Children Reading to Children Learning Story by Jeane Paul Bustamante, Dayhome Educator in Edmonton Rejea and Blake settled in to share a book. Rejea, who loved reading and appreciated a good story, invited Blake to join him. “Blake, come sit here,” he said, pointing to a blue chair across from him, where he was showing […]
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 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 […]
By Maria Grewal, Dayhome Educator in Edmonton This week the “Ambulance Tour” was a remarkable life experience and learning opportunity for all the children at “The Children’s Studio”! The children’s curiosity and anticipation was built up as they were all waiting for Monday to arrive and have the “Ambulance Tour”! The clock was ticking and […]
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 […]