It takes a village to raise a child

Make Children First works hard to uphold this philosophy through advocacy, awareness and community development. Communities must consider children and families when engaging in planning and making decisions. When children thrive, communities thrive!

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You are your child’s first and most important teacher

Parenting small children can be a lot of work and we are fortunate in Kamloops to have a very supportive community. Find information on community resources, child care and child development.

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The first 6 years set the stage for school and for life

The first six years is the time when a child’s brain develops most rapidly. Early childhood experiences and environments, both positive and negative, shape the brain and set the foundation for life-long health, learning and behaviour. Interesting right?

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Check your child’s development early and often

Checking your child's development is an important part of caring for a little one. If your child should need any amount of extra help, it is easier and more beneficial to get help early…

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The Make Children First

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Kindergarten Registration Information for 2020
Kindergarten Information Session for Parents of children in School District 73. Presentations from District Early Years Coordinator, District Primary Aboriginal Resource Teacher, and Community Early Childhood Educator. Parents are invited to attend and ask questions about child and family readiness, busing, schools of choice and catchment areas.
Community Resource Table will also be available Read More

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