May is Child Care Appreciation Month!

Being in the Early Childhood Education field is an unique experience. An experience that is challenging to describe just in words. But the Early Childhood Education field is changing, slowly….

Paint Mixing Play

Toddlers love exploring sensory play. They squish the two colors in the bag to make a new colour. Visual and touch sensory skills are enhanced through this play. The children use…

Is Emergent Learning Beneficial?

There are many learning philosophies out there today. All you have to do is google search ‘daycares’ and your search will bring up a variety of daycares. But which one is…

Are Hugs Worth It?

As parents, hugs are non-negotiable. Hugs can stop tears, end a crying spell and repair arguments. Things like hugs and verbal reassurances do more than curb hard emotions, they provide pathways…

Brain State

Children can seem joyfully simple when they are laughing and giggling. But when frustration hits, it can sometimes be difficult to pinpoint what the actual need is. This can lead to…

Learning all about self-awareness and self care at Kanata North!

Our educators love to teach our littles skills for learning confidence. Confidence provides a great sense of self-awareness and self-understanding. This is a critical learning moment in a young…