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, Fort McMurray, and High Level.
By Uzma Tariq, Dayhome Educator in Edmonton Sometimes I make kids favorite flat bread. They call it blow up bread because it blows up with steam when I cook it. Today at lunch time, when I started preparing lunch, Shay asked me what is for lunch today? When I told her that I am going […]
By Ruthchel V, Dayhome Educator in Fort McMurray Group time activity promotes social, participation, and problem solving. This morning the kids were practicing balancing yogurt containers on their heads. There was lots of giggling and they were just having fun watching each other. Outdoor playing in the dirt: The exploration begins with lots of imagination, […]
Learning Story by Jhoan Dela Cruz, Dayhome Educator in Edmonton With lots of loose parts and open-ended materials offered, I was lucky to observe a gorgeous interaction between Jiro and Jimmel. Jimmel and Jiro engage socially with one another, playing blocks and cars together. “Pick,” Jiro asserts, handing the dime carton blocks or coin rollers […]