Kids On Campus Children's Center
2700A College Way V1C 4J6 Cranbrook, BC, Canada

Wise words from Dan Hodgins, super-hero of early learning!

Just a friendly reminder ...

Fun at the water park and some fluffy little visitors!

This made me smile. I know this is a battle that many parents frequently have with their kids. Yes, the meme is simple in its message. Yes, there are examples w...hen kids should wear a jacket. Here's the take home message: We shouldn't impose our own sensory preferences on our kids. Instead, collaborate with them. It's a great time to learn about their sensory processing, and you can tell them about your own! #thinksensory #sensoryprocessing #sensoryprocessingdisorder #sensory #occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapist #teacher #teachers #teacherlife #parenting #parent #parents #momlife #mom #dad #dadlife #momsrock #dadsrock

Loving this blog about respectful adult/child relationships. This is an interesting tool that we as adults can put in our toolbox for a time when our children are struggling. Enjoy! https://www.janetlansbury.com//5-benefits-of-sportscastin/

Still looking ...

Looking for donations of milk crates ... I want them for the daycare ... if anyone has any old ones kicking around that they no longer need ... please let me know! Thanks

Highlights of today's programming All the soft toys get a bath. "Only the dolly babies, not the real babies" is high on my teaching-points! It's kinda like Where's Waldo, but far more topical for these toddlers!

Spring is springing! Take your kids outside often! Here is some great language to use when playing in our Great Outdoors!

On the power of play ...

A friend of mine just shared this so I thought I would pass it along. Seems early but it’s a good warning for everywhere.

This is the best! So sweet!

May we raise children who love the unloved things - the dandelion, the worms & spiderlings. Children who sense ... the rose needs the thorn & run into rainswept days the same way they turn towards sun... And when they're grown & someone has to speak for those who have no voice may they draw upon that wilder bond, those days of tending tender things and be the ones. ~ Nicolette Sowder wilderchild.com Art by Lucy Campbell lupiart.com

When we come home painty, sandy and/or soaking wet, it is a guarantee that we have done our best learning ever!

Colors mixed with science are intriguing! These children were the absolute best scientists, following the guideline about only looking with eyes! Making mixed up rainbows was a joyful way to spend an afternoon!

Busy, busy, busy hands!

Precision, it's a 4 yr. Old thing. :)

Oh, this is good.

And we do.... please try to invest in the best winter gear you can. Ask us if you have any questions!

So sweet ... share with the kids!

Sweetest ever ...

Semi-permanent art installation! You will most often see this kind of art coming home, as it is child-initiated, -planned and -excecuted. My job is "anything else you need?" And, to LOOK when they say "Look what I made!" They are not seeking approval, appraisal or questions. They just want you to REALLY see their creation.

Some Discovery Den adventures! Welcome back to all our families!

You know those hard, crumbly bits that get left over if playdough gets left out of the container? Ya. I usually toss them. Today, though, one very studious 3 year old collected all he could find and gloriously announced, "I made muffins!"

"We are making a submarine."

Pintrest image... Vs. Child's creativity and imagination. The clear winner is the process of imagination!

Old MacDonald had a band. We're heavy in the brass section. Currently auditioning for drummer!

Art ideas around Builders Burrow.

Home made pizza was a big hit! Accompanied with a side of community garden kale salad. Yum!!!!

Here be Pirates! Better swim to shore!

Here's the entirely satisfying recipe that we made today - 2 loaves DISSAPEARED! https://smittenkitchen.com/2019/08/ultimate-zucchini-bread/

The most coveted dress-up costume! Anyone have any curtains they care to donate? The lacier the better!

How fun! Packaging plastic and dead-pen watercolor paint

Welcome song for baby