A Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Plan - What this means for you.
Aug 12
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With the new school year only weeks away, every teacher will be thinking of fun and creative ways to decorate their classrooms. To help you with...
Jul 05
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It’s time to cast aside the ideas of colouring inside the lines. It’s time for us to eliminate the traditional cookie-cutter approach to arts and...
Jul 05
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With the school year just around the corner it's that time of year again where we like to highlight some of our favourite classroom decorative...
Mar 15
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The Active World Tray is a versatile tool perfect for the home or classroom and creates endless opportunities for invitations to play for...
Feb 11
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We all celebrate milestones throughout our lives. A few common ones recognized are birthdays and anniversaries which celebrate the passage of...
Oct 19
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As a teacher, science can be a difficult subject to explain; and as a student, it can be a challenge to really retain. But with great science...
Oct 13
Classroom, Games, Classroom management, math, teacher, independent play, creativity, Fractions, spelling, daily routine
Let’s face it, classroom games are a highlight to any school day, not just for the students but for the teacher too! They’re the perfect way to...
Sep 21
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Activities for Fall Learning
Fall is a great time to learn about nature. The season change creates a magical atmosphere that inspires curiosity in...
Sep 14
Arts & crafts, Gift, Holidays, School age, Birthday, craft, crafts, toys, music, teacher, kid, fun, parent, celebration
Birthdays are a special day for kids, and celebrating it in the classroom has become a tradition for many teachers. They're fun, exciting and can...
Aug 31
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It’s here! The summer has flown past and it’s time to start heading back to the classroom. Pretty soon you will see a whole new group of faces...
Aug 29
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As teachers and early childhood educators prepare their classrooms for the upcoming school year, we are reminded now more than ever that learning...
Aug 24
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With the school year just around the corner it's high time you find the decor that you will use to help define the learning environment for your...
Aug 14
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It's almost time to get to know your new students! Many teachers do icebreaker activities throughout the first day so that both the teacher and...