EarlyON at Family Day

There’s something special about children getting cozy with a good book. 📚💛

A quiet reading moment from our soft seating area at Markville Early Learning & Child Care Centre.

This National Indigenous History Month, we recognize the importance of language and storytelling.

We highlight Jeannette Armstrong, Syilx Okanagan author and educator, who works to preserve and teach the Syilx language and cultural knowledge through writing and education.

| Sharing stories from Black Canadian history that continue to shape the country we live in today.

Chloe Cooley was an enslaved Black woman in Upper Canada whose forced violent arrest in 1793 sparked outrage and directly influenced early anti-slavery legislation in Canada. While much of her life is not recorded in detail, her resistance became part of a turning point in Canadian law and history.

Her story reminds us that acts of courage — even when the world is not listening — can still change the course of history.

Black History Month Stamp honours Chloe Cooley Canada Post

June is PRIDE Month -- a time to celebrate the diversity, strength, and contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities while continuing to foster spaces where everyone feels safe, valued, respected, and included.

At the heart of early learning is belonging — creating environments where children and families can be themselves, feel welcomed, and know they are cared for just as they are.

This month, we celebrate kindness, inclusion, acceptance, and the many ways that people and families are beautifully unique.

It's National AccessAbility Week — a time to celebrate the leadership, contributions, and voices of persons with disabilities across Canada.

This year’s theme, “Building a Strong, Accessible Canada,” reminds us that accessibility is a shared responsibility. It’s about removing barriers, uplifting inclusive practices, and creating communities where everyone can participate fully and with dignity.

National AccessAbility Week: May 31 to June 6, 2026 - Canada.ca National AccessAbility Week, which runs from May 31 to June 6, 2026, is a time to celebrate the progress we’ve made to build a more accessible and disability inclusive Canada while continuing to break down barriers.

It is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, a time when we recognize and celebrate the rich histories, cultures, traditions, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Canada.

The month is also an opportunity to listen, learn, reflect, and deepen our understanding of Indigenous perspectives, stories, and experiences — past and present.

National Indigenous History Month encourages all of us to continue learning through stories, art, music, language, and community voices while reflecting on the importance of respect, relationships, and reconciliation.

Learn more: https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1683124800202/1683124846095

When children see themselves reflected in the stories they read, they receive a powerful message: You belong. Your story matters.

Books help kids build identity, confidence, empathy, and a deeper understanding of the world. When they meet characters who look like them, share their experiences, or celebrate their culture, it creates moments of pride and connection.

Big feelings are a big part of growing up — and at Don Valley Parkway Forest EarlyON, children had the chance to explore them in playful, supportive ways.

During our Preschool Fun with Learning program, children shared how they were feeling, added their names to a feelings chart, and connected emotions to physical sensations. These simple activities help children understand themselves and communicate with others.

Wishing a joyful Eid al-Adha to all of our families, friends, and community members who are celebrating.

May this special time be filled with moments shared with loved ones. Eid Mubarak!