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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…

This month we are recognizing a few of our amazing tandems! Sara and Ashley – Loughborough Toddlers For understanding the developmental level of the children while modeling kindness and providing opportunities to learn self help/life skills Martine and Mel – LCVI Infants For providing loving and supportive care to some of our smallest friends. They…

Brigitte – Rideau Public Extended Day For recognizing the developmental level of the children in her care and demonstrating kindness and empathy as she helps them to build their social/emotional skills! Caitlyn and Becky – Loughborough Extended Day For providing a consistent and engaging program while tag teaming the AM and PM for the group! Meg –…