Tag Archives: Active Play

Much to Do

Posted on August 27, 2012 by

Only one more week left before school begins again.  Where did the time go? I spent my weekend working on ‘phase one’ of the playroom remodel but you’ll have to wait until after ‘phase two’ is complete before I show … Continue reading →

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Reno Boxes

Posted on July 18, 2012 by

Another exciting thing about renovating is that you get some really cool boxes like these; There are eight children in the above photo – all inside the boxes We decorated the boxes too; My current group of children is evenly … Continue reading →

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Adapting

Posted on September 17, 2011 by

The first week back to school has come to an end. We’ve had many new experiences. The first day back to school/daycare after a summer long absence. Beginning school or daycare for the first time ever. Making new friends. Getting … Continue reading →

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The History of Our Yard

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

Fourteen years ago when I first opened my childcare home this was what the backyard play area looked like; There was also a ‘deck’ area – old pallets covered in plywood – that is not visible in the above photo.  … Continue reading →

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Just the Highlights

Posted on June 12, 2011 by

This weekend I planned to write a post about our recent gardening adventures but since I was enlisted to help with sheeting and shingling the porch roof I didn’t have enough time left to write.  Suffice it to say I … Continue reading →

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A Taste of Summer

Posted on April 30, 2011 by

Yesterday none of the school age children had classes so everyone was here for the full day and the weather was amazing.  The weather channel reported a high of 17° C but with the sunshine the thermometer in my back … Continue reading →

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Active Play

Posted on March 26, 2011 by

I consider most of the children in my current group to be ‘active’. Now you’d think that, with so many news reports about childhood obesity and sedentary lifestyles, I would consider it good that these children are so active.  In … Continue reading →

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More Snow

Posted on January 29, 2011 by

Snow in winter is the norm here.  Some years we get more than others but there is always an abundance of the white stuff to play with. I like winter. I love snow. However, this year snowfall amounts are becoming … Continue reading →

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Snow Play

Posted on December 5, 2010 by

We have a lot of snow.  It is still early in the winter but we had such a warm fall followed by several heavy snowfalls so the snow built up quite quickly.  It has been a big adjustment for some … Continue reading →

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Parkour

Posted on August 19, 2010 by

Most people seemed surprised when I mention Parkour and childcare together.  I’m sure that they imagine dangerous stunts and reckless behaviour that is completely inappropriate for a childcare environment. To be honest, that was my reaction too when my teenage … Continue reading →

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