Author: KIDS Inc. (Karen Ohlson)

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Check out The Children and Nature Network website which offers “Gift Ideas to Get Kids Outdoors” www.childrenandnature.org This site also gives up to date research and information on reconnecting children to nature! You can sign up to get their newsletters emailed directly to you.

K.I.D.S. Inc. hours of operation during the winter break: Monday. December 22nd 7:00am-6:00pm Tuesday. December 23rd 7:00am-6:00pm Wednesday. December 24th 7:00am-12:30pm Thursday. December 25th Closed Friday. December 26th Closed Monday. December 29th 7:00am-6:00pm Tuesday. December 30th 7:00am-6:00pm Wednesday. December 31st 7:00am-12:30pm Thursday. January 1st Closed Friday. January 2nd 7:00am-6:00pm

The manner in which a learning environment is set up, plays a very important role in ensuring the optimal development of each child. At K.I.D.S. Inc. we utilize the play zone model of room design. The play zone model has proved to be very effective in an emergent curriculum environment. The various play zones are...

Hello-I bet you’ve been waiting to hear all about my latest adventures but I was a bit too busy to get to the computer! My fifth weekend of visiting I got to try shopping and lattes-mmmmm Tim Horton’s home is very busy for breakfast- it seems lots of humans visit him! Can you believe that...

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Our philosophy states that we believe that children learn best through their natural curiosity: We know that children are active, physical learners and require the opportunity to fully explore their environment indoors and out. In other words, it’s natural and even necessary to get messy. In his book; Natural Playscapes: Creating Outdoor Play Environments for...

Moment poem by Anya Moment The moment you awake You feel a joy in the day You can sing, You can laugh, You can play all day. Writer’s Block Poem by Jane Writer’s Block Ugly, ugly, ugly, ugly, UGLY! Like a burnt out light bulb, Like an empty universe. Waiting,waiting, Waiting to be discovered. Your...

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Wow! What an awesome day we had! The weather was chilly but hiking along the riverbank trails and the bonfire sure helped to keep us warm! We had the perfect day to crack the thin layer of ice on top of the pond in the English Gardens, or on puddles along the way; to kick...

Tuesday, October 28, 2008 We have a change of plans at K.I.D.S. Inc. to celebrate Halloween in conjunction with Montrose school. On Thursday, October 30, the children are invited to wear ORANGE and BLACK. On Friday, October 31, the children are invited to wear their Halloween costumes to K.I.D.S. Inc. Remember, please NO WEAPONS with...

The air was crisp and clear; the heat of the sun warming up cheeks, coloured pink with excitement. Our first fall field trip was to St. Vital Park, a place that celebrates all the changes of the season. Our field trip began with the much anticipated ride on the bus, fondly called the “Bruce Bus”...

Seasonal clothing changes means that children (and staff) need to learn who actually owns which mitten, boot, ski pants, scarf….. It is true that children often “claim” items that look like they want it to be theirs! It is extremely helpful to have clothing labelled clearly with children’s names. A simple way to do this...

Here is a link to a very informative website that has games, information and videos related to nutrition-even lunchbox ideas! Check out the bulletin board in the preschool vestibule for more great nutrition information!!

The staff of K.I.D.S. Inc. work diligently to ensure all children’s needs are met. Our safe and stimulating environment is a big part of fostering all developmental areas. There are many strategies and experiences that happen within the environment. The “stimulating” environment consists of a comfortable environment full of opportunities for children to explore and...

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