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How Does an Insect Grow Up?

rideau heights infant room caterpillar

The infant room was lucky to receive a caterpillar last month from a teacher here at Rideau Heights. We created a home for our caterpillar, using a plastic cup and a net. We then put water inside and added some milk weed for our caterpillar to eat. We watched our caterpillar each day as he…

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Halloween Crafts at FCCC-Sinclair

childcare activities crafts

We are having SUCH an amazing time at FCCC-Sinclair this year! Since September, our children have been exploring many ways to use; loose parts, small pieces and items from our community as well as the nature around us. A few children have explored sewing and how to incorporate our loose parts into their creations.

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FCCC Says Goodbye to the 2016/2017 School Year

FCCC says goodbye to the 2016/2017 school year. As summer approaches we reflect back on another terrific year at all of our FCCC sites. The children in our care spent the past year learning, exploring and growing. Our dedicated educators provided many opportunities for children to connect to nature, to gain a sense of belonging,…

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Around the World Heritage

aboriginal culture experience

On the March 3rd, 2017 PA day, children embarked on an imaginary journey Around the World. We visited Brazil, Japan, Trinidad and Tobago, Australia, Africa, and of course ended our journey in Canada. Through a variety of experiences such as creative art, music, and play, children expanded their own knowledge and gained a better understanding…

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HAPPY NEW YEAR from FCCC-GLENBURNIE

December and January have been very busy for our little group! We started off December by partnering up with Fairmount Seniors Home to bring a little holiday cheer to those residents who wouldn’t get to see their families over the holiday season. This year, our goal was to complete 20 cards. Every child had the…

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GINO’S Pizzeria

“Who likes pizza?” And so it began… Gino’s Pizzeria was born. One simple question turned into days of fun and exploring our love for pizza. The children completely embraced the idea of opening their own pizzeria! The group picked the name “Gino’s”! They also developed a store sign and a menu which had numerous items…

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