Mimi’s dayhome

08/13/2026

Today, we explored the wonderful world of the five senses!

After watching a fun educational video, the children participated in hands-on activities that encouraged them to smell, taste, touch, listen, and look closely at different materials. They were curious, excited, and fully engaged as they discovered how their senses help them understand the world around them. 🌟

08/10/2026

08/05/2026

Today we had so much fun exploring colours! The children used cardboard tubes and pieces of cardboard to paint, stamp, and create different patterns while mixing the primary colours to discover new ones. They loved experimenting, getting creative, and seeing what happened when the colours blended together. It was a simple, hands-on activity that encouraged curiosity, creativity, and fine motor skills through play.

08/01/2026

Today, the children used scissors to cut dandelions and flowers from our backyard, then brought them to the mud kitchen to create their own “flower soup.”

They had so much fun mixing, pouring, stirring, and sharing their creative ideas together. This child-led activity reflects the Reggio Emilia approach by encouraging curiosity, imagination, and learning through nature. It also supported Montessori-inspired practical life skills, such as using real tools, cutting, pouring, working independently, and cooperating with friends.

08/01/2026

Today, the children had so much fun creating invisible art! They were excited and amazed as the hidden pictures magically appeared when they painted over the paper. Each child created their own unique design using different shapes, colours, and brush strokes. This fun activity encouraged creativity, curiosity, imagination, and fine motor skills while adding a little magic to our art time!

07/29/2026

Yesterday, the children had so much fun making bracelets with fresh flowers. 🌸 Afterward, we turned them into beautiful bookmarks to take home. It was such a sweet little activity, and they were so proud of what they created. 💕

07/29/2026

There’s nothing sweeter than picking fresh raspberries straight from the garden! 🍓🌿 This morning, the children had so much fun searching for the ripest berries, carefully picking them, and enjoying a tasty, healthy treat they harvested themselves. Moments like these help children connect with nature, build curiosity, and create wonderful memories through hands-on learning. ❤️

07/20/2026

The children spent much of the day creating their own colourful gardens using paper shapes. They carefully arranged flowers, stems, leaves, grass, and sunshine while making their own choices about colours, sizes, and placement. As they worked, they shared ideas about what they might see growing in a garden and noticed how every picture looked different. This experience encouraged creativity, fine-motor development, concentration, and pride in their beautiful work.

07/19/2026

The children absolutely love exploring with loose parts, so each week I introduce new materials and rotate different items in our block area. Every time, I’m amazed by what they create! Their creativity, imagination, and problem-solving skills shine as they transform simple materials into unique ideas and meaningful play experiences.

Moments like these remind me that even small changes to the learning environment can spark big ideas, encourage child-led exploration, and create endless opportunities for growth.

07/17/2026

Hidden Treasure Hunt! 💎

Today’s invitation to play was a hidden treasure hunt! The children explored, searched, and discovered colourful gems hidden in the sensory bin using magnifying glasses and tongs. Once they found their treasures, they counted and compared how many gems they had collected. A fun way to encourage curiosity, fine motor skills, problem-solving, and early math through play! 💚💛