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Making learning fun is extremely important. The 麻豆视频east Saskatchewan Reading Council has found a way to encourage early childhood learning while promoting family fun.

On Thursday, Feb. 13, a Family Fun Night was held in the library of Carlyle Elementary School. The evening was brought together by both teachers and early childhood educators, through a considerable grant from the Saskatchewan Government.

Joan Bue, 麻豆视频east Saskatchewan Reading Council , said: "We are so thrilled that the government is investing in early literacy"

At 6:30 p.m. a number of families began arriving to partake in the Family Fun Night.

It was an active evening with Bue leading the fun as she encouraged the youth to stand up and move around by singing songs while performing actions, such as "The Wheels on the Bus."

Children were focused on learning new rhymes and giggled as they sang along.

This was followed by playing with Play Dough at activity mats, where parents helped their children create different items and animals with the malleable toy.

Finally youth and their parents were able to make a fun spider shaped snack out of a banana, cocoa, pretzels, and raisins.

All children who attended were then given a book of a series of rhymes with what actions to include and a set of different coloured Play Dough.

This evening was the first of five for the year. There will be one held in each of the next four months with different themes and fun ideas included to bring families together.

Chris and Rianna French have attended the events multiple times over the past few years with their children finding it a great night to spend together.

"We make it a night where we all have to come," Rianna explained. "There's not a lot of activities for the whole family to go to in town."

"It's a rare activity after supper where we can all go."

Though this was Rianna's answer her son Sean had overheard The Observer ask why they continued to attend the event to which he answered matter-of-factly: "Because it wouldn't be Family Night without family."

Thus, the evening not only provides a fun, educational activity for youth, it is something families can come together to enjoy as they incorporate it into their weekly family nights.

The next one will be held on Wednesday, March 19. It has been rescheduled from Thursday, March 6 as many people will be attending the Lion's Dinner and Auction that evening.

For more information people are welcome to contact Joan Bue, Cornerstone Family and Youth, or Madeleine Valentine with Regional Kids First.