Learning Together Joyfully: May Merriment & Regrowth Welcome back parents, educators, grandparents and care-givers! May is often a beautiful month, full of flowers and sunshine with much to be celebrated as the spirit of may-time merriment, passed down through generations, […]
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 […]
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: 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: Rebirth & Renewal
Learning Together Joyfully: APRIL: Rebirth and Renewal April is a month of rebirth, renewal, and a continuation of unpredictable weather with both warm and chilly times. As migration begins, it is a time to reconnect with nature and explore the […]
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, […]
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: 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 – Spring Awakening
Learning Together Joyfully: March – Spring Awakening Welcome back educators, parents and grandparents! March brings forth the first awakening signs of Spring. It is a time of rebirth, renewal, and new beginnings. With daylight savings beginning on March 13 and […]
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 […]