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    Do Kids Learn Best Through Play?

    by Lorrie Holmes February 15, 2024

    Written by Lorrie Holmes – story originally published in BC Parent!

    We have recently spoken with three child development experts who all agree that children learn best through play. Beginning with renowned counsellor, scientist and storyteller, Dr. Deborah MacNamara, along with early childhood education college instructors, Candiss Brown and Nika Jibrael – according to all three, play is where it all begins.
    BC PARENT:  Why is play so important to the development of young children?
    DR. MACNAMARA: The research on the science of play finds there are three key areas it serves when it comes to a child’s development. Play is central to overall brain integration, with motor and sensory systems networking with language and emotional centres. In play, a child’s sense of agency is enhanced as they explore and make sense of their world, developing as a separate self in the process. The discovery of personal preferences, wants, wishes and desires is based upon this type of examination of the world, up close and personal.
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    5 SONGS ABOUT FRIENDSHIP FOR KIDS

    by Lorrie Holmes February 14, 2024
    February 14, 2024

    This Valentine’s Day, we have decided to share some Gifts Of Friendship with you told through the voices of these children’s songs. We are starting off with the duo – …

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    Reggio Emilia-Inspired: Vancouver Preschool Embraces the Art of Learning

    by Lorrie Holmes February 9, 2024
    February 9, 2024

    The first thing that struck me when I entered through the front doors of Asland Academy in Vancouver, British Columbia, was the combination of warmth and organization. The structure of this Reggio …

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    SYMBOLIC ADOPTIONS AT VAMMR MAKE THE VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT!

    by Lorrie Holmes February 1, 2024
    February 1, 2024

    by Lorrie Holmes GIVE AN INJURED, SICK OR ORPHANED MARINE MAMMAL A SECOND CHANCE AT LIFE THIS VALENTINE’S DAY WITH A SYMBOLIC ADOPTION. I had so much fun creating this …

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    Why Do So Many Kids Get Lice In January?

    by Lorrie Holmes January 25, 2024
    January 25, 2024

    So many kids get lice in January and it has nothing to do with their hair type, colour, gender or household income – it happens just after certain times of …

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    Dramatic Play – Is It Better Outdoors?

    by Lorrie Holmes January 19, 2024
    January 19, 2024

    A day in the life of a little Sapling is one filled with joy, connection, and so much imagination. Written by Shannon Emery, Forest Educator HEADING OFF FOR SOME OUTDOOR …

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    NOURISHED – A BOOK ABOUT FOOD AND CONNECTION

    by Lorrie Holmes December 24, 2023
    December 24, 2023

    Never before has it been as evident, the relationship between food and connection to our loved ones. Not until digesting each page of the book Nourished by Dr. Deborah MacNamara, …

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    Teen Author, Andrea Matei, Writes Little Girl, Big Imagination Book Series

    by Lorrie Holmes December 15, 2023
    December 15, 2023

    Hi, my name is Andrea and I am a teen author creating stories for preschool kids inspired by my love for my little sister. When I was three years old, …

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    What Are Performance Based Music Lessons?

    by Lorrie Holmes September 15, 2023
    September 15, 2023

    Written by Lorrie Holmes Originally published at BCParent.ca At School Of Rock Vancouver, performance based music lessons offer these budding musicians an opportunity to build self confidence while playing their chosen …

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    New Early Learning Hub!

    by Lorrie Holmes December 31, 2022
    December 31, 2022

    No two children are exactly the same, and neither are any two early childhood educators. Each offers their own unique teaching style & philosophy – and what might be one’s …

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