St. Thomas-ElginChildren use their senses to explore and try to make sense of the world around them. They do this by touching, tasting, smelling, seeing, moving, and hearing. Sensory play focuses on any activity that engages your child's sense of touch, taste, smell, sight, or sound....
As a male Early Childhood Educator, I have encountered both stigma and acceptance for my employment in the early years sector. When I was deciding my career path in high school, I faced challenges by peers and derogatory comments regarding my professional career...
Children have amazing imaginations and creative processes, when encouraged children learn and grow at an astonishing rate. Providing welcoming spaces that foster inclusive creative play provides children the opportunity to flourish.
The weather is wonderful, and summer is in full swing. Before the season changes, plan to hit the road and get the family out of the house and visit all the wonderful places Southwestern Ontario has to offer, even if it’s just around the corner. These tips are more...
Toilet Training 101 Toilet training can be very scary for some parents but with these tips, I am hoping it will make this adventure a bit easier to get through. When it comes to toilet learning parents have so many questions about how to approach this toilet learning...
Kindergarten is a big step for children, and they need to be prepared so they can have a smooth transition from home or childcare to school. Some children may be excited while others may be anxious or fearful to make this transition. It is very important that you talk...
Are you looking for fun ways to keep your family busy this summer? We all want to break free and get out of the house this summer, however maybe you want to stay close to home this year. So, sit back and let us help you find all the wonderful things our area has to...
Selective eating is a common challenge that many parents face when raising children. “Most picky eating behaviors are actually completely normal, and most kids will go through some form of this phase” (Remmer & Rosenbloom, 2021, p. 49). As an Early Childhood...