Splash Child Enrichment Centre Newsletter 2025

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Mario Day Fun with Our School-Age Children

We had a wonderful time celebrating Mario Day with a variety of playful and engaging activities. The day began at lunchtime with a Mario-themed I Spy challenge. The children carefully searched for hidden characters and items the Educators had sneakly hidden, using their observation skills and working together to spot as many as they could.

To continue the fun, we played Pin the Moustache on Mario, which quickly filled the room with laughter and excitement. The children took turns trying to place the moustache in the right spot while their friends cheered them on. This activity encouraged turn-taking, cooperation, and plenty of giggles.

Borsch preporation

The children also had the opportunity to get creative by making their own moustaches. They enjoyed designing and wearing them proudly, which added to the playful spirit of Mario Day.

All throughout, the children shared many smiles and laughs while building friendships and practicing important social skills such as teamwork, patience, and encouragement. Mario Day was a joyful way to bring everyone together for imaginative play and fun learning experiences.

Kitchen Ninja Club

The enviroment enthusiastically took part in creating their own smoothies, engaging in a hands-on cooking experience from start to finish. They carefully cut up a variety of ingredients, strengthening their fine motor skills while learning about food. We worked together step-by-step to combine their ingredients.

As they measured portions, we explored early math concepts such as quantity, counting, and comparison. Using the blender to mix their ingredients introduced them to basic kitchen tools and processes, sparking curiosity about how things work.

This activity also supported independence, confidence, and decision-making, as each child contributed to making their own snack. The experience was both fun and rewarding, especially when they enjoyed their delicious, healthy smoothies together. Yummy!

Through ongoing observations of the children’s interest in moulding playdough and exploring air-dry clay, modelling clay was introduced as a lunchtime activity. This experience quickly captured the attention of many children, drawing them in with its versatility and open-ended possibilities.

Air-dry clay

The children demonstrated remarkable creativity, forming a wide range of detailed and imaginative creations. Some chose to recreate familiar inspirations, such as a lamp from Pixar movies, while others sculpted animals like a king cobra, designed unique characters and people, or carefully crafted a bouquet of roses.

Throughout the activity, we had to focus, use patience, and dedication. They engaged in sustained periods of concentration, thoughtfully shaping and refining their work. This hands-on experience supported the development of fine motor skills, strengthened hand muscles, and encouraged problem-solving as children experimented with different techniques to bring their ideas to life. Additionally, the activity fostered creativity, self-expression, and a sense of pride and accomplishment in their detailed creations.