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Jun 06

Father's Day Crafts For Your Program

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While we often think about handmade and personalized crafts for Mother's Day, don't forget that Dad will treasure a sweet gift from their kids as...

Jun 05

Helping Prevent Children From Experiencing "Summer Slide"

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Did you know, 84% of teachers say students forget or lose skills, knowledge, or grade-level equivalency over the summer? Here are some more scary...

Jun 05

Remembrance Day Activities for Every Grade

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Each year, we honour those who fought for Canada in the First World War (1914-1918), the Second World War (1939-1945), and the Korean war...
May 30

Introducing Children to First Nations Cultures

Arts & crafts, daycare, ece, dramatic play, literacy, storytime, music, First Nations, Indigenous Studies

One of the most difficult tasks for Early Childhood Educators is to provide our children with diverse, multicultural experiences.

May 25

7 Ways Teachers Can Encourage Diversity in the Classroom

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Canadian classrooms are getting more and more diverse every year, so it is important for teachers to keep up with their students and provide them...

May 17

Our Favorite Melissa & Doug Products for the Classroom

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Puzzles that fit your curriculum

May 16

10 Great Melissa & Doug Toys For Your Centre

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Melissa & Doug Toys are not just children’s favorites they are also teacher’s favorites. Check out these great classroom must haves for your early...

May 11

Pirates, Princesses, and Playmobil: How To Encourage Dramatic Play

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As a parent, you have probably witnessed your young one donning a cape and flying around the room like Superman, or throwing on a hat and pretending...

May 10

Introducing a Caterpillar and Butterfly Theme To Your Preschool Classroom

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Watching the life cycle of caterpillars and butterflies is always amazing, especially for children! Use a caterpillar and butterfly theme in your...

May 10

Our Favourite Games that are Perfect for the Cottage

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Everyone knows that there needs to be a shelf of games at the cottage. It's basically a cottage rule.

May 04

Mother's Day Crafts to Try in Your Program

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Handmade and personalized, Mother's Day crafts are such a treasured gift. With Mother's Day around the corner, here are 4 of our favourite handmade...

May 04

'Veggie Pops' Are A Great Way To Introduce Kids To Gardening!

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Veggie Pops are a stress-free way to get even the youngest kids interested in gardening. 

Wanting to start your children off with an early passion...

Apr 27

Fun Star Wars Activities for Kids (and Parents)!

Arts & crafts, Family Activities, Indoor play, Outdoor play, craft, create, family, crafts, ideas, play, star wars

We have collected the cutest Star Wars crafts and activities for you and the kids to stay entertained. Enjoy!

Apr 27

5 Reasons Teachers Will Love a Gift Card on Thank a Teacher Day

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Your gift is guaranteed to be something they need and want

Apr 20

8 Delightful Children's Books that Celebrate Differences and Diversity

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1. And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell