Welcome to Child Development Dayhomes’ learning stories; observations about what our educators see, hear, and interpret from children. They allow opportunities to share and acknowledge children’s interests and their unique learning journey.
At Child Development Dayhomes, we believe that children learn best when actively engaged and participating in play-based activities that are responsive to their interests. We offer home-based childcare in Edmonton and Area, Calgary and Area, and Fort McMurray.
By Breezy Divino, Dayhome Educator in Edmonton Today, Frida and Mila engaged in patterning through the use of farm animals. Using Farm Toys and Sensory Materials as a Provocation Using our well-loved toys and sensory materials, the children were invited through a provocation. Theyeagerly sat and started touching the items. Frida recognized the animals and […]
By Cristina Viegas, Coordinator in Fort McMurray. Dayhome Educator: Aisha Aisha is currently enrolled in Portage College in Early Childcare Education. I was honored to review her practicum evaluation. Aisha had 3 activities planned and adjusted as needed to meet the children’s developmental abilities. Aisha uses common language to communicate and adds native language when […]
Story by Janet Huffman, Childcare Consultant in Fort McMurray. Photos from Kiddo’s Kare Dayhome. My curiosity was peeked when I saw the pictures that were shared from Kiddo’s Kare Dayhome. I wanted to know more about the provocations that were being explored. Where did this interest start? What learning do we see? Which dispositions do […]
