September Newsletter LC - Buffalo Plain

August brought lots of opportunities for our Buffalos to explore, play, and experience new things together! Our outdoor adventures took us all around the neighbourhood this month! We visited Fort Rouge, Mayfair, Gladstone, and McFadyen Park, giving the children a chance to experience something different at each location. At the parks, we encouraged the Buffalos to enjoy play and follow their own interests. These moments gave us plenty of opportunities to support independence, cooperation, physical development, and confidence through play.

We were also excited to take part in Folklorama this month and represent Thailand! It was a wonderful experience for the children to be part of a cultural celebration and learn through music, food, colours, traditions, and community. We loved sharing this experience with the children and seeing their excitement as they participated. It was a special way for our Buffalos to experience and celebrate the cultures that make our community so diverse.

Another exciting part of our month was having friends from ULC join us. Having new friends in our space created opportunities for the children to connect with others, practice sharing and taking turns, and experience playing with a larger group. We enjoyed seeing friendships develop and watching the children welcome others into their play.

We are also very excited to welcome Angela, our new ECE, to the Buffalos team! We are looking forward to getting to know her and having her bring her own ideas, experiences, and energy into our environment. We know the children will enjoy getting to know Angela and building a new relationship with her as she becomes part of our Buffalo community. Please join us in giving her a warm welcome!

As we head into September, we are excited to continue building on what we started this month. We will keep offering a variety of activities throughout the day while making room for the children's own ideas and interests. We are looking forward to continuing our outdoor adventures, exploring new materials, and creating an environment where the Buffalos can feel confident, curious, and excited to learn.

Cool Treats at Villa Cabrini!

We are very proud of the Buffalos and all the ways they have grown throughout the summer. August gave us so many chances to explore our community, meet new friends, experience different cultures, and discover new ways to play.

Thank you for being part of our Buffalo community. We can't wait to see what adventures September brings!

Love,
The Buffalo Educators

Buffalo News

Friendly Reminders:

Please send your child with a water bottle and hat each day for outdoor play.
Please keep a change of clothes in your child's cubby, as outdoor play and water activities can get messy!
Please label all clothing, shoes, water bottles, and personal belongings.
As we move toward cooler weather, please begin checking that your child's outdoor clothing is appropriate for changing temperatures.
Keep an eye out for upcoming announcements and information about our September activities and outings.

Angela

Francesca