Prairie Sprout - Whole Child Development

11/05/2025

We’re so thrilled to have Katie Hastings Van join the team at Prairie Sprout! Katie is a Speech-Language Pathologist with a background in education and who uses a play-based, family-centred approach to therapy. Before becoming an SLP, she worked as a Kindergarten teacher, which deepened her understanding of child development and the importance of collaboration between families and school teams. She earned her degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Western University in 2024 and now works in a school division supporting students with a variety of communication needs, including articulation and language delays, and those who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Outside of work, Katie enjoys spending time with friends and family, travelling, and staying active.

11/03/2025

We’re excited to welcome Andrea Goertzen to the Prairie Sprout team! Andrea graduated from the University of North Dakota with a Masters of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She currently works as a school-based Speech-Language Pathologist. Andrea has a passion for speech sound disorders and play-based therapy. When she’s not working, Andrea enjoys going for walks, doing yoga, and traveling.

10/31/2025

Wishing you a fun and safe Halloween! 🎃

10/13/2025

09/25/2025

09/15/2025

It’s Dot Day; a global celebration of creativity, courage, and collaboration inspired by the book “The Dot” by Peter H. Reynolds.

09/04/2025

Variety Manitoba is bringing VOLT Hockey back for the 2025-2026 season!

They’ll be hosting a FREE “Come Try Volt Hockey” session on Sunday October 5th and October 19th at Dakota Community Centre.

Variety welcomes children and youth (ages 10- 18) living with disabilities and their families to join and learn more about this new sport opportunity.

If you or a family you know are interested, registration opens on September 12th. You can sign up for sessions here: https://forms.office.com/r/rxBHZ2za67

08/21/2025

08/11/2025

We took some time yesterday to recharge, connect with nature, and try something new at . We learned about eco-printing and indigo dyeing and made our own wearable art! Lourdes was the perfect host and teacher and we loved our time with her so much. If you’re looking for a new adventure and want to support local artists, this experience is a must! 🌼

07/29/2025

Introducing Recipes for Success; a collection of our 14 most effective strategies to support your child’s language development at home. Recipe books are $20 and include detailed information to support you in implementing these strategies straight away!
DM to order your copy 🌱