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For us in the Pacific Northwest, fall means apple harvest time! At our preschool and daycare centres in Metro Vancouver, B.C., we love using apples to teach our early learners a variety of topics. They make excellent props for stories, tools for games, ingredients for experiments and of course, inspiration for art! In this article, we’ll cover our favourite preschool interdisciplinary apple … [Read more...] about 17 Preschool interdisciplinary apple lessons and activities

As we’ve all seen, talking about race bias is becoming a big topic in the media. Canada is not immune. People are realizing that this issue is ‘systemic,’ meaning, it’s ingrained in our society - we don’t even realize it’s there unless we’re on the receiving side of it. But wouldn’t it be wonderful if we lived in a society that treated everyone equally, based on merit, and not based on skin … [Read more...] about An approach for teaching preschoolers about race and diversity in Canada

When children are toddlers, their ‘worlds’ are very small. They know about their house and their toys, and may understand the concept of ‘going’ somewhere nearby. For example, the park, or to grandma and grandpa’s house. They may understand that they have a nuclear family, and there are people they see sometimes, but who are not as close to them as caregivers and siblings. As they reach preschool … [Read more...] about 5 Tips on how to teach preschoolers about geography at daycare

Being a physically healthy toddler or preschooler is not just about eating good food and getting exercise. It involves several factors, including bodily hygiene and dental hygiene. It may surprise some new parents to know that dental health begins as a baby. Babies get their first bottom teeth around 6 months of age. By 36 months (3 years old), they have about 20 teeth. It is very important to … [Read more...] about Dental hygiene tips for toddlers and preschoolers

Children in early childhood are learning how to develop relationships. They have passed the stage of ‘parallel play’, and are on their way to ‘associative play.’ They may even be entering ‘cooperative play’ stages. While some may argue otherwise, this age may be a great time to host a sleepover with preschoolers. Yes, it can be hectic for parents. But the children might have a blast. And … [Read more...] about 3 Essential tips to host a sleepover with preschoolers

There are several childcare options out there. From asking a family member to take on this responsibility, to hiring a nanny or seeking a licensed daycare, it will be up to you to decide what’s best for your children. One of these options is hiring an au pair. There can be a lot of buzz about programs that offer international young adults (usually females) for childcare. In this article, we’ll … [Read more...] about Should you hire an au pair? Here are the pros and cons