It’s March already, can you believe it? We in the Shale Room are eagerly anticipating the beginning of spring! With the range of weather conditions this week, our friends got to play in the snow and in the mud! We practiced shovelling snow, blew bubbles outside (our favourite), and went for walks through the community…
We are still looking for silent auction donations which will be held on April.9th at Sportsman’s Club – 5708 75st – There are donations letters up at the front of the daycare. Some vehicles are left idling outside – this is against bylaw We will be closed on March.25th, and open March.28th Have a wonderful…
What happened in sandstone you ask? Well we have been very busy continuing with our exploration of liquid movement. We have teased out different types of ramp painting; we have used spoons, cups, and funnels to pour the paint. We have also tested different viscosity of the paint as well as inclines. We came to…
We have (unofficially) welcomed Declan, Elliot Neve and Zoe to Quartz room this week! We are very excited to have them fully join our class March first, as we say goodbye to Audrey, Allysieh, Cybil and Kane as they move on to Sandstone. With our idea of lights and shadows still booming, we have started…
This week in Jasper room, we were all excited to welcome teacher Sarah back! We started the week with a very exciting look into the world of virtual reality, teacher Sarah brought in her “Google Glasses” which showcased different environments around the world in a 3D form. The children explored the African Savanna, underwater shark…
This week in Shale was pretty eventful with a lot of changes in the room! We are saying goodbye to FOUR of our friends as they move up to the Quartz Room! Declan, Elliot, Neve, and Zoe, although you are a few steps away, we will miss learning with you very much! Also, we are…
Parenting in Blended Families – This workshop is designed for parents who are parenting as part of a blended or step family. The workshop will touch on children’s responses to separation and divorce as well as on the roles of the natural and step-parents. Dinner and Childcare provided. Thursdays March 3rd, 10TH, 17TH, 24TH, &…
Mark it on your calendars! Our Social Night Out and Silent Auction will be on April.9 at 5708 75 street – Sportsman’s Club! This event is a major fundraiser for our center! At this time we are also seeking donations of items and services from businesses and individuals. We thank you in advance for all your help…
This week in Quartz room we enjoyed seeing everyone after our long weekends! We have moved on from natural light onto man-made light. We will be exploring what we can do with flashlights, glow sticks, and how man makes light through electricity. We have also been exploring different materials to make art more exciting, like…
This week in sandstone we continued to explore movement in liquids. We created a two tiered water table and added different layers of buckets. This was huge excitement for the children! We brought spray bottles outside and created art on the snow with the coloured water. We also went to the manor to spend time with the…