This talk was one of several that I have given over the past few month to various groups of PPP parents in Metro Vancouver and Gibsons. I really enjoy talking to parents who care so deeply about their children.

Catching Up

I have had a very full and rewarding 3 months of workshops and classes. In addition to my ongoing sessions at Burnaby Association of Community Inclusion and drumcircles with elders I gave a lot of workshops to many different groups:

The Vancouver Society of Children’s Centers hired me to run a series of expressive arts workshops for parents. This included a storymaking playshop and a rhythm playshop for parents with their children that were really fun. I also gave my workshops Move and Grow 1 and 2 to the caregivers who work in the day care centers. I am very grateful to the society for giving me the opportunity to pass on artsplay skills to so many people.

In January I was the keynote speaker for 2008 Calgary Pre School Teachers Convention. It was extremely gratifying to speak about Encouraging Creativity in Children to such a welcoming group of caregivers. I also presented a two workshops and passed on artsplay skills in rhythm, drama, movement and storymaking to large groups of enthusiastic participants.

In February I gave Tell me a Story/Make me a Story to an energetic group of caregivers for the South Fraser Family Child Care Society. Tri Cities Child Care Resource and Referral Service hired me to give Self Care for Caregivers to a group in Coquitlam. Given the fact that I had been running at full steam myself, facilitating that workshop was a good reminder for me to practice what I preach! I ended the session with the drums and as always those instruments brought the group together and helped everyone tune into themselves.

Speaking of drums, a few weeks ago I facilitated an afternoon of dancing and drumming at the Veracis Wellness Center in Port Moody. I created a new playshop Dancing from Your Heart . We had a wonderful two hours of dancing together to some great music, and finished of the day with a lively drum circle. A good time was had by all.

I am now getting ready for my spring session and look forward to what the next few months will bring my way. I love my work!

DANCING FROM THE HEART

Barbara shares her love of dance by bringing a wide range of music and fun dance games to stimulate and motivate. She provides a flexible structure for you to use what you already know and expand your range of movement. There are no steps or patterns to learn as the dance comes from within you. Dance by yourself, with a partner and with the whole group to great music. Please wear comfortable clothing.

Sat. Feb. 16, 2008
1.00-3.00 pm
$60.00

FEEL THE BEAT DRUMMING
Discover the benefits of Recreational Music Making as you express your own natural rhythm on drums, percussion instruments and found sounds. Drums and percussion instruments provided

Sat. Feb. 16, 2008
3:30-5:30 pm
$15

VALENTINE’S SPECIAL register for both workshops for $50.00
To register call 604.461.5511 or info@veraciswellness.com

Tell Me a Story/Make me a Story
Library Square Children’s Centres
January 12/08
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Registration: Phone: 604-718-6555
Email: info@vsocc.org
In Person: 250-1166 Alberni Street

Encouraging Creativity in Children
Dorothy Lamb Children’s Centre
January 27/08
10:30 am-12:30 pm
Registration:
Phone: 604-718-6555
Email: info@vsocc.org
In Person: 250-1166 Alberni Street

This workshops is sponsored by Tri Cities Child Care Resource and Referral Service in Coquitlam.
For more information and to register please call 604 521 3342.