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Let's Play Outside
Let's Play Outside

The weather is turning cooler and drawing us indoors, but now more than ever, we need to entice our children outdoors.

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ChildreachOctober 5, 2020
WILD CHILD: Nature Documentation
WILD CHILD: Nature Documentation

Are you looking for ways to be more deliberate in your time outside? Tandy shares about using a nature journal to slow down and enjoy nature with her children.

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Blog, Wild Child, spring, summer, winterChildreachOctober 3, 2020Blog, wild child, Documentation, Journaling
Creative Movement at Home: Bean Bag Balancing
Creative Movement at Home: Bean Bag Balancing

Bean bag games give children opportunities to develop their gross motor skills, increase balance, and enhance directionality which is important for reading skills.

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ChildreachOctober 1, 2020
What to Wear for Cold Outdoor Play
What to Wear for Cold Outdoor Play

What do you wear to stay warm in cold weather? It’s easier than you think!

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Blog, family, home child care, ParentConnect, parenting, play, Wild Child, winterChildreachOctober 1, 2020clothing, cold, gear, get outside, outdoor play, tips, wild child, winter
A Trip to the Orchard
A Trip to the Orchard

Lorena and Brooke went to Apple Land Station to pick apples! Learn how they extended the learning through books, art and cooking!

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ChildreachSeptember 30, 2020
Setting an Intention to Engage
Setting an Intention to Engage

We have a sign in our playgroups to gently remind adults that there is so much good from engaging with our little ones.

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ChildreachSeptember 23, 2020
WILD CHILD: The Stick
WILD CHILD: The Stick

Did you know that a stick was inducted into the Toy Hall of Fame in 2008?! Whether it’s part of an imaginative game, building materials for a fort, or simply tossed into a creek, sticks provide unlimited opportunities for play.

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Blog, Wild ChildChildreachSeptember 18, 2020creativity, curiosity, development, forest, imagination, play, stick, tree, wild child
Wild Child Lesson: Be Curious
Wild Child Lesson: Be Curious

Curiosity inspires learning, creativity, and new adventures. Read about how Wild Child campers harness their curiosity and learn to trust themselves.

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Blog, Wild ChildChildreachSeptember 17, 2020adventures, answers, camp, curiousity, frogs, fun, learning, problem solving, questions, wild child
Creative Movement at Home: Scarf & Ribbon Dancing
Creative Movement at Home: Scarf & Ribbon Dancing

Exploring movement using music encourages the development of physical skills and channeling energy in a healthy way while nurturing your child’s creativity.

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ChildreachSeptember 17, 2020
WILD CHILD: The Power of Storytelling
WILD CHILD: The Power of Storytelling

Children love to tell us their stories, here are some ideas to help children share their outdoor stories without picking the flower or catching a frog to bring home.

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Blog, Wild ChildChildreachSeptember 16, 2020connections, documentation, ecosystems, environmental stewardship, experiences, fauna, flora, how learning happens, identification, nature, relationships, respect, senses, Wild Child I Spy, wildlife
WILD CHILD: Safety Game
WILD CHILD: Safety Game

Risky play and outdoor adventures can be nerve wracking as the parent. Tandy shares how a game has allowed her to manage the risk.

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Blog, ParentConnect, parenting, play, Wild ChildChildreachSeptember 15, 2020independence, instructions, responsibility, risky play
Dramatic Play at Home - Indoor Camping
Dramatic Play at Home - Indoor Camping

Summer doesn’t have to end if you use your imagination - build a campsite inside!

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ChildreachSeptember 4, 2020
Dramatic Play at Home - Bakery Shop
Dramatic Play at Home - Bakery Shop

Stir up a good time by creating a pretend bakery shop at home!

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ChildreachAugust 27, 2020
September Program Update
September Program Update

We’ve missed you! Childreach hasn’t been the same without families playing in it.

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ChildreachAugust 24, 2020
Dramatic Play at Home - Veterinarian Clinic
Dramatic Play at Home - Veterinarian Clinic

Gather up your stuffed animals because the doctor is in!

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ChildreachAugust 21, 2020
August Program Update
August Program Update

As we slowly restore our parent-child activities outdoors, here is what you need to know.

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ChildreachAugust 11, 2020
Dramatic Play at Home - Laundry Time
Dramatic Play at Home - Laundry Time

Make laundry a fun pretend activity - sort, hang, and fold piles of imaginary laundry after building appliances from cardboard boxes.

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ChildreachAugust 10, 2020
A Message from our Seasonal Flavours Sponsor: Ford Keast
A Message from our Seasonal Flavours Sponsor: Ford Keast

We can always count on Ian and his colleagues at Ford Keast to support our fundraising efforts by showing up and sponsoring our annual fundraiser - Seasonal Flavours!

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ChildreachJuly 28, 2020
Dramatic Play at Home - Ice Cream Parlour
Dramatic Play at Home - Ice Cream Parlour

It’s hot outside, but you can stay cool by playing “Ice Cream Parlour”! Here’s what you need.

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ChildreachJuly 27, 2020
Wild Child: Week 2 – A Lesson in Collective Impact
Wild Child: Week 2 – A Lesson in Collective Impact

The forest provides excellent opportunities for campers to naturally build their leadership and teamwork abilities. These campers set a goal and worked together to achieve it.

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Blog, Camp, Wild ChildChildreachJuly 15, 2020brainstorming, camp, caring, collaboration, forest, friendships, helping, leadership, nature, partnerships, ponds, problem solving, sharing, social skills, solutions, teamwork, together, wild child
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