With some nicer weather in February, the Infant Program was able to get outside more, either to play in the yard or to go for a walk. February is the month of love and to celebrate Valentine's Day, the children made Valentine's for their parents, did Valentine's crafts, played games, and enjoyed heart-shaped brownies with berries as a sweet treat on Valentine's Day.
Last month was also filled with lots of other activities, like water table play, playing on the mats and in the tunnels, and playing with the new baby prop box.
The children love to learn, and some of their recent favourites have been learning about animals and their sounds, counting, and learning their body parts. We love to sing "Head and Shoulders" and read the book called, "About Me."
We are excited to have Eleanor join us in the infant room. She has made some friends within our room and she is a great addition to the group.
Thursday, 2 March 2017
Preschool Update March 2017
February was a fantastic month in Preschool. The Younger Floor children are interested in dinosaurs. We have been talking about the names of each dinosaur and facts about each one. The love to pretend they are dinosaurs and chase each other around. Check out the window on Younger Floor-the children made their very own dinosaur eggs to spruce up the space.
The Younger Floor children love sensory play, so we introduced a twist on play dough and made "Snow Dough" with cornstarch and conditioner. It was messy, but the children had a blast!
We were lucky to have some beautiful weather in February. We spent lots of time outside in our play space and on walks in our community.
The Older Floor children have started to do a circle time each day. They take time to sit and talk about whatever the children are interested in. They have also been doing "Letter of the Day" and "Show & Tell" during circle time.
The Older Floor children have also been interested in dramatic play. The staff have set up a baby area with baby clothes, food, high chairs, etc. The children love taking care of their baby dolls. They have also been putting on concerts for each other (singing and dancing). Can you guess what the song of choice is for this group?? It's "Oh Canada!"
Along with dancing, the children are also into exercising and moving their bodies. You will often find them in the block area making their very own "gym" or "play structure" or playing hopscotch. We love to see the children interested in being physically active, and we are excited to see what the month of March will bring!
The Younger Floor children love sensory play, so we introduced a twist on play dough and made "Snow Dough" with cornstarch and conditioner. It was messy, but the children had a blast!
We were lucky to have some beautiful weather in February. We spent lots of time outside in our play space and on walks in our community.
The Older Floor children have started to do a circle time each day. They take time to sit and talk about whatever the children are interested in. They have also been doing "Letter of the Day" and "Show & Tell" during circle time.
The Older Floor children have also been interested in dramatic play. The staff have set up a baby area with baby clothes, food, high chairs, etc. The children love taking care of their baby dolls. They have also been putting on concerts for each other (singing and dancing). Can you guess what the song of choice is for this group?? It's "Oh Canada!"
Along with dancing, the children are also into exercising and moving their bodies. You will often find them in the block area making their very own "gym" or "play structure" or playing hopscotch. We love to see the children interested in being physically active, and we are excited to see what the month of March will bring!
Wednesday, 15 February 2017
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Thursday, 9 February 2017
Infant Program Update
It's hard to believe that January is already over! This month we did a lot of dramatic play. We made a train with cube chairs and pretended we were passengers. We made train sounds, sung some train songs, and called out "all aboard" as we were playing. Our favourite is "A Peanut Sat on a Railroad Track."
We also did some pretend play with baby dolls. We wrapped them up in blankets, fed them, diapered them, and gave them lots of big hugs.
The weather did warm up for us at the end of the month and we were able to get outside and play in the snow. We also enjoyed some morning stroller rides and even a sled ride. We listened for the birds and tried to spot them in the trees as well as in the sky. We are excited for the fun that February will bring!
We also did some pretend play with baby dolls. We wrapped them up in blankets, fed them, diapered them, and gave them lots of big hugs.
The weather did warm up for us at the end of the month and we were able to get outside and play in the snow. We also enjoyed some morning stroller rides and even a sled ride. We listened for the birds and tried to spot them in the trees as well as in the sky. We are excited for the fun that February will bring!
Thursday, 26 January 2017
Preschool
January has been a crazy month. Weather was freezing cold and we were stuck indoors, but we made the most of it with lots of activities to keep the children and staff all happy! We were lucky enough to use the school gym to play a few of our favorite games like 'Red Rover' and 'What time is it Mr Wolf'.
As soon as the milder temperatures came around we spent as much time outside as we could, using the hills to slide down and the making tunnels through the snow. We even used spray paint to mark targets in the snow and throw snow balls at them.
One of the favorite activities was playing with Kinetic sand, snow dough, play dough and making molds. Anything to keep their hands dirty and busy was a hit!
Wednesday, 4 January 2017
Preschool Program Update
We ended 2016 with fun activities and LOTS of holiday spirit. Both preschool rooms were rearranged, giving the children (and staff) a fresh, new environment.
The children made lots of holiday themed art to decorate the rooms. Don't forget to take home your child's artwork from their locker!
Lots of sensory play has been happening as well, like scented playdough, bubbles, and shaving cream "snow."
When it's not too cold to go outside, the younger preschoolers have had a blast in our winter wonderland backyard while our older preschoolers have explored the town on long walks in the fresh air.
The children made lots of holiday themed art to decorate the rooms. Don't forget to take home your child's artwork from their locker!
Lots of sensory play has been happening as well, like scented playdough, bubbles, and shaving cream "snow."
When it's not too cold to go outside, the younger preschoolers have had a blast in our winter wonderland backyard while our older preschoolers have explored the town on long walks in the fresh air.
Infant Program Update
December was all about Christmas! We made gingerbread playdough and enjoyed the wonderful smell of spices. We made a lot of pretend gingerbread cookies and cakes using the rolling pin to roll out the dough.
We also made many crafts, like melting snowmen, Santas, stars, and candy canes, just to name a few. We used our fine motor skills to stick stickers on and glue the pieces together to make our masterpieces.
Last month we said goodbye to Prestley and we welcomed Aqua into our program.
We got to have our first experience with snow in December as well! Most of us were not happy to dress up in our outdoor clothes and to have to walk through the snow on the ground. The next time we went out, the infants realized that it wasn't so bad! We played with cars outside, driving them along the bench and making tire tracks in the snow. Each time we are able to go outside, it keeps getting easier.
We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!
We also made many crafts, like melting snowmen, Santas, stars, and candy canes, just to name a few. We used our fine motor skills to stick stickers on and glue the pieces together to make our masterpieces.
Last month we said goodbye to Prestley and we welcomed Aqua into our program.
We got to have our first experience with snow in December as well! Most of us were not happy to dress up in our outdoor clothes and to have to walk through the snow on the ground. The next time we went out, the infants realized that it wasn't so bad! We played with cars outside, driving them along the bench and making tire tracks in the snow. Each time we are able to go outside, it keeps getting easier.
We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!
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