Preparing to embrace and move forward with a new sense of “normal” provides a perfect opportunity to reflect upon and be creative when selecting toys and other items for play.  While the more traditional type of sensory play (small open bins of material with groups of children exploring together) is currently being discouraged, individual sensory exploration can and should be included as an option for...

Understanding the learning opportunities and many benefits of both process and product art.

"Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." Maya Angelou

Choosing a home child care environment allows your child to grow and learn within the comfort and structure of a family setting. Just as with any family, connection and relationship between the members of your home child care family is essential. A strong foundation of trust, open communication, mutual respect, and kindness between you and your home child care provider will allow your child to...

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we thought it might be timely to share an article focused on the topic of gift-giving within the context of a home childcare environment.

Did you know? January 27th is Family Literacy Day! Initiated by ABC Life Literacy Canada, Family Literacy Day celebrates the joy of reading and the importance of early literacy.