Not Just Nuts and Bolts

It was a good thing that I was a child who liked to organize and sort.

ChildreachMarch 3, 2020

WILD CHILD Wintermission: Catching Snowflakes

Today’s Wintermission challenge is to catch snowflakes with your tongue!

ChildreachFebruary 26, 2020wintermission, outdoor play, wild child

Thinking Outside of the Toy Store

Loose parts play empowers children's creativity, enhances play and encourages problem solving. And you don’t need to go to the store to find them.

ChildreachFebruary 25, 2020

Science Made Simple

Children are naturally curious and full of questions. Parents do not need to be scientists to give their children the opportunity to experience science.

ChildreachFebruary 25, 2020

Dear Childreach, Thank You!

Our family would like to thank the entire team at Childreach for the essential work you do for families in our community.

ChildreachFebruary 24, 2020

WILD CHILD Wintermission: More Ice Exploration

As the temperatures are rising, the ice is melting. Have you noticed that it disappears quickly from one place and lasts much longer in another?

ChildreachFebruary 24, 2020

WILD CHILD Wintermission: Spot Signs of Spring

At our WILD CHILD Outdoor Playgroup this week, we found early signs of spring poking up through the snow.

ChildreachFebruary 21, 2020

WILD CHILD Wintermission: Slippery Ice

Today's wintermission challenge is to find some ice and go sliding.

ChildreachFebruary 19, 2020

HIRING: Summer Camp Counsellors

We are in the process of hiring a number of summer camp counsellors.

Guest UserFebruary 14, 2020employment, careers, ece, summer, ldnont

WILD CHILD Wintermission: Tree Scavenger Hunt

Head outside, and see if you can identify the trees found in your area.

Nadine ReevesFebruary 13, 2020

WILD CHILD Wintermission: Snow Fort

Do you remember building snow forts as a child on those magical days when temperature and snowfall collide to make perfect packing snow?

ChildreachFebruary 11, 2020outdoor play, wild child, wintermission

From the Lending Library: Children's Lively Minds - Schema Theory Made Visible

This book in our Lending Library offers new ideas, and opportunities for reflection for educators.

ChildreachFebruary 11, 2020

How Can I Teach My Child to Stop Interrupting?

Interrupting can be frustrating for parents, but it is normal for children and especially for young children.

ChildreachFebruary 11, 2020

MYTH: If you put your children to bed later, they will sleep in, sleep soundly or sleep longer.

Sleep is so important because it effects our overall physical and mental well being.

ChildreachFebruary 11, 2020

WILD CHILD Wintermission: Listen to the Water

Seek out a local stream or pond, and spend some time enjoying the natural sounds of the water.

ChildreachFebruary 10, 2020wild child, wintermission, outdoor play

WILD CHILD Wintermission: I Spy Animal Tracks

All the fresh snow is perfect for noticing tracks from the creatures who frequent your backyard and the forest.

ChildreachFebruary 7, 2020

WILD CHILD Wintermission: Shadow Play

Find your favorite person to head outside with, and play with the sun.

ChildreachFebruary 5, 2020

WILD CHILD Wintermission: A-B-See Hike

Head outside to play, and see if you can find the alphabet!

ChildreachFebruary 4, 2020

From the Lending Library: Loose Parts 4

Loose Parts 4: Inspiring 21st Century Learning by Lisa Daly and Miriam Beloglovsky has arrived in the Lending Library, and we couldn’t be more excited!

ChildreachJanuary 31, 2020

WILD CHILD Wintermission: Winter Picnic

Picnics aren't just for summer. Actually snowpants make for a fantastic sitting surface - no picnic blanket required.

ChildreachJanuary 30, 2020