The Great Backyard Bird Count 2022

The Great Backyard Bird Count is happening February 18-21, 2022. Read to learn more about this event.

Benefits of playing in the dark

Risky play is also playing in the dark. Playing outside at nighttime presents a whole new world of fun experiences.

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Playing in the dark and twilight

This week don’t miss your chance to play in the early darkness before the days get longer.

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An Edible Tree for Wildlife

Lorena shares a recipe for making edible tree ornaments.

Wild Child: Winter play is about building connections

Winter is a magical time to build connection with our little ones. Read a Tandy shares some tips for noticing the magic.

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Sensory Play with Paint

With this paint, you can encourage your young children to be creative without being concerned that they may eat it!

ChildreachFebruary 1, 2022

Messy Play on a Cookie Tray: Whipped Cream

Learning through sensory exploration comes naturally to babies; messy play encourages curiosity as babies explore and make sense of the world by using their five senses.

ChildreachFebruary 1, 2022

From confused to confident: How Childreach’s programs helped me

Chelsea Hicks-Webster shares some of the Childreach experiences she enjoyed during her children’s early years, and some of what she has learned.

Guest UserFebruary 1, 2022

Time in Nature Nutures

Time in nature nurtures us. Here are 5 simple ways to connect with nature and reap those benefits.

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Friday Food Fun: Bunny Bums Pancakes

Enjoy making this recipe to shake your sillies out and have fun in the kitchen!

ChildreachJanuary 28, 2022

Literacy in the Great Outdoors

January 27 is Family Literacy Day, and this year the theme is Learning in the Great Outdoors.

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Wild Child: When wiggling is okay

When you want to watch the birds, wiggling and joyful squeals can seem like a barrier. Read more as Tandy shares her family’s strategy to enjoy both.

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Wild Child: Nature Connectedness

Learn about Nature Connectedness and how spending time with nature has benefits for all ages.

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WILD CHILD: Winter Play is Connecting with Wildlife

Winter is a unique time to notice and connect with the wildlife that shares our neighbourhood. Read on for resources and ideas.

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Beginnings: Parenting

Having a baby is the beginning of a new adventure in your life.

ChildreachJanuary 21, 2022

Friday Food Fun: Monster Mash Soup

A fun idea for a cold day is to bring our monster friends out to play!

ChildreachJanuary 20, 2022

From Mud Pies to Snow Cakes

Mud cakes are fun in warm weather and snow cakes are fun in the cold. Read as Lorena shares the perfect snow cake recipe.

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Wild Child: Winter Play is Building

Winter offers unique play opportunities. Read as Tandy challenges you to discover the fun and embrace building in winter.

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Friday Food Fun: Rainbow Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

When the day seems gloomy outside, there are a couple of things you can do to brighten your day - you can draw a picture or play dress up - OR eat a rainbow grilled cheese sandwich!

ChildreachJanuary 14, 2022

DIY Puffy Paint

Stuck inside? Make puffy paint art using what you have at home.

ChildreachJanuary 14, 2022