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Sarah-Lancaster Preschool – For always prioritizing the children’s needs, fostering a true sense of belonging and modeling wonderful communication skills for the children. Janie-Centennial SA – For setting consistent and high expectations that encourage the children to work together as a group and build their confidence and strengthen peer relationships. Debbie – Loughborough SA –…

Spring has sprung at FCCC-LCVI The sun is shining, birds are chirping, and the spring awakenings are happening. The children have been inquisitive in their natural world in the outdoor classroom. They have used their research and critical thinking skills to engage in the change of season. The educators have been co-learners with the children,…

Connecting by Four – In our School Age program, what started as two children in a game of Connect Four, expanded into a full blown Connect Four Tournament. Many children were eager to join in on the fun. They added score boards and sportscasters. The obvious next step was to add a life-sized board game…

Niharika – Rideau Heights Toddlers. For always caring about the children’s well being and sense of belonging and setting out amazing invitations to play that draw the children in. Chantal – Lancaster Extended Day. For staying positive through challenges and changes as well as her set up of activities and provocations. Dahemi – Sinclair School…

Exploring the World of Shopping: Learning Through Play: Our latest learning experiment emerged spontaneously from the children’s interest in playing with tokens, which soon became pretend money. Inspired by their creativity, they began setting up their own stores, organizing products, setting prices, and simulating transactions. To nurture this enthusiasm, we introduced new elements to their…

A new Educator started at the Centennial program at the start of February. The month was spent getting to know each other. Once we were well acquainted we began exploring emotions and what it means when we have different emotions. How do emotions make us or others feel? What are good and healthy ways to…