By Portia Berdon, Dayhome Educator in Fort McMurray Mud kitchen play can develop fine motor skills, problem-solving abilities, and social interaction as children work together to create and build. Playing with tool toys provides numerous benefits for babies, including developing fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving abilities. These toys also encourage exploration, creativity, and […]
By Michelle Aveno, Dayhome Educator in Fort McMurray With the warm weather, we brought our arctic animal exploration outdoors for an engaging, hands-on experience. I set up a sensory table complete with an igloo and various arctic animals for the children to explore. Together, we read a book about arctic creatures, identified and named the […]
By Saleha Nouman, Dayhome Educator in Fort McMurray Playing dress-up as a child is something of a rite of passage. This childhood pastime is very common, but did you know there are social and emotional benefits to dressing up? It’s true. Dress-up play can help children grow and learn. “Dress-up is an ideal way for […]
By Pradeepa Jayaratna, Dayhome Educator in Edmonton Today, we explored something very special, our amazing brains! To start, I handed each child a soft foam brain and asked, “Can you show me where your brain is?” The children eagerly placed the foam brains on their heads, smiling and giggling as they showed me where their […]