Activities
2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games
As all of you were aware, the 2010 Winter Olympic Games started on February 12th and went on for several weeks. We were very proud to have the Olympics come to Vancouver as it was a once in a life time opportunity. From the middle of January we were focusing on Olympic Games what they are all about, especially the spirit of friendship and peace. We also kept track of all the achievements and cheered for every country to do their best. We had discussed and learned about the mascots and what they represent, as the children took a big interest in them. In fact they did amazing art about them. They have learned that all the mascots are friends as well as a team that...
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Every day is a busy day for us and everyday something new is happening. The children always keep us on our tip toes with endless ideas and challenges for our mind. We are getting ready for spring as well as Easter. We are planning to have our first Annual family potluck on the last Friday of April.
Read MoreSoggy
During free play the children had a disagreement on what “soggy” meant. Some of them thought it was a bad word, others thought it meant up and down. We challenged them and asked them to bring some paper from the recycling bin and soak it in the water. The children noticed that the paper was wet, soft and it was breaking. By this hands – on experience they found out what the word “soggy” means. Placing the paper into the water Holding the paper under water The paper after its been soaked in water
Read MoreOur Earth
We are continuously talking about our environment and the issues within it. For us Every Day is Earth Day and we care about keeping it safe and as clean as possible. Our children wanted to create our Earth so they painted a piece of paper blue, then found a big enough circle to trace around. The children then cut out the circle. They then spent time experimenting how to make a brown color for the land part. When the land was done the children used white paint and put it on the earth as the clouds. This activity was led and created by the children, with teachers only facilitating the creation of “OUR EARTH”. Land
Read MorePlans for December 2009
December will be focused around the winter and holiday seasons. December will be focused around the winter and holiday...
Read MoreApple Branch
During our everyday walks we passed by an apple tree and observed how it changes during Fall. When one day we found its broken branch on the ground, we took it to the centre and children tried to save it. The children then expressed their experience through painting.
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