This month, we celebrated I Love to Read Month, and it was a wonderful experience for the children. Many parents and special guests joined us to share their favourite books, and the children were excited to listen to each story. Some eagerly said, “Hey, I want to have that book!” showing how engaged and inspired they felt.

We also welcomed a special guest, Leigh the firefighter, who read a story and brought her firefighter gear. The children were fascinated by the helmet and mask and enjoyed seeing them up close. This hands-on visit made the experience meaningful and memorable.

Throughout the month, we explored the theme of friendship through thoughtful conversations and activities. Educators read books about kindness, empathy, and helping others. The children created colourful suncatchers using stickers, one of their favourite materials, to celebrate connection and creativity. They also explored sensory play with cornstarch slime, observing its unique texture and experimenting as it slowly dripped through their hands. This supported curiosity and hands-on discovery.

In recognition of Black History Month, the children continued working on an open-ended art project. They decorated the hair of a drawn portrait using cutouts, beads, buttons, and stickers. This activity encouraged creativity, self-expression, and appreciation of diversity while strengthening fine motor skills and focus.

At the end of the month, we celebrated Festival du Voyageur. The children designed their own sashes using beads, stickers, and buttons. Choosing materials and arranging them thoughtfully supported decision-making, concentration, and hand-eye coordination.

Over the past two weeks, we closely observed and supported the children during daily routines and play experiences. It has been a pleasure to witness their growth, imagination, and social development.

 Indoors, many children gravitated toward sensory and imaginative play. They explored natural materials such as pinecones, sticks, and textured mats to create small pretend environments. Dinosaur figures and loose parts inspired storytelling, demonstrating problem-solving and emerging language skills. Handling small objects carefully helped strengthen precision and coordination.

 Water and messy play also captured their interest. The children experimented with pouring, transferring, and combining materials in sensory bins. These experiences supported early scientific thinking and cooperative interactions as they shared tools and communicated with peers.

 Outdoor play brought equal excitement. The children enjoyed exploring the snowy environment, moving carefully across different surfaces, and engaging in winter games. Playing outside encouraged balance, coordination, and confidence. Some children examined footprints and scooped snow, showing curiosity about nature and seasonal changes.

One highlight of the month was our “Mud Bridge Builders” activity. The children became little engineers, constructing bridges in the mud using popsicle sticks. They collaborated to design sturdy structures and tested them by driving toy cars across their creations. This engaging experience supported teamwork, creativity, spatial awareness, and hand-eye coordination. It was a joy to see their pride as their bridges successfully held up.