Parksites Preschool

10/07/2026

We had the best field trip to the Supermarché PA & Épicerie PA Nature in Pointe Claire yesterday to shop for our stone soup! The children helped us find the ingredients, placed them in baskets, unloaded at the register and paid. They each got a PA bag - which they loved- (and a lollipop!). Our duty child got to keep the receipt! 🤣

Thank you to the staff for being so warm and nice to us! We even changed our play kitchen so it is now a PA, lol.

The visit was paid for using money raised at our lemonade stand too! And we will be using stones from our Terra Cotta visit (stone soup!). Thank you to everyone who bought a cup!

Today we prepare our soup and tomorrow we take it home. What a lovely local visit. Thank you PA!

10/01/2026

National Day Of Truth And Reconciliation.

Some themes we explored today that the children were so attentive to...

1. Kindness. A commom theme we explore throughout the year!
2. Noticing. Recignition. Good choices and not so good choices. Who needs extra help? What stories should we talk about? What stories are often talked about and what stories do we need to talk about more?
3. Fairness. A nuanced theme that requires looking at everyone's ever evolving needs. Noticing. Empathy. Critical thinking. What is fair? How can we be helpers? Adults stuggle with this one. We focus on laying the foundation for later chats.
4. History. What did we do before and what did we learn?
5. Reconciliation. How can we make things better?
6. Solidarity. We wear an orange shirt for a reason but we can show support in all kinds of ways.
7. Awknowledgement. We learn about what happened at it's most preschool level. We know therefore we can learn from mistakes. And do better for kids everywhere.

We made a group collage today, working together and talking about kindness and fairness. They shared their glue, paper and space with each other. When one kid ran out of resources, another helped. They worked together. When some struggled with their glue caps, other kids stepped in to help. It was so nice to see. Not enough, but laying a foundation.

Xoxox

09/24/2026

Donations needed for our annual garage sale!

Our annual fundraiser is here! We are accepting donations starting next week: the more items we have the more successful our garage sale. Message for drop off details or contact Chich! Thank you!

Notre collecte de fonds annuelle est arrivée ! Nous accepterons les dons à partir de la semaine prochaine : plus nous aurons d’articles, plus notre vente de garage sera un succès. Envoyez un message pour obtenir les détails de dépôt ou contactez Chich. Merci !

09/03/2026

To all our students, both alumni and new, we wish you all a bonne rentrée! We are delightfully busy welcoming our new class of children and setting them up for a fun year of learning. :)

Registration is open as long as spots are available: that means all year! We have many students start after September. If you would like to schedule a visit, please let us know. DM or email [email protected] .

Bonne rentrée et bonne journée!

08/24/2026

We love to be in the kitchen and we are looking forward to soooooo much more cooking this upcoming year! Last year we loved rainbow toast, made our own pasta sauce and noodles, practiced chopsticks with rice, made heart shaped pizza, combined our efforts for vegetable soup, mashed soooo many potatoes and of course made our famous BREAD (more than a few times!). Quesadillas, oliebollen, nachos, crackers, homemade butter (shaken to perfection by over a dozen kiddos!), homemade ice cream, smoothies, pizelles, chili and much, much more. We also got to sample so many dishes from around the world thanks to our wonderful and diverse families!

From simple to complex, we love to cook with our littles to inspire confidence, foster connection, learn science, work on our fine motor skills, try new things and of course... EAT! I wonder what we will make this year? :)

Class starts September 1st, but you can register anytime (spots are limited). For more information, email us at [email protected] and let us give you a call back. No questions too small! You can also visit www.parksites.ca for more information.

So excited to be back in the kitchen this fall!

08/21/2026

Benjamin Bear gets around in the summer too! He is looking forward to meeting our new kiddos in September.... before he hibernates for the winter. :)

One of our favorite traditions will be back this spring as Benjamin visits with all the children for a night they will remember for YEARS (ask anyone!). If you know, you know! He is out and about getting a bath this weekend and a brand spanking new upgraded suitcase!

If you have fond memories of Benjamin, let us know! We have journals going back DECADES. Should we post a few entries? :)

08/15/2026

We start September 1st, but it is never too late! Registration is open until spots are filled. Here are some pics from our Open House last spring. Our parent meeting is end of August if you would like to join, learn more and meet our teachers and families. We are happy to hop on a phone call ANYTIME to discuss details or answer questions.

No questions are too small, silly or unimportant: we want you to be informed and make the right decisions for your family (and we are happy to recommend options that might suit you better!). Email [email protected] for a call back. :)

Have a great weekend! Looking forward to greeting our new group of big little kids!

08/09/2026

Flexible, play based learning at your kids pace! 🌿2, 3 or 4 day a week options for children aged 3 to 5 years old. Spots available this September for our 2026-2027 school year!

Email [email protected] or send us a message for a call back this week. :) Childare tax credits offered, and optional lunch program available. :)

School starts Sept. 1st, spots limited.

Apprentissage flexible basé sur le jeu, au rythme de votre enfant!
Options de 2, 3 ou 4 jours par semaine pour les enfants de 3 à 5 ans.

Des places sont disponibles dès septembre pour notre année scolaire 2026-2027! ✨Écrivez-nous à [email protected] ou envoyez-nous un message pour recevoir un appel cette semaine. :)

L’école commence le 1er septembre — places limitées!

07/24/2026

We adore our friends at PACE Farm and their philosophy! Our children have observed and adored their animals for years and years. Littles under 2 are free! We are looking forward to going with our whole class this year, we highly recommend a visit all seasons!

There's something that we've been wanting to say for a long time...

We've finally put into words what we've been thinking, feeling and living since day one at PACE Farm. Our philosophy. Our manifesto. The beliefs that shape every decision we make — how we care for our animals, how we work the land, and how we sit with the hard parts.

A few things you'll find in it:

💚 We see life and death not as opposites, but as partners. Death on a farm is real. We don't hide from it — we try to honour it.

🐽 We don't castrate or sterilize our animals. We believe every animal has the right to live its full biological life.

🐓 Most of our animals roam freely — they come in every evening on their own, because they want to, not because they're forced to.

🌍 Everything we do is rooted in permaculture ethics: Care for the Earth. Care for People. Share fairly.

This isn't a perfect farm. But it's an intentional one.

🔗 Read the full philosophy on our website — projectpace.ca/philosophy

Photo by Baran Asghari ()

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Quelque chose qu'on voulait dire depuis longtemps...

On a enfin mis en mots ce qu'on pense, ressent et vit depuis le premier jour à la Ferme PACE. Notre philosophie. Notre manifeste. Les convictions qui guident chacune de nos décisions.

Quelques extraits :

💚 La vie et la mort sont des partenaires, pas des opposés. La mort fait partie de la ferme. On ne la cache pas — on essaie de l'honorer.

🐽 On ne castre pas et on ne stérilise pas nos animaux. On croit que chaque animal a le droit de vivre pleinement sa vie biologique.

🐓 La plupart de nos animaux errent librement. Ils rentrent chaque soir d'eux-mêmes — parce qu'ils le veulent.

🌍 Tout ce qu'on fait est ancré dans l'éthique de la permaculture : Prendre soin de la Terre. Prendre soin de l'Humain. Partager équitablement.

Ce n'est pas une ferme parfaite. Mais c'est une ferme intentionnelle.

🔗 Lisez notre philosophie complète sur notre site web — projectpace.ca/philosophie

Photo par Baran Asghari ()

06/27/2026

PARKSITES FAQ's FOR THE 2026-2027 school year! New musical offerings and more!

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:30am-11:45am. We begin the day with important free play and families can drop off flexibly during this time. Choose between 2, 3 and 4 day a week options. We also do a gradual entry, perfect for children who are taking their first steps into school. Bilingual program.

Karate: Weekly karate classes offered starting in October! The children develop fine and gross motor skills, emotional regulation and huge bursts of confidence in our weekly class with our local karate star!

New! Music and Movement: 10 weeks of fun classical music with props, designed to encourage rhythm, creativity and enhance motor skills. We have a show at the end of the session! So fun!

Fresh Air Fun: Outdoor play is so important! This year we will be exploring the world around us with field trips to the farm, Terra Cotta, special animal guests, gardening, mud play, forest school adventures, park visits, butterfly gardens and more!

Lunch Bunch: Need a little more time? Families can extend their day for a small monthly fee (drop in available). Children can bring their lunches, socialize and play while learning life skills for school. (spots limited)

We learn through play and the children engage in daily art, circle time, reading, sensory play, science, cooking, outdoor time and gym both indoors and outdoors. Our families are very involved in the running of the school, making it a family experience and building community.

Spots are limited for September! For more information, email [email protected]