Alligator Baby and zoo play

The preschoolers currently love the Alligator baby book so the educators decided to incorporate it into zoo animal play! We have many families with little babies or babies on the way so…

The Power of Connection: Relationship Building and Cooperative Play in Early Childhood

In a childcare setting, learning goes far beyond letters and numbers—it begins with relationships. For young children, strong, positive connections with educators and peers create the foundation…

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Anticipating the arrival of our caterpillars—which we intend to raise into butterflies—preschool educators have incorporated activities into their curriculum to enhance the children’s…

April at Tiny Hoppers Newmarket South: Growing, Exploring & Celebrating Spring

? April at Tiny Hoppers Newmarket South: Growing, Exploring & Celebrating Spring As the snow melts away and the days grow longer, April brings a refreshing sense of renewal to our…

Making the Most of April: Practical Tips for the Spring Transition

Making the Most of April: Practical Tips for the Spring Transition April in Barrie has a rhythm all its own. The snow retreats, the mud arrives, and the snow arrives again….

Exploring Seeds

The Preschoolers utilized their fine motor skills by sorting different sizes, types, and shapes of seeds. For sensory play, a pretend play vegetable garden was visited. Then children counted how many…