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Explore, Play and Learn, Edmonton, AB (2026)

09/02/2026

we created roads on the floor using green tape. Each child’s first letter was carefully designed as a road, complete with small road markings to make it look like a real driving path.

The children were invited to use toy cars to “drive” along the road-shaped letters. Children eagerly explored the letters, carefully moving their cars along the taped pathways while following the curves, lines, and turns.

As they drove, the children were encouraged to look closely at the shape of the first letter in their name. They practiced following the correct direction and tracing the letter with their cars. This playful experience helped them connect the visual shape of a letter with the first letter of their own name.

The children showed concentration as they maneuvered their cars around the letter roads. They practiced hand-eye coordination, fine-motor control, and spatial awareness as they kept their cars within the taped pathways. They also developed an understanding that letters are made up of different lines, curves, and directions.

08/17/2026

The children carefully selected different blocks and tiles, experimenting with how to place and balance them to create spaces where their cars could park. They explored different designs, moved pieces around, and made adjustments when a structure did not work as they expected.

The most exciting part of the activity was using magnets to pick up cars and move cars. The children experimented with bringing the magnets close to the cars and discovering that the cars could be lifted and guided toward their garages. They practiced controlling the movement of the cars and carefully positioning them inside their parking spaces.

Children explored cause and effect, spatial relationships, balance, and simple engineering concepts.

The children investigated how magnets interact with objects and discovered that magnets can be used to move certain cars.

Building garages encouraged counting, comparing sizes, recognizing shapes, and understanding space and position.

Picking up blocks, connecting tiles, handling small cars, and controlling the magnets strengthened hand-eye coordination and dexterity.

Children tested ideas, made changes, and tried different ways to make their garages stable and functional.

The children shared ideas, described their creations, and communicated while working together.

Working as a group encouraged cooperation, turn-taking, sharing materials, and learning from one another.

The children transformed simple wooden blocks and tiles into garages and created their own pretend-play scenarios

06/18/2026

How Tall Is Our Tower?

Today, the children worked together to build one giant tower. What began as a simple construction activity quickly became an exploration of cooperation, perseverance, and collective problem-solving.

As the tower grew taller, the children carefully selected blocks, took turns adding pieces, and shared ideas about how to keep the structure standing. They communicated their thoughts, observed each other's actions, and adjusted their plans together. The tower became more than a structure of blocks—it became a symbol of their shared effort.

Building a tall tower required patience and trust. Each child contributed to a goal that was larger than any one individual could achieve alone. They learned that cooperation involves listening, waiting, negotiating, and respecting the ideas of others. Through this experience, they discovered that success is often built through collaboration.

As the tower reached higher and higher, challenges emerged. The structure began to wobble, and the children had to think critically about balance and stability. When parts of the tower fell, they did not give up. Instead, they examined what happened and worked together to rebuild. These moments of challenge provided valuable opportunities to develop resilience and perseverance.

Experiences like these help children develop a growth mindset. They begin to understand that difficulties are a natural part of learning and that persistence can lead to improvement. Each attempt strengthened not only the tower but also the children's confidence in their ability to solve problems together.

After completing the tower, the children counted the blocks and compared the height to their own bodies and to objects in the room. Through this process, they explored mathematical concepts such as counting, measuring, comparing, and estimating. Learning emerged naturally from their curiosity and engagement.

The tower represented more than a collection of blocks. It reflected the children's growing understanding of community. They learned that individual contributions matter, but when people work together, they can create something greater than what any one person could accomplish alone.

Today, the children discovered that the question was not simply, "How tall is our tower?" but rather, "What can we achieve when we work together?" The answer stood proudly before them—block by block, idea by idea, and child by child.

05/22/2026

Children explored different shapes on the light table, using their hands and eyes to carefully examine colors, sizes, and patterns. They matched shapes together, stacked them, and created their own designs while the glowing surface made the materials even more engaging and exciting.

This activity supported many areas of development. As the children manipulated the shapes, they strengthened their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. They also explored early math concepts such as shape recognition, sorting, matching, and spatial awareness. The light table encouraged curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving as children experimented with different ways to arrange and combine the shapes.

The collaborative play also promoted language and social development as children shared materials, talked about their creations, and learned from one another. Sensory experiences like light table play help children stay focused, engaged, and confident in their learning through hands-on exploration.

05/01/2026

Exploring and Creating in the Sand Bin

Today, the children gathered around the sand bin, eager to explore and create using a variety of tools and toys. As they scooped, poured, and shaped the sand, their curiosity and imagination came to life.

Es and Mi used small cups and scoops to fill and empty sand, carefully watching how it flowed through their fingers. They experimented with different amounts, noticing how full cups felt heavier and took longer to pour. Lila picked up a shovel and worked hard to dig deeper into the sand, showing determination and focus as she created her own little pit.

Nearby, Ma explored the texture of the sand using her hands. She squeezed it gently and let it slip through her fingers, observing how it changed shape. She also tried using a small container, attempting to fill and empty it, building her hand-eye coordination.

Da engaged in imaginative play, using toy trucks and molds. They filled the trucks with sand and transported it across the bin, pretending to build roads and structures. Children worked together, taking turns and sharing tools, demonstrating cooperation and social skills.

Throughout the activity, the children were developing fine motor skills, sensory awareness, and early problem-solving abilities. They communicated with one another, shared ideas, and expressed their creativity freely.

This sand play experience provided a rich opportunity for hands-on learning, where exploration, imagination, and collaboration came together beautifully.

04/28/2026

Melting Snow Kitchen Fun

Today, the children transformed melted snow into a creative and sensory play experience in the outdoor play kitchen. Using what nature provided, they explored, experimented, and worked together in imaginative ways.

Ma and A carefully scooped the soft, melting snow into a muffin tray, filling each slot with focus and precision. They showed great hand-eye coordination as they tried to keep each section evenly filled, turning their activity into a fun sorting and measuring experience.

Nearby, Mi and L used spoons to gather snow and transfer it into containers. They filled pots and pans in the play kitchen, pretending to cook and prepare special recipes. Their cooperation and shared ideas brought their imaginative play to life as they moved between scooping, pouring, and serving.

D explored the changing texture of the snow as it melted into water. Using a mixing spoon, he stirred the snow and water together, observing how it changed. His actions reflected curiosity and early scientific thinking as he experimented with cause and effect.

This activity supported fine motor development, creativity, and sensory exploration. The children engaged deeply with the materials, using teamwork, imagination, and curiosity to turn a simple snowy day into a rich learning experience.

04/02/2026

April is Autism Awareness Month 💙

This month is a reminder to celebrate differences, embrace uniqueness, and spread kindness. Autism is not something to “fix” — it’s a different way of experiencing the world. Every child learns, communicates, and grows in their own beautiful way.

Let’s teach our children to be inclusive, patient, and understanding. A little compassion can make a big difference in someone’s life.

Together, we can create a world where everyone feels accepted, valued, and loved. 💛

03/28/2026

Letter Hunt with Easter Eggs

Children engaged in a fun and meaningful literacy activity using colorful egg cut-outs. Each egg had different letters, and the children were invited to recognize the letters and place stickers to cover them.

They identified familiar letters and enthusiastically placed the stickers in the correct spots. There were moments of excitement when they recognized letters from their own names, proudly pointing them out to their friends.

It was wonderful to see each child participate at their own developmental level, building skills while having fun together.

02/13/2026

Baking with Love – Valentine’s Day Cookies

Today, the children baked delicious chocolate chip cookies for their families to celebrate Valentine’s Day. The room was filled with excitement as we began measuring our ingredients. The children carefully used measuring cups, practicing early math skills while learning about quantity and volume. They confidently named each ingredient out loud — flour, sugar, butter, eggs — strengthening their vocabulary and ingredient recognition.

Cracking the eggs was a highlight! The children practiced hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills as they gently tapped and opened the eggs into the mixing bowl. Using a whisk, they took turns mixing the butter, sugar, and eggs together. Turn-taking encouraged patience, cooperation, and teamwork as they waited for their chance to stir.

Next, we added the dry ingredients — flour, baking soda, and salt. This time, the children used a mixing spoon to carefully fold the flour into the wet mixture, learning a new baking technique and understanding that different steps require different tools.

The biggest excitement came when it was time to add the chocolate chips! There were big smiles (and a few little tastes!) before they were stirred into the dough. This joyful moment added to the sensory experience of baking — smelling, touching, tasting, and observing changes in texture.

Using spoons, the children scooped and dropped dollops of cookie dough onto the baking tray, strengthening their hand muscles and coordination. Once the tray was ready, I placed it in the oven, and we eagerly waited as the room filled with the warm, sweet aroma of freshly baked cookies.

When the cookies were ready, the children enjoyed tasting them warm from the oven. They felt proud knowing they had made something special for their loved ones. Through this experience, the children developed math skills, fine motor skills, teamwork, patience, and confidence — all while baking with love.

02/12/2026

Our Valentine’s Cards

Today the children were excited to complete their Valentine’s cards for their families. There was a sense of purpose in the room as they gathered their materials and carefully continued their creations.

The children began by cutting out heart shapes. As they handled the scissors, they demonstrated growing confidence and control, opening and closing the blades with intention. L was focused deeply on staying along the lines, while Mi proudly shared, “I did it!” With little help and assistance their heart shape was complete. This activity supported the development of fine motor strength, hand-eye coordination, and perseverance.

Next, the children remembered how they colored hearts represented their different emotions. Then, children carefully applied glue sticks to the back of their hearts. They practiced twisting the glue up, spreading it evenly, and pressing their hearts firmly onto cardstock paper. This step encouraged independence and problem-solving as they figured out how much glue was “just enough” to make their hearts stick.

Once their hearts were secured, the children signed their names on the back of their cards. This was a wonderful opportunity to practice early literacy skills and name recognition. L wrote the letters in her name independently, while Mi asked for guidance, showing pride in marking their work as their own. Ma gave a scribble to sign her card.

To complete their Valentine’s cards, the children decorated them with heart stickers. They thoughtfully chose placements to make each card unique and special. David peeled the sticker to feel the stickiness on one side. He experimented to stick it on different surfaces.

This experience supported fine motor development, emotional awareness, creativity, and early writing skills. Most importantly, it gave the children an opportunity to express love and appreciation for their families in a meaningful and hands-on way. Their smiles as they admired their finished cards showed just how proud they felt of their hard work.

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