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| More than just childcare |
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| Inside Fun |
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| When we are doing arts and crafts we are -being creative -using our imaginations -experimenting with colours -developing eye and hand coordination |
| When we are playing with sand or water we are -learning about pouring, measuring & comparing -discovering the properties of sand and water |
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| When we are playing with playdoh we are -strengthening and developing our small muscles -providing opportunities for sensory awareness -experimenting with form -using our imaginations -being creative |
| When we are in the book center we are -following and learning the narrative form -learning that printed words have meaning -enjoying other worlds through imagination -making friends with books -using our eyes and ears -learning that print communicates a message |
| When we are in circle we are -learning -listening -singing -developing fine motor skills doing finger plays |
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| In the Dramatic play area we are given the opportunity to -collect and draw upon previous experiences -recreate real life situations -use our imaginations -be creative |
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| When we are in the building center we - explore size, shape, weight, length - matching and organizational skills (during clean up) - create representations & use abstract thinking skills -develop hand and eye coordination |
| When we are playing games we are -taking turns with our friends -sharing -co-operating |
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| When Your Child Comes Home Messy
Red paint in the hair? Blue paint on the jeans? Sand in the shoes? Peanut butter on a favorite shirt? White socks that look brown? Sleeves a bit damp? YOUR CHILD PROBABLY...... YOUR CHILD PROBABLY DIDN'T....... worked with a friend feel lonely solved a problem become bored created a masterpiece do repetitive tasks that are too babyish negotiated a difference do worksheets that are too easy learned a new skill so sit down work that is discouraging had a great time developed new language skills YOU PROBABLY...... paid good money for those clothes Will have trouble getting the red paint out are concerned the caregiver isn't paying enough attention to your child YOUR CAREGIVER PROBABLY...... was aware of your child's special needs and interests spent time planning a challenging activity for the children encouraged the children to try new things was worried you might be concerned Young children really learn when they are actively involved in play.....not when someone is talking to them. There is a difference between "messy" and "lack of care." Your caregiver made sure your child was fed, warm, offered new skills and planned messy fun things to do because that's how young children learn! Send your child in clothes that can get dirty! Keep extra old clothes at the site for times when the child gets really messy. But remember, young children need time to be kids. ~author unknown |
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| Photo's From our Ontario and Alberta Locations |
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