out to the garden they started to go.

But one of them stepped on the other one’s toe.

Uh-oh, there she goes!

Four little lady bugs all in a row.

Out to the garden they started to go.

But one little lady bug tripped on a hoe.

Uh-oh, there she goes!

Three little lady bugs all in a row.

Out to the garden they started to go.

But one was frightened by Uncle Joe.

Uh-oh, there she goes!

Two little lady bugs all in a row.

Out to the garden they started to go.

One felt the cold wind starting to blow.

Uh-oh, there she goes!

One little lady bug all in a row. Out to the garden she started to go.


But the sky grew dark and it started to snow. 
Uh-oh, there she goes!


No little lady bugs all in a row. And the garden is covered with snow.

Copyright: karynhenley.com

FIVE LITTLE SPECKLED FROGS

Five little speckled frogs, sat on a speckled log.

Eating some most delicious bugs. Yum! Yum!

One jumped into a pool, where it was nice and cool.

Now there are FOUR green speckled frogs.

Four little speckled frogs, sat on a speckled log.

Eating some most delicious bugs.  Yum! Yum!

One jumped into a pool, where it was nice and cool.

Now there are THREE green speckled frogs.

Three little speckled frogs, sat on a speckled log.

Eating some most delicious bugs.  Yum! Yum!

One jumped into a pool, where it was nice and cool.

Now there are TWO green speckled frogs.

Two little speckled frogs, sat on a speckled log.

Eating some most delicious bugs.  Yum! Yum!

One jumped into a pool, where it was nice and cool.

Now there is ONE green speckled frog.

One little speckled frog, sat on a speckled log.

Eating some most delicious bugs.  Yum! Yum!

HE jumped into a pool, where it was nice and cool.

Now there are NO green speckled frogs.

Sun, Moon and Stars

Bend and Stretch  Bend and Stretch,  Reach for the Stars.  There goes Jupiter,  Here comes Mars.  Bend and Stretch,  Reach for the Sky.  Stand on Tip-e-toe,  Oh! so high!

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star  Twinkle, twinkle, Little star.  How I wonder what you are.  Up above the world so high,  Like a diamond in the sky.  Twinkle, twinkle, Little star.  How I wonder what you are.

Hey Diddle Diddle  Hey diddle diddle,  The cat and the fiddle.  The cow jumped over the moon.  The little dog laughed,  To see such sport,  And the dish ran away,  With the spoon. This Little Light of mine, This Little Light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine. (Repeat twice) Let it shine, Let it shine, Let it shine. Everywhere I go, I'm gonna let it shine. (Repeat twice) Let it shine, Let it shine, Let it shine. Zoom, Zoom, Zoom Zoom, zoom, zoom, We’re going to the moon. (Repeat) If you want to take a trip, Climb aboard my rocket ship. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 …. Blast off! Star Light Star Bright Star light, Star bright. First star, I see tonight. I wish I may, I wish I might. Have the wish, I wish tonight.

Shining Stars returns for Autumn 2012!

Come along on Thursday mornings, with your Preschoolers, and connect with other families for some play fun!

When?  Thursday, October 4th at 9.30am

Where?  Valcartier Family Centre, 1039 Wolfe Avenue, Sainte-Foy

There'll be a music and movement session for preschoolers and parents, followed by morning tea and a brief meeting with parents.

We are looking for leaders to help ... Co-Lead, co-ordinate Hospitality and be in charge of Toys and Equipment including loans and donations.

What to bring?  A snack and drink for your preschoolers, indoor shoes, plus a coffee mug for yourself.  

Check out the Proposed Programme (Autumn 2012) and Volunteer Teams on this blog.

Cost:  $3.00 per family per playdate. 

Until next week, continue enjoying the spectacular colours of Autumn!

Sheryl
Interim Playgroup Facilitator
(T) 418 353 8243

Flea Market in Old Quebec: Saturday, September 29 from 11:00am

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Old Quebec will be holding its first-ever Flea Market in the Kirk Hall this Saturday, September 29th from 11:00am to 4:00pm. 

Books, toys, clothes, household items plus more!

Back to School - Labels, Lunch Bags and Lunches

a little expensive, but cute and practical ...

Labels:  Emily Press : Back to School Label Combo Kits with free shipping to Canada until 30 September!

Lunch Bags:  Laptop Lunch Bag (bento box style)

School Lunch Ideas:  10 Best Back to School Sandwich Recipes