Free play
All centers are open: play kitchen, train table, cars, dolls, puzzles, ride on toys, paint, books, games, building blocks, music instrument box, colouring, preschool activities, play dough, etc.
Music time
An instructor from the Victoria Conservatory of Music comes to my daycare once per month for a music class.
Also, we listen to French and English music each day throughout the day along with singing of course!
Craft time
This is a directed activity where we get mucky. Children will explore different art techniques and materials. I value art very much and encourage them to be creative; there are no rules in art. Art is a fantastic way to practice fine motor skills. I believe it is not the product that is important but the process. Get ready to get some funky looking crafts!
Circle time
This is a caregiver directed learning time when we sing, read stories, play group games, do some preschool activities, group puzzles, etc. This is a time when we share ideas and talk about important issues such as fire & earth quake drills.
Backyard time
Our backyard is equipped with many toys including a slide, a play house, a Dora ship, giant sand box, cars and trucks, a workshop, balls, a basketball hoop, push toys, ride on toys, rocks area, etc. In the summer month, children will be able to play in sprinklers and use our toddler temporary pool along with tons of summer water toys. Our yard is fenced and safe.
Outside time
Whether or not we go in the backyard to play, there is outside time every day. We often go for a neighbourhood walk, stroll on the Galloping Goose Trail, or go to a playground. Rain or sunshine!
Park time
This is a fun time when the children are free to explore their own physical abilities and limitations. I allow the children to play on the equipment that they are capable of handling on their own. I refrain from helping the children to climb, because I believe that they are safer when their little bodies are ready to tackle a specific obstacle on their own. They are taught that I always come help them down if they have attempted an obstacle that was too difficult for them. I monitor the children at all times, safety comes first, but I don’t intervene unnecessarily.
To keep the children interested and to expose the children to new equipment, challenges and fun, I regularly go in search of new playgrounds throughout Victoria.
Nap time
It is mandatory that all children have a rest period. Young children, who require a nap, rest in a quiet room. I will provide a playpen for those that need it. All bedding will be kept for only that child to use and will be washed frequently.
Children (usually 4 and up) who do not nap will be resting on their mat to relax their bodies during nap time in consideration to the children napping. They can bring a book, a small quiet toy, a quiet activity, a stuffy from home, etc.
Preschool time
I do not force the children to do a sit-down learning session. I believe in learning throughout the day within the activities that we do; Learning Through Play. For example, if we are at the beach and we gather a bunch of rocks for fun, we will sort them by size and count them. They are learning and don’t even realize it. I offer many preschool-type games, high quality toys, and activities for all age groups.
All centers are open: play kitchen, train table, cars, dolls, puzzles, ride on toys, paint, books, games, building blocks, music instrument box, colouring, preschool activities, play dough, etc.
Music time
An instructor from the Victoria Conservatory of Music comes to my daycare once per month for a music class.
Also, we listen to French and English music each day throughout the day along with singing of course!
Craft time
This is a directed activity where we get mucky. Children will explore different art techniques and materials. I value art very much and encourage them to be creative; there are no rules in art. Art is a fantastic way to practice fine motor skills. I believe it is not the product that is important but the process. Get ready to get some funky looking crafts!
Circle time
This is a caregiver directed learning time when we sing, read stories, play group games, do some preschool activities, group puzzles, etc. This is a time when we share ideas and talk about important issues such as fire & earth quake drills.
Backyard time
Our backyard is equipped with many toys including a slide, a play house, a Dora ship, giant sand box, cars and trucks, a workshop, balls, a basketball hoop, push toys, ride on toys, rocks area, etc. In the summer month, children will be able to play in sprinklers and use our toddler temporary pool along with tons of summer water toys. Our yard is fenced and safe.
Outside time
Whether or not we go in the backyard to play, there is outside time every day. We often go for a neighbourhood walk, stroll on the Galloping Goose Trail, or go to a playground. Rain or sunshine!
Park time
This is a fun time when the children are free to explore their own physical abilities and limitations. I allow the children to play on the equipment that they are capable of handling on their own. I refrain from helping the children to climb, because I believe that they are safer when their little bodies are ready to tackle a specific obstacle on their own. They are taught that I always come help them down if they have attempted an obstacle that was too difficult for them. I monitor the children at all times, safety comes first, but I don’t intervene unnecessarily.
To keep the children interested and to expose the children to new equipment, challenges and fun, I regularly go in search of new playgrounds throughout Victoria.
Nap time
It is mandatory that all children have a rest period. Young children, who require a nap, rest in a quiet room. I will provide a playpen for those that need it. All bedding will be kept for only that child to use and will be washed frequently.
Children (usually 4 and up) who do not nap will be resting on their mat to relax their bodies during nap time in consideration to the children napping. They can bring a book, a small quiet toy, a quiet activity, a stuffy from home, etc.
Preschool time
I do not force the children to do a sit-down learning session. I believe in learning throughout the day within the activities that we do; Learning Through Play. For example, if we are at the beach and we gather a bunch of rocks for fun, we will sort them by size and count them. They are learning and don’t even realize it. I offer many preschool-type games, high quality toys, and activities for all age groups.