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The world of child care is not for the faint of heart. Join me as I share my thoughts on this crazy journey.
Schemas in Construction and Science Play
“Schemas are “a repeated pattern of action and behaviour, seen in many different areas of play. They become ‘established foundations for learning’.” …
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Being Intentional. What does this mean?
I have a friend who decided to choose a word to be her mantra for this year. She choose ‘reduce’ and everything she has been…
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Building Fires with a Purpose.
The discussion about building fires in child care programs is growing as ECE’s are trying to spend more time outside as a way of dealing…
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The Most Beautiful Christmas Tree!
I love December and all the traditions we have created in my child care program over the years. We all talk about how busy it…
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Where did the ‘care’ go from child care?
Child Care vs. Early Learning Education; this has been on my mind for awhile, especially with all the talk about essential workers lately. What is…
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Has Children’s play changed due to Covid-19?
Has children’s play changed during these (what I call) weird times called Coronavirus? Do they play differently? Has their play taken on a new ‘tone’…
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We have really been Growing Wild! (the story of our first Forest and Nature School Adventure)
For the 2 weeks, this summer, I was able to create and offer Growing Wild Forest & Nature School for children 5 to 10 year…
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I LOVE PVC Pipes?
For anyone who knows me, knows I LOVE all loose parts! Do I have a favourite? I really don’t want to pick just one… I…
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“She’s Capable!”
One of my greatest joys is to be able to sit back and observe, truly take in and watch what the kids are doing. I…
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