Splash Early Learning Centre November 2025 Newsletter

Over the past month we have had many celebrations, greetings, and farewells. We’ve welcomed new families to the Sabe Forest, delighted in birthday’s of peers, and navigated the changing dynamic as we said goodbye to long time friends. We observed Armistice Day by viewing a short clip on the significance of the day, and having a reflective discussion. Acknowledgements of gratitude from the children sounded like: “The flowers are so pretty… the people who were in the war deserve allllll the pretty flowers!” And, “They are all so brave - like firefighters. I want to be brave like them!”

National Child’s Day was a highlight as well. Children had access to technology to be able to photograph throughout the day as they pleased! We celebrated their perspectives and amplified their voices. Later, we watched a clip to help the Sabe’s begin to understand what their rights are.

During the past month, the curriculum has evolved in the direction of lessons of hibernation. Children expressed many queries about behaviours of the animals as we explored around our community. “The Squirrel’s going into the treehole!”, “How can it be?! No it’s not! Why?!”. Holes in the ground at McFadyen Park peeked the children’s curiosity as well. “Why is there a hole there?”, “Somebody lives in there?”. “Helloooo, anybody home?!”, “Don’t put that stick in there! You gonna poke somebodies eye out!”

In the coming month we’ll explore the answers to these wonders! Children also took notice of the birds shape and busyness around some berry bushes on our walks. The Sparrow’s looks (now more round and fluffy), and behaviour prompted discussion on how animals need to eat more food before the colder months come, in order to gain weight for insulation and energy purposes. Children made sure the birds would get enough fat and nutrients through the creation of pinecone style bird feeders.

Children are at a critical point in their development between 0-7 years old. The focus remains on the development of the physical body - not only in terms of capabilities (ie, running, jumping), but also in the sense of sustaining a consistent state of security through the inner workings of the physical body - this occurs through the daily rhythms and repetitions. In support of this, educators have adjusted the balance/sharing of power between ourselves and the children; creating more space for children’s say, and providing more opportunities for responsibility. This has looked like more routine moments for domestic activities such as cooking/baking, washing dishes, and folding/sorting laundry. These times stimulate play and allow Sabe children to imitate and practice skills they see in their daily lives.

In terms of physical development, children have been initiating a lot of risky/rough and tumble play. Educators have been making space for this to facilitate development of critical thinking skills (assessing risk), and lessons of consent.

Empty green spaces with large hills have been a lovely environment to hold the children while they explore this.

In the upcoming weeks we’ll be busying ourselves creating seasonal decorations and gifts. We look forward to celebrating Ari’s Birthday, Human Rights Day, a Solstice/Holiday Luncheon, Anti-Bullying Day, and exploring how Maple Syrup is made in honor of National Maple Syrup Day coming up!

Sabe News

*If you have yet to update your child’s wardrobe for the weather, please do so! Further resources on tips for dressing in varying degrees of weather are to come!*

-Sabe Educators

If your child is going to be away, late, etc. please call 204-560-5601 the centre or email to splash@splashcares.ca or jasmin@splashcares.ca

Michelle

Ari

Mary Ann