ECHO Early Learning Center
535 molnar B1x7p4 Kelowna, BC, Canada

Spring is here, and we have lots of new life around the Center this week! Our bean stalked are all the way to the Giants castle, and our chicks have hatched. Flipper, Pho, Patches, and Jake Sully.

This week we decorated Christmas bags for treats to add to Christmas hampers for Families in need!

Ending our 5 senses theme with a popcorn party!!

Happy Halloween!! !!!

Our annual fall walk

Another Year passes, and we send another group of amazing young children off to Kindergarten. We are so lucky to be included in the early years of these kiddos lives, and and we are so grateful!! Year after year, its doesnt get any easier to say goodbye Goodluck to our little Echo grads of 2018

Morning Swim time!

Our ducklings first trip outside! They were Just 2 days old!!

Our Ducklings are right in schedule!!

Its finally gardening day! time to time to get muddy!

Waking up some lady bugs to help us with our gardening

Getting to know Kevin! chick #3

4 more this morning

Landmark, you have your first baby chick, Mini!

Winston is the quietest chick. He needs to be close to anything that moves. I think hes lonely. We thought maybe he could convince the rest to join us, and sure Enough, we have two more that will be on their way soon

Welcome to the world Winston

Some wiggles, and some chips, I think well have a chick by the am!

Chick update: no pips yet... well update you in the am!

A few photos from the week! The snow is melted, the bikes are out, and we have new sensory bins!!

K is for kindness! Happy pink shirt day!

Reading our Valentines cards at preschool today

Mat Mans back!!

Enjoying some ice panting before it melts

Soooo much snow!!

Thanks Teacher Robi, for growing these massive sunflowers. Our fall fine motor skills activity is a hit!!. We love them

Our Annual fall walk on the first day fall

Measuring, and sorting with water beads

Making Super bubbles with Teacher Tony

Mess free art! Teacher, and Child approved!!

A few more photos from our visit today

Septembers fire drill came complete with a real life fire truck! Thanks so much the amazing, hard working fire fighters of the Rutland Fire Department, who took time out of their extremely busy schedules to make our drill so fun, and exciting.

Echo teachers promote active exploration and hands on learning. We also share lots of hugs and support.

Grape scented bubbles!! Mmmmm

Friday morning snuggles! The weeks can be long, and sometimes you just need a hug

Sprinkler time!!!

Gabriels chicken coop! Im so impressed with the thought he put into building this

A great first introduction to caring for our little chicks. Its amazing how gentle each child has been (more picks to come tomorrow)