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Manipulatives are designed to build strength in infants and toddlers, whether that be hand eye coordination, memory, leg or core strength. Here are our 5 most popular manipulatives for infants and toddlers: Oballs The fun and flexible Oball is incredibly easy to grasp and safe to throw. The bright colours and smooth feel are... Continue Reading →
The debate over whether students should be crafting or making art has been taking place for years but has recently resurged due to adult crafters and artists having similar discussions. In the early years classrooms both are important and have a place. Often they overlap, as our students create and craft together. The importance of... Continue Reading →
Christmas concert season is here and gone! Ours just finished, and I have to say that I am incredibly proud of all my students. Christmas concert planning and preparation is such a whirlwind month! We are a small school, about 115 students from Kindergarten to grade 8, and every student performed on stage. Many sang,... Continue Reading →
The Gel Plate is new printing plate with a super sensitive surface to capture fine textures in paint or ink. Here are some printing tips (as per the instructions): This Gel Plate is 15 cm x 15 cm and although acrylic paint is recommended, oil paint or fabric paint and some water soluble inks can be... Continue Reading →
With the New Year fast approaching our focus tends to shift from the indulgent to discipline. It seems hard to imagine right now as baking and feasting is in full effect in the holiday season. The new year, resolutions and a promise to eat and exercise better hits many of us. Our emotional wellness can... Continue Reading →
Dramatic play is an important part of learning to empathize. As a child steps into another person's shoes they are fitting into a different role. As we all know, how they take on that role can be very entertaining. Acting as a parent, they can scold their children, organize chores and cook energetically. In doing... Continue Reading →
