It may seem obvious, but fall is providing us with many opportunities to explore movement in the natural world. We are fortunate to have a majestic elm tree in our outdoor play space. The gusts of wind shower us with yellow and orange leaves from above. We have noticed that there are still plenty of…
The seasons have begun to change and the air is getting brisk. It’s time to welcome fall and all the new adventures it brings. Since the start of September our focus in Quartz Room has been creating and fostering trust filled relationships. These relationships allowed children to be risk takers in their large body movements…
Magical moments with books and moving our bodies in all ways possible were the hot topics in Quartz room this week. Bekah started our week off with the book “Mix It Up” by Hurve Tuellet. “Mix It Up” is a magical book that engages the children in an interactive way so they can become part…
What a wonderful week we have had in Sandstone! We have been taking advantage of the fantastic weather outside by participating in many different activities . On Tuesday a small group joined with Quartz for a walk in the community. On our walk we observed the different landscapes of the houses and had a discussion…
To balance means to have an even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady. As a verb, it means to keep or put something in a steady position so that it does not fall. Balancing our bodies and objects can be very tricky, but also very rewarding once mastered; which…
For the majority of us, change can be hard. Now imagine being 2 years old and going through the changes of a new educator, a new room, or even a new daycare. Knowing that change can be hard for all of us, sometimes our focus in Quartz this past week has been fostering new and old…