On the first day of spring break, we ventured out into the community to visit the park in the William Whyte area. We eagerly explored the swings and engaged in group games like grounders and tag, building cooperation, turn-taking, and social connections.

Imaginative play flourished as the children transformed the large play structure into a ship, working together to avoid being “caught by a shark.” This type of creative storytelling supports problem-solving, communication, and collaborative play.

During our walk, we noticed the sidewalks were icy, which led to a fun and spontaneous learning moment as the children waddled like penguins. This not only brought lots of laughter, but also encouraged body awareness, balance, and safe movement in changing outdoor conditions.

Overall, the day was filled with active play, creativity, and meaningful social interactions while exploring our community.

Exploring our interest in space, we engaged in a balloon rocket experiment to spark curiosity and scientific thinking. Before launching the balloon, we invited the children to share their predictions—Which direction will it go? What is inside the balloon? Why might it move?

As the balloon was released, the children observed how the air rushing out propelled it forward along the string. This hands-on experience introduced early concepts of cause and effect, as well as basic principles of motion and force. Through discussion, the children discovered that the balloon was filled with air, and as the air escaped, it created a pushing force that made the balloon move in the opposite direction.

This activity supported inquiry-based learning, encouraging the children to ask questions, test their ideas, and make connections through observation. It also fostered language development as they described what they saw, and strengthened critical thinking as they reflected on their predictions and outcomes.

Space-themed day sparked imagination, creativity, and thoughtful expression among the children. They were first challenged to build their own spaceship rockets using Lego, and they eagerly explored a variety of designs. Some focused on tall, powerful rockets while others created wide, detailed ships, demonstrating problem-solving skills, spatial awareness, and creativity. As we built, the children shared ideas, adapted their structures, and worked through challenges, strengthening collaboration and perseverance.

Following lunch, we transitioned into an art activity where paint was offered to create their own planets or imagined universes. This allowed the ability to express their creativity through colour, texture, and design while exploring concepts related to space and the unknown. Each painting reflected their unique ideas and perspectives.

After completing the artwork, children were invited to talk about the planets they created. They described features such as colours, environments, and whether their planets could support life, encouraging language development, storytelling, and critical thinking. This discussion also supported confidence in sharing ideas and listening to others, as they learned from each other’s imaginative worlds. Overall, the day blended science, art, and storytelling, supporting holistic development through hands-on exploration and creative expression

Earth Day activities

As a group project during lunch, we challenged ourselves to work together to complete a large world puzzle.  Collaboration was created by sharing ideas, sorting pieces, and supporting one another to find where each piece belonged. This activity encouraged teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills, while also helping us develop their understanding of geography and spatial awareness.