Learning Together Joyfully: As children begin to anticipate summer holidays, they may be more easily distracted as their focus and concentration decreases. In an effort to offer them support, you may wish to look at engaging strategies that positively impact […]
April: Celebrate Religious Festivals & Cultural Diversity
Learning Together Joyfully: Celebrate Cultural Diversity Amongst our fondest memories are the experiences and traditions that we share with our family and friends. Families that share traditions with established rituals, traditions, and routines report a stronger connection and bond. Making […]
April: Nature and our Feathered Friends
Learning Together Joyfully: April – Nature and Birds Getting children outdoors and into nature is a great way to celebrate and appreciate our natural surroundings – especially on Earth Day, April 22. Nature helps children learn better as it improves […]
April: Easter & Egg-cellent Canadian Books
Learning Together Joyfully: Easter Baskets & Canadian Books EASTER – April 15 – 18 Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This year it is celebrated from April 15 – 18. For […]
March: Spring Sightings
After such a cold winter, March offers the first sightings and awakening signs of Spring. It is a time of rebirth, renewal, and new beginnings. With daylight savings beginning on March 13 and the arrival of the spring solstice on […]
March: “Tooth-tastic” Dental Care
Learning Together Joyfully: March – “Tooth-tastic” Dental Care World Oral Health Day is on March 20 and National Dentist Day is March 6. This is a perfect month for all of us to be reminded of the importance of maintaining […]
March: Dr. Seuss & St. Patrick
Learning Together Joyfully: Dr. Seuss and St. Patrick March is a month bursting with change as Mother Nature begins to bloom and show off her colors – especially after such an usually chilly winter. As we slowly enter into Spring, […]
February: Empathy & Kindness – Family & Classroom Values
The month of February is an opportune time to highlight the importance of being kind and empathetic. Valentine’s Day is not always a positive time for some children – particularly if they feel they are being left out. It is […]
February: Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics
The goal of the Olympics is for athletes from seven continents to celebrate friendship, unity and peace. The Olympic rings consist of five interlaced rings of equal dimensions, which are, from left to right, blue, yellow, black, green, and red. […]
February: Celebrating Family, Cultural Diversity & Inclusion
February: Celebrating Family, Cultural Diversity and Inclusion We want children to grow up in a world free from bias and discrimination, to actualize their dreams and feel that whatever they want to accomplish in life is possible. We want them […]