Monthly Archives: August 2011

Making an Exception

Posted on August 31, 2011 by

In my last post I wrote about some of the reasons why I dislike play structures and therefore do not take my group to play on them.  However, there are times when I may make an exception. There are play … Continue reading →

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My Problem With Play Structures

Posted on August 29, 2011 by

If you ask them, the children may tell you that I don’t like play structures. They would be correct because I do think there is little value in taking a group of children to ‘play’ on a play structure. We … Continue reading →

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Laying a Foundation

Posted on August 25, 2011 by

There has been some amazing development around here.  The children have been busy building more than just towers. The addition of the wood scraps and other loose parts have enabled the children to create some really impressive structures. They’ve been … Continue reading →

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What We Saw, What We Think

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

I’ve heard so much about the new Nature Playground at Assiniboine Park which opened this Spring.  Since they first announced the plans to build it I knew I would have to check it out.  Any place that combines children and … Continue reading →

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From Chocolate to Worms

Posted on August 21, 2011 by

The children need little from me when we are outdoors.  Indoors they sometimes need redirection or assistance choosing an appropriate activity but not outdoors.  Outside they are never bored.  They enjoy a wide variety of activities — sometimes active, often … Continue reading →

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More Parts for Play

Posted on August 19, 2011 by

My husband has been organizing his shed and getting rid of things he doesn’t need.  He asked if I wanted to go through the pile of miscellaneous wood pieces to see if I wanted any of it for the loose … Continue reading →

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To Water or Not

Posted on August 17, 2011 by

I have two water barrels that collect rainwater to use for our garden and planters.  Filling watering cans to water the plants is one of the children’s favourite outdoor activities; The rain barrel that is located in the gravel area … Continue reading →

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Shiny & New

Posted on August 16, 2011 by

While cleaning out a cabinet last week I came across a container full of shiny, star shaped decorations left over from a past project.  Then, of course, I put them in the loose parts area outside. Being ‘new’ and shiny … Continue reading →

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Painting the Day Away

Posted on August 14, 2011 by

It was back in 2005, when I began working on my CBA portfolio, that I first saw a painting activity that used clear acrylic panels for children to paint on.  I thought this was such a fabulous idea that I … Continue reading →

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Our Garden Grows

Posted on August 11, 2011 by

The past two summers were very wet.  Plenty of rain meant we never needed to water our garden.  This year has been hot and sunny and the children are thrilled that we have had to water the garden every day. … Continue reading →

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