LEAP BC™ - Literacy, Education, Activity and Play

LEAP BC™ provides children from birth to age five with a strong foundation in literacy, physical activity and healthy eating, through fun activities and play. This new program values the learning and bonding that happen when children and caregivers play together.

LEAP BC™ offers free resources and training for families and early learning practitioners:

Move with Me from Birth to Three Family Resource

For families with children from birth to three years of age
Resource with 40 fun-filled activities incorporating physical activity, early language and literacy, and healthy eating

Healthy Opportunities for Preschoolers Family Resource

For families with children between 3-5 years of age
Resource with 40 fun-filled activities promoting physical activity, literacy and healthy eating through play

Healthy Opportunities for Preschoolers Early Learning Practitioners Resource

For community services providers working with families and children aged 3-5
Comprehensive manual with 60 play-focused activities incorporating physical activity, literacy and healthy eating
Accompanying professional development sessions and resource support

Additional resources will be coming in 2008.

LEAP BC™ has been developed by 2010 Legacies Now in partnership with the Province of BC and the University of Victoria. View the Leap BC™ steering committee