Altona & Area Family Resource Centre

“Painting is a way for children to do many important things: convey ideas, express emotion, use their senses, explore colour, explore...

Managing our emotions is not easy, whether you are two, five or forty we all get frustrated, jealous, worried sad, angry, and happy,...

Learning about the ocean is always exciting, with this game your children will be engaged in a fun and learning experience while...

Have you noticed how the leaves on the trees are changing colour? Maybe it is a sign of the arrival of autumn! It's so beautiful, with so...

Purchase groceries at your store, become a server or cook at your restaurant! Pretend play gives an opportunity for young children to...

Baking together can be a wonderful time to bond with your child. Baking is an activity that helps children with SO MANY skills! Hand-eye...

“Painting is a way for children to do many important things: convey ideas, express emotion, use their senses, explore colour, explore...

Now that Spring has officially “sprung”, we notice the world around us begin to turn to different shades of green. The grass, leaves on...

Space is full of unknowns and what-ifs. Talking about space with children sparks imagination and curiosity. Maybe your child can imagine...

When you think of spring, what do you think of? Playing outside in the rain and puddles, or perhaps sunshine and flowers come to mind! ...

The first day of spring was March 20th! Have you noticed the weather outside is changing? Just a few days ago the weather was cold,...

Whooooooo knows what a NOCTURNAL ANIMAL is? A nocturnal animal is an animal that is awake during the night and does the majority of it’s...

Children are natural scientists and have a curiosity about the world. One of the fascinating things about dinosaurs is that we don’t get...

Valentines Day with young children is about fun, happiness, and love. Some children can be very expressive with their emotions, giving...

Welcome, welcome everyone! Now you’re here we’ll have some fun! One of our favourite activities during our in-person programs (and one...

Brrr! It’s cold outside! With the cold temperatures we have been having lately, it might seem tough to get outside with little ones. I...

WOW! Thank you to everyone who participated in this take home kit, and thank you to those who sent in pictures or tagged us on FB and IG....

Wow! This take home kit sure received an amazing response! As the weather changes, families will begin looking for more activities to do...