Welcome June! May, you were kind — now it’s time to welcome new beginnings. June is here, bringing brighter days ahead, time to bloom, shine, and thrive. May was a busy and exciting month for our Beavers group!

We are excited to introduce Pardeep to the Beaver Dam!

Mother’s Day Celebrations: We celebrated Mother’s Day by participating in gentle, hands-on activities. The children explored paint and created special gifts for their moms with lots of love and creativity.

We would also like to say thank you for the thoughtful gifts and treats we received during E.C.E. Week. Your kindness and generosity were truly appreciated. 🙏🏻 Special Thank You To: William’s mom and aunt, Olive’s parents, Ewan’s parents, Margot’s parents and Tedros’ parents.Thank you for thinking of us!

June Learning & Exploration: This month, the children will be focusing on improving motor skills through natural resources and imaginative play. We will be engaging in many nature-based activities such as:

Cooking in the mud kitchen
Digging and transferring various materials
Exploring our outdoor environment
Learning how to stay safe while having fun outdoors

These experiences help build imagination, creativity, communication skills, and motor development. We will also be enjoying interactive outdoor story times. Reading books supports letter, shape, and colour recognition, while acting out stories encourages imaginative thinking and creativity.

Beavers will also be participating in many exciting art projects and celebrations throughout the month of June!

For the month of June, we will focus on fostering creativity, exploration, and hands-on learning experiences for our Beavers.

We will be encouraging children to creatively explore through various art activities. Beaver Dam will provide opportunities for children to experiment with different painting techniques, materials, and textures. These experiences allow children to express their individuality while building confidence and nurturing their creativity.

In addition, we will be expanding on sensory exploration, particularly through outdoor play. Children will have the opportunity to explore muddy puddles and natural elements, engaging their five senses—touching, smelling, seeing, and hearing (while reinforcing safe boundaries such as not tasting). These experiences help children develop a deeper understanding of their environment while encouraging curiosity and exploration.

We will also be incorporating opportunities to observe and explore insects and small critters in our outdoor environment. Activities such as digging in the soil to discover worms and other living things will support the development of fine motor skills, strengthen hand muscles, and encourage problem-solving and inquiry-based learning.

Furthermore, we will continue to build on colour recognition skills. While April focused on identifying primary colours, in May we will explore secondary colours, specifically green, purple, and orange, both indoors and outdoors. Recognizing and identifying colours supports cognitive development, confidence, and environmental awareness.

As we anticipate spending a significant amount of time outdoors, we kindly ask that children come dressed appropriately for the weather. Please also ensure that your child has extra clothing available, as many of our activities may involve paint, water, and sensory play.

We look forward to a month filled with creativity, exploration, and meaningful learning experiences. Thank you for your continued support!

Thank you to all the Beavers families for your support, cooperation, and for being an important part of our community.

Friendly Reminder

Make sure that you are emailing heather@splashcares.ca - Preschool Team Lead or giving the centre a call 204-560-5601 if your child is going to be away or late from their environments.

Please ensure all of your child’s items, including:

clothing, bottles, and personal belongings, are clearly labeled all your children's belongings

We do have a all year around fundraiser called “Mabels Labels” view on our fundraisers section.

June Celebrations & Special Days

World Environment Day — June 5
Father’s Day — June 21
National Indigenous Peoples Day — June 21
Summer Solstice — June 21
Juneteenth — June 19
Canadian Multiculturalism Day — June 27

Welcome June! May, you were kind — now it’s time to welcome new beginnings. June is here, bringing brighter days ahead, time to bloom, shine, and thrive. May was a busy and exciting month for our Beavers group!

We are excited to introduce Pardeep to the Beaver Dam!

Mother’s Day Celebrations: We celebrated Mother’s Day by participating in gentle, hands-on activities. The children explored paint and created special gifts for their moms with lots of love and creativity.

June Learning & Exploration: This month, the children will be focusing on improving motor skills through natural resources and imaginative play. We will be engaging in many nature-based activities such as:

These experiences help build imagination, creativity, communication skills, and motor development. We will also be enjoying interactive outdoor story times. Reading books supports letter, shape, and colour recognition, while acting out stories encourages imaginative thinking and creativity.

Beavers will also be participating in many exciting art projects and celebrations throughout the month of June!

June Celebrations & Special Days

Pardeep

Marta

Ellie/Elliot

Anna