Our Dayhome Activities Learning Story By Portia Berdon, Dayhome Educator in Fort McMurray Mud kitchen play is one of our engaging dayhome activities and can help 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 […]
Dress Up Play Learning Story 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. It can help children grow and learn. “Dress-up […]
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 […]