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In addition to working with young children, I also do arts and crafts with the After School Program (ages 5-12) at Earl Grey Community Centre in Winnipeg. Sometimes that extends into other activities like tinker trays, and recently it extended into the toy world with the Gears Gears Gears Super Set. I divided the bucket... Continue Reading →
As we look forward to summer months in the sand box and paddling pool, we can choose to bring a little bit of summer into the classroom, now. Whether it is a large sensory table such as this Large Deluxe Wooden Sand & Water Centre or a smaller Activity Tub, sand and water can be incorporated... Continue Reading →
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 →
