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OCT 2021Harvesting Carrots
By Bernadette, Dayhome Program Educator(Originally posted to StoryPark on August 27, 2021)
The children are having so much fun harvesting carrots. Cassidy and Merrick told me they want to try …
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JUL 2021Loose Parts - Rocks, Cardboard and Paint
By Bernadette, Dayhome Program EducatorMerrick is wondering if he can roll the paper towel cardboard on his rock painting (he asked first).
"Look what I did Bernadette!"
Amazing Emily, you did a …
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JUN 2021Ant Farms
By Dianna M, Dayhome Program EducatorYesterday while at Canadian Tire, I found an ant farm! For years Eliza and her friends have been obsessed with ants, so this was a pretty easy …
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JUN 2021Feeding Ducks
By Aysha, Dayhome Program EducatorWe went to feed ducks at the pond. The children found this activity pretty interesting! Interactions with animals teaches kids kindness, empathy and how to …
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MAY 2021Loose Parts Play
By Bernadette, Dayhome Program EducatorLoose parts play gives the children the freedom to arrange and rearrange, create possibilities and invite creativity. Fine motor skills are developed and …
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MAY 2021Outdoor Play in Spring
By Terri-Ann, Dayhome Program EducatorGoing outside is essential and meaningful to the well-being of kids. It is a great way for them to be their true self and in these pictures we can see …
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APR 2021Foot Painting and Spa Day
By Dianna, Dayhome Program EducatorWhat better way to enjoy a PJ Day than a foot painting, foot spa day!
After breakfast, everyone cleared out to the other side of the room and I made preparations …
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APR 2021Exploring Around the Pond
By Rachida Zahir, Dayhome Program EducatorSeeking
Persisting
Discovering
Caring
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MAR 2021Colour Sorting
By Ciamy, Dayhome Program EducatorWell-Being, Physical Health - Using our bodies, arms and legs to collect and throw balls into baskets.
Play and Playfulness, Play Exploration and Problem …
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MAR 2021Sensory Painting
By Bernadette, Dayhome Program EducatorThe children had fun playing with sensory paint. At first, Aayan hesitated to use his hands but as he saw Malia exploring and enjoying, he began to play. …
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MAR 2021Bringing the Outside In
From Kyra's Dayhome
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MAR 2021Facial Features
By Ana, Dayhome Program EducatorI set up the table with paper and a mirror and asked the kids to pay attention to their face features and ask questions about eye colour, hair, the size of …
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FEB 2021Exploration with Blocks
By Michelle Giles, Dayhome EducatorHolistic Goals
Well Being - Children work together, have a sense of belonging and express their feelings. Children use small motor skills to lift and place …
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FEB 2021Cutting Wheel
By Terri-Ann Dufeal, Dayhome EducatorIntroducing the cutting wheel. This was a simple cardboard wheel that I made so the girls can practice their cutting skills. When Kenzie first saw it, she …
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FEB 2021Trying New Things
By Eva, Dayhome EducatorThe littles were peeling our fruit (pomelo). They enjoyed and loved the aroma of it. They call it “big orange.” It's now one of their favorite fruits at the …
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JAN 2021Ice Rink
By Amy, Dayhome EducatorA few of the children have been practicing ice skating this year. We did some paper plate skating before Christmas break. I added some fun snacks and a hot chocolate cafe to …
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JAN 2021Scooping Sensory Play
By Bernadette, Dayhome EducatorBoth Aayan and Adrielle enjoyed this sensory experience. Aayan held the scoop and scooped the dried noodles and put them inside the container. When he was having a& …
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DEC 2020Spirit of Giving and Community
By Dianne, Dayhome EducatorThe spirit of community, connection and giving are in motion! We delivered flyers to 40 neighbours to involve the community in our food bank drive. Child Development …
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OCT 2020Circle Time
By Kathlyn, Dayhome EducatorCircle time is one of the best times to start our day after breakfast. This is the time where Henry and Lorik sing our circle time songs, talk about their weekends, and …
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OCT 2020Letters Oh My!
By Dianne, Dayhome EducatorWe are witnessing first hand the positive results of letting children be in charge of their own learning and allowing them the freedom and space to play while listening …
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