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The First Day of Spring
The First Day of Spring
March 20, 2026
The first day of spring welcomed us with warm sunshine, melting streams, and plenty of smiles—setting the stage for a truly wonderful day of adventure!
Our journey began, as always, with an exciting bus ride to Assiniboine Park. Riding public transit together continues to be a highlight for many children. Along the way, they eagerly pointed out familiar landmarks, practiced reading upcoming stops, and worked together to recognize when we had reached our destination—building both confidence and early literacy skills in a meaningful, real-world context.
Once at the park, the day was filled with rich, hands-on learning experiences:
Children explored tool use by drilling holes, fastening screws, and creating imaginative projects such as walkie-talkies, rafts, fishing tools, and decorative pieces.
Collaborative thinking was on full display as groups worked together to design and build fishing systems to collect items from the pond.
Raft-building brought scientific inquiry to life, as children tested buoyancy, selected launch points, and refined their designs through observation and experimentation.
At the streams, budding “plumbers” investigated water flow—clearing blockages, redirecting currents, and discovering how water moves and responds to the environment.
Creative play flourished through potion-making, with children mixing natural ingredients and imagining magical effects and stories.
To top off an already memorable day, we followed a “hot tip” from another childcare group and made a surprise visit to Sargent Sundae, where everyone enjoyed a free ice cream or dairy-free treat—the perfect way to celebrate the arrival of spring!
It was a day full of curiosity, collaboration, and joy in the outdoors.
Our After School Routine
Our After School Routine
February 28, 2026
At Wolseley Wild Play, our afternoons unfold with rhythm, routine, and just enough adventure to keep things wonderfully unpredictable.
After school, we gather our group and head to our cozy little grove of trees. This small pocket of forest becomes our first meeting place — a calm landing after the school day. Together, we share a snack, connect with one another, and enjoy a read-aloud story. It’s a gentle transition that helps everyone settle in and arrive fully to our time outdoors.
Some days, once snack is finished, we hold a short circle check-in. If there’s a particular skill we’re building — perhaps safe tool use, teamwork, or problem solving — or a question that’s been bubbling up in the group, we take time to talk it through. These conversations help shape our play and strengthen our community.
From there, our path depends on the day’s plan. If we’re staying in the schoolyard, we bring out the supplies and the children eagerly begin their explorations. If we’re heading out on an adventure — perhaps to the space behind RA Steen — we gather our gear and set off together, noticing the changes in the season as we go. Even the journey becomes part of the play.
Once we arrive and settle into our space, play unfolds in its own time. Some children know exactly what they’d like to do, diving straight into their plans. Others wander and observe — noticing what has stayed the same, what has shifted since the last session, and connecting with friends to form a shared idea. There is no rush; exploration is part of the process.
Our activities are as imaginative as they are hands-on. You might find children:
Mixing colorful “potions” with chalk and snow
Sledding down snowy slopes
Using snow saws and other tools to build, reinforce, and improve their forts
Digging, constructing, and exploring the natural landscape
Through it all, children are building confidence, resilience, creativity, and connection — to each other and to the land.
Every afternoon at Wolseley Wild Play is a chance to explore, imagine, collaborate, and grow wild in the very best way
A Day of Walking & Exploring
A Day of Walking & Exploring
February 2, 2026
Our last in-service day had us walking a lot! We were so impressed by the strength, stamina and power of this group as Kaleigh, Madeline and the children took the bus to Assiniboine park. We had lots of fun trekking up and down the hill, pulling sleds (and sometimes each other!)
We found cozy moments to warm up in the warming hut before heading back to the snow. The children's creativity was everywhere. Potions made from shaved chalk, trays of water being carried outside to see how quickly they would freeze and imaginative ice fishing rods made by finding sticks and tying yarn that Kaleigh brought that were carried down to the duck pond.
Snow saws were put to vigorous use. As always, what stays with us most is the spirit of the group, their collaboration and resilience as we spend the day being outside together.
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