Science, Picnic & Trolley Fun! ☀️🧪🚃✨
Yesterday, our little friends had an exciting day filled with hands-on exploration and fun! While waiting for our trolley ride, we started with the classic Soda and Mentos experiment, where our little friends observed an exciting chemical reaction, asked questions, and discovered how science can be both fun and fascinating.
After our science activity, we enjoyed a picnic together, giving them the opportunity to practice sharing, communication, independence, and good table manners while spending time with their friends.
We ended our adventure with a trolley ride around our community, where our little friends observed their surroundings, talked about what they saw, and experienced a different way to explore Whitehorse.
Every adventure is an opportunity to learn, discover, and create lasting memories. We are so proud of our curious little explorers! 💛🌞
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We provide care and learning to infants, toddlers and preschoolers that includes organizing activities, monitoring children's safety in a fun and loving environment.
07/24/2026
Science Week at Cornerstone Preschool! 🧪🔬✨
This week, our little scientists explored, experimented, and discovered new things through a variety of exciting hands-on science activities!
🎈 Balloon Experiments
We started the week by exploring different ways a balloon can be inflated. Our little friends discovered that balloons can be blown up through different reactions without using our mouths or any tools. Using soda and Mentos, they observed how a reaction could create gas that inflated a balloon. We also explored the reaction between vinegar and baking soda, where the fizzing reaction produced carbon dioxide gas and created an even bigger balloon! The children practiced comparing results, making observations, and understanding cause and effect.
🚗 Balloon-Powered Cars
Our young scientists investigated the question: “Can a balloon make a toy car move?” The children built their own balloon-powered cars by attaching a balloon to a straw and taping it onto the car. When the balloon was released, the escaping air created a pushing force that helped the car move forward. Although the cars only moved a little bit, the children were excited to see how invisible air could create movement and explored concepts such as air pressure, force, and motion.
🌈 Fizzing Colour Reactions
The children also enjoyed a colourful experiment using baking soda, vinegar, and food colouring. They watched as the ingredients mixed together and created bubbles, fizz, and foam. Through this activity, they learned that combining certain materials can create a chemical reaction that produces gas, causing the exciting fizzing effect.
☁️🌧️ Rainfall in a Jar
To finish our science week, we explored how rain forms using a jar of water, shaving foam, and blue food colouring. The shaving foam represented a cloud, and as more “water” was added, the cloud became heavy until the colour slowly fell through like raindrops. The children learned that when clouds become full and heavy with water droplets, the water falls to the ground as rain.
Throughout the week, our little friends had opportunities to predict, observe, ask questions, test ideas, and discover answers through hands-on exploration. Science is all about curiosity, and our little scientists loved learning through play, experiments, and exciting discoveries! 🧪💚✨
07/17/2026
More photos from our MacBride Museum adventure! 🐻📸
Here are more highlights from our fun and educational tour at the MacBride Museum. We loved exploring, learning, and discovering Yukon’s amazing wildlife together! 💚
Last week, we had an amazing adventure at the MacBride Museum! 🐻🦌
We explored the fascinating world of Yukon’s bears and mammals while learning about the wildlife that calls the North home. A big thank you to our wonderful tour guide, Brianna, for making our visit so engaging and educational!
Our little friends had the exciting opportunity to see, touch, and compare the skulls of a grizzly bear and a black bear, as well as feel the texture of their fur. They also learned interesting facts about these incredible animals, their habitats, and how they survive in the wild.
To end our visit, we went on a fun bear hunt around the museum, searching for hidden bears while exploring the exhibits. It was a hands-on learning experience filled with curiosity, discovery, and lots of smiles. 🥰
Thank you, MacBride Museum, for such a memorable experience! 💚
🌿🐛 Yesterday’s Learning Adventure at the Learning Garden! 🌼🍓
What an incredible day of outdoor learning! Yesterday, our little friends visited the Learning Garden at Shipyards Park, where we were warmly welcomed by a wonderful garden educator who generously shared her knowledge and guided us throughout our exploration.
Together, we discovered a variety of vegetables, fruits, flowers, and the many living creatures that help our garden thrive. Our friends were fascinated as they learned about bees, spotted birds, observed different bugs, and even found caterpillars living among the plants. Every corner of the garden became an opportunity to ask questions, make observations, and build connections with nature.
One of the most exciting parts of our visit was bringing a few caterpillars back to the daycare for observation. This will give our friends the chance to witness one of nature’s most amazing transformations right before their eyes! We also learned that these caterpillars enjoy feeding on the leaves of blackcurrant and raspberry plants, so we carefully collected some leaves to make sure they have plenty of food while they are in our care.
Experiences like these help our friends develop curiosity, patience, responsibility, and a deeper appreciation for the natural world. Through hands-on exploration, they learn that every insect, plant, and animal has an important role in our environment.
A heartfelt thank you to the amazing team at the Learning Garden for making our visit so meaningful and memorable. We can’t wait to continue observing our little caterpillars and see what happens over the next few days! 💚
06/19/2026
Summer Picnic Fridays ☀️🧺
We went to Shipyards Park today for a fun picnic, and finally! sunshine after a few days of rain! 🌤️ Our little friends had so much fun playing, exploring, and soaking up the warm weather. 💖
We enjoyed the fresh air, and made the most of this beautiful day together. Moments like these make summer extra special 🌞🧺
Summer Picnic Fridays 🧺☀️
Today, we enjoyed our trail walk all the way to Rotary Park, where we had a lovely picnic together. Along the way, we saw beautiful views during our walk, and our little friends explored nature, observed their surroundings, and practiced safe walking as a group.
At the park, our friends enjoyed their picnic and had fun playing at the playground. Through play, they developed their gross motor skills, balance, and coordination, while also learning to take turns, share, and build friendships.
It was a wonderful day filled with outdoor exploration, social interaction, and meaningful learning through play 💛
Happy Birthday, Z 💙❤️
Your Paw Patrol–themed celebration was full of joy, laughter, and so much fun! From sharing happy meals and loot bags with your friends to the most exciting part, the piñata! You truly made everyone smile today. 🥳🥹
It’s so heartwarming to see how you spread happiness to everyone around you just by being you. May you continue to grow kind, joyful, and full of energy.
Wishing you all the best, Z! May your days always be as fun and bright as your special day today. 🎉💙
06/05/2026
It’s our first time this year going to the Rotary Park. While on the way, we enjoyed the trail, view, river, and even picked some flowers. 💛🌼
Our little friends also learned so much along the journey, exploring nature, identifying different plants and colours, practicing observation skills, and building their curiosity about the environment. They shared, took turns, followed directions, and developed their social skills while walking together.
It was a wonderful mix of fun, discovery, and learning outdoors. Happy Friday! 😎☀️
Happy 5th Birthday, F! 💖🎉
We are so happy to celebrate your special day with you! Thank you for sharing your yummy cake and snacks with all of us! You made today extra fun and special. 🧁✨
You are such a kind, bright, and wonderful girl. We hope your day is filled with lots of laughter, and happy moments!
Enjoy being 5! 💕🎂
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| Monday | 7:30am - 5:30pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30am - 5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30am - 5:30pm |
| Thursday | 7:30am - 5:30pm |
| Friday | 7:30am - 5:30pm |