Tuesday Outing: Lloyd's Roller Rink

This afternoon we went to Lloyd's to try out roller skating and roller blading! Like everyone who has every tried roller skating, it is a very different sensation. Some of the kids really enjoy putting on the skates and moving around the rink. However, some found it quite difficult and didn't really enjoy it.  All the kids had an opportunity to try out skating and then they are able to remove their skates and run around or dance to the music. Some preferred to play with the activities(i.e. colouring, playdough, puzzles, etc.) we brought along after they have tried roller skating. Overall it was a fun afternoon :)

 

 

Sikome Lake

Happy Friday!

Today we went to Sikome Lake. We lucked out and had a sunny day! Finally all the rain has stopped. The water was a little cold but that didn't stop the kids from splashing around.

We had a great day filled with making sandcastles, swimming in the water, playing on the park, having lunch and eating popsicles :)

 

 

 

 

Bugs, Bugs and more Bugs

Bugs was the topic of learning group this week!

One of the songs we sang this week was Bee Hive:

Here is the beehive (make fist)
Where are all the bees?
Hidden away where nobody can see
Watch as the come out of their
hive -
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (show fingers)
They're alive!
BZZZZZZ (Wiggle fingers)

As a fun circle time activity we made bugs out of playdough. Some groups made them together, taking turns adding legs and eyes. While other groups made them individually.

       



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For craft we made bumblebees:



 

Last Week's Adventures: Camping and Calaway Park

Can you believe July is over?! I feel like I am always saying this but honestly the summer is flying by. Last week our theme for learning groups was camping! Check out some of the fun things we did:

Storytime books included either Fred and Ted Go Camping by: Peter Eastman OR

Maisy Goes Camping by: Lucy Cousins

 

Craft: We made camp fires with real sticks that we found outside and red and yellow tissue paper

 

Gym: Played a classic camping game of ring toss as well we tried some camping inspired yoga poses

 

Our big outing last week was to Calaway Park on Friday! It was a fantastic day - the weather cooperated with us and the kids seemed to enjoy themselves. Some of the groups even made it on the log ride! Thanks to all that came out and helped make it a successful day :)



Beach Day!

Sorry for the delay...Friday was a huge success! The backyard was set up with lots of fun water activities: a kid size pool, sprinkler, slip n' slide. There was also a little tent set up for kids to take a break from the water and read a book. For a special treat we had popsicles. It was set up like a little ice-cream stand, where the kids took turns waiting in line and ordering a popsicle. It was a very motivating way to work on requesting. The kids has a great time playing in the water!

 

 

Ocean Week

This week we have been doing all things beachy in preparation for Beach Day today! In learning group, we have been reading and singing about things that live in the ocean. Our craft this week was paper bag jelly fish. The kids had an opportunity to cut, paint and glue. During our gym portion of learning group, we played fun games like "What time is it Mr. Shark?" and Feed the Shark (throwing bean bags into the sharks mouth)!

 

Check back Monday to see all the fun that we had at our beach party in the backyard! I'm sure we will be getting wet. 

Friday Funday!

Sadly the weather did not corporate with us on Friday and we had to cancel our Zoo outing. We tried to make the day extra fun. We set up the bouncy castle, watched a movie in the afternoon and ate popcorn. We also made s'mores in the microwave which was a lot of fun both staff and kids :)

 

 

 

Staff also put together a super fun painting activity in the Rainbow room!