Chemainus Crofton Community Schools' Association (CCSA)
3172 Garner Street V0R 1K2 Chemainus, BC, Canada

Greetings Strong Starts families. Today I am sharing a poem written by Shel Silverstein called, SNOWBALL. A story written by Mo Willems called, Time to say Please and a festive song. Have you been singing songs and playing music recently? What is your favourite holiday song to sing?

Good Morning Strong Start friends. This is what we are up to in December. Can you believe it??? December is practically here!! Check out our Virtual Strong Start posts right here every Tuesday and Thursday. And, give us call or email to book a visit. M/W/F 8:30-10:45.

Exciting News! We are starting a new program...All day nature preschool on Tuesdays and Thursdays! Our little eagles will be able to fly all day and do lots of exploring outside. Email us if you are interested. There are only 6 spaces.

One week ago we held our AGM. It was our best turn out EVER! Thanks everyone. We really need all our members. You are appreciated. Thanks for showing your community support. You make all the work worthwhile.

Hello Strong Start Friends. I am very happy to share with you today a fantastic story that one of our Strong Start friends has lent us. It’s called ‘The Snail and the Whale’ it is written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. This Thursday I am hosting a zoom story time at 1:00. If you would like to zoom in, email Ms. Lara at [email protected] and I will send you the link.

The holiday season is quickly upon us. Though things are looking quite different this year there are still many ways we can create the liveliness of celebration for our children and ourselves. Music and rhythm has an amazing ability to lift our spirits and bring joy to our hearts. So, today I am sharing a rhythm shaker craft. Living rooms and kitchens make great concert venues for our littles and us big kids too. Tis the season to turn up the tunes and shake, rattle and roll your way through the holidays.

Greetings Strong Start Friends. Today I am sharing a sensory bin experience. Sensory bins are so much fun to discover and play with. I have created a winter themed bin. I hope you enjoy my idea and are inspired to create your own unique sensory bin to explore.

Happy Friday Strong Start Families. I hope you are keeping well. Next Thursday I am hosting a SS zoom story time. Please RSVP to [email protected] if you would like to join us and I will send you the zoom invite.

It’s safe to say, we have some excellent artists in our community. These are examples of amazing works created by our Strong Start and preschool friends.

We have been discovering the beautiful art of Vincent Van Gogh in our Strong Start classroom. Today I am sharing a story about Van Gogh. Written by Laurence Anholt. It is so wonderful to be inspired by beautiful art. Creating and sharing our masterpieces together is a fantastic way to pass the time during winter months. Happy December friends

Hello Strong Start Friends. Today I am sharing a poem about the month of November and a story. The story is called the Little Yellow Leaf and it is written by Carin Berger. Now that the days are becoming shorter and winter is just around the corner, what are you noticing about our changing season? I have been watching all the busy birds in my cherry tree that has lost all it’s leaves. And just the other day I spotted a Northern Flicker, it was a beautiful bird and very exciting to see.