Play is the language of childhood. It’s how children express themselves – symbolically, imaginatively, and often without words.
Best Play Therapy Tips Offered by Kathy Eugster
Cooking with young children is about more than just preparing meals—it’s a powerful way to introduce them to fundamental concepts such as colours, shapes, counting, and even basic science. Discover creative and fun ways that cooking with kids is the perfect opportunity to inspire kids to engage in hands-on learning while building independence and confidence in the kitchen. It’s a fun and effective way to support early childhood education through cooking.
One program that makes the connection between cooking and learning both fun and accessible is Chef Bisous. Created by a husband-and-wife duo—a teacher and a musician—Chef Bisous was born from their own experiences of watching their child learn in the kitchen. Inspired by their son’s curiosity, they combined their expertise to create an engaging YouTube show that helps parents and caregivers turn everyday cooking into a learning through play experience. Whether it’s teaching math, science for kids, or fostering creativity, Chef Bisous has a recipe for success.
Inspiring Young Readers Through Adventure and Imagination
Kathleen Gauer of Skipping Stone Press writes engaging stories that spark the imagination of young readers. Published works include illustrated children’s books High in the Sky, For No Reason, The Wish Carvers, Bathtime Fun! as well as poetry, and magazine and newspaper articles. Her award-winning books have been acquired in libraries across Canada, Australia, New Zealand and also in the United States and Great Britain.
Explore our curated list of fun and educational kids songs about feelings and emotions that help them better understand how to express their emotions. This playlist is perfect for both early learning and emotional development!
by Lorrie Holmes
As an early childhood educator and early learning music teacher, I am truly honored to work in a field that plays such a pivotal role in shaping the emotional and intellectual development of young children. The impact we have on their growth is something I hold close to my heart. Our role as educators goes far beyond teaching; we are their guides, caregivers, and first mentors. Using this playlist of curated feelings and emotions songs in our teaching not only enriches the learning experience but also creates a special connection with children, helping them express their emotions in ways that words alone sometimes can’t.
Looking for that perfect childcare program to suit your child? It’s that time of year again where registration is opening up in daycare programs and preschools for the fall. Choosing the right early learning program for your family is a bigger decision than you might have initially imagined as this is the bridge from home to society for your precious littles.
Our comprehensive guide to daycare programs helps parents evaluate and choose the best fit, covering everything from Montessori and play-based learning to nature-based childcare programs by understanding their philosophy, environment, and curriculum to support your child’s growth and development. Discover your options today!
by Lorrie Holmes
Children enjoy singing catchy spring songs that breathe life into this colourful season – especially those offering actions and visual prompts! Our fun Spring Music Lesson includes favourites focus on blooming flowers, insects, sunny weather, and outdoor activities.
From The Itsy Bitsy Spider to I’m a Little Teapot, Bringing Home A Baby Bumblebee to I Love Bugs, The Ants Go Marching and of course, the infamous The Garden Song by Charlotte Diamond, each of these sing songs tell a fun story that include lyrics that can easily be acted out by the children, resulting in a deeper level of understanding in and appreciation for springtime – the season of new beginnings.
By Kathy Eugster, MA
We like to think that because children like to play, they will behave appropriately during playtime, but playtime troubles are very common. Children often exhibit playtime troubles like grabbing toys or other objects from others, refusing to share, not taking turns, and being verbally or even physically aggressive.
Teaching kids about love and kindness can be explored through story characters in thought and heart provoking simple picture books.
by Lorrie Holmes
HERE ARE 6 PICKS OF KIDS BOOKS ABOUT LOVE AND KINDNESS!
GETTING KIDS EXCITED ABOUT SCIENCE BY ADDING PLAY TO THEIR EXPERIMENT!
Engaging children in the wonders of science became quite a special experience when adding the excitement of play into this experiment. This fun kids science experiment included scientific concepts that were demonstrated in a highly energy collaborative manner by rescuing the children’s favourite LEGO Frozen figures from the ice. Lots of group discussions and ideas were shared as possible solutions using simple household items like warm water, salt, and baking soda. This experiment not only entertained our young scientists but also educated them about how ice is formed and how it melts, making it an ideal choice to engage these young learners as a group.
by Youth Reviewer, Oliver, Age 13
