Gardening with children can teach a whole world of new skills and understanding of their environment and locality. At Kindertown Childcare and Learning Centre, the KinderGarden is a big part of our curriculum and everyday.
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Despite the changes of the last six months, and the unknowns of the next year, our Kindertown educators, staff and families have been working hard to make sure this school year is no different than the last. With a revised curriculum and even greater emphasis on the outdoors, we hope to give our students enriching experiences that will help them navigate through this school year.
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Kindertown is located in an amazing community within an incredible city. Surrounded by natural landscapes, local institutions and a beautiful downtown, the array of learning opportunities and experiences are endless. This Spring and Summer, we hope to take full advantage of these special places and spaces by embracing the principles of place-based education. Our hope is that children and families will not only gain an appreciation for their local, but also the amazing spaces, places and people within it.
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Our Spring & Summer Program has officially begun! There are a lot of things planned and plenty of places to explore. Each day our children will be venturing through our community: whether in our own Kinder Garden, the local conservation area, or meeting neighbors - each day will be something new and exciting.
At the end of each month, we will be taking our adventures across the city - this month - the beautiful Gage Park!
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With Spring finally here, Catherine from Baby Beets is providing some insights on how to best take advantage of the warmer weather. As always, this starts with you. Staying hydrated, getting organized and catching some vitamin C is only a few of the small steps!
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Now that Spring has Sprung (almost), it’s time to break out of our hibernation and begin exploring the many great events and special occasions happening across Hamilton! The month of April is full of nostalgia, with plenty of opportunities to recall old memories and make new ones!
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With her little boy turning seven months today, Gemma reflects on what it has been like to be a new mother and partner, while also trying to stay true to herself. As spring begins to set in, she encourages everyone to take a few moments for themselves to reflect on their goals for the new season.
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Najah, owner of Curated Cradle and mother of two, gives our KTown community the hilarious and insightful lessons that she has learned from her kids. For Najah, everything from sleep deprivation to an unlimited forgiveness is just another day of being a mom.
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As we begin to explore our own neighborhoods and communities around Hamilton, Richard Scarry’s “Busy, Busy Town” will be a valuable resource in our adventure. Through colorful illustrations, and detailed descriptions of the many aspects that make a city, his work has become a timeless piece of children’s literature that is as influential now, as it was then.
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Whether you’re a new mom, a mother to one or four, or a ma’ to teenagers, we all deserve a little bit more appreciation in life, and really, who better for it to come from, than you! Catherine Switzer of Baby Beets provides a few remedies, moments of relaxation, and simple techniques to give every Mom, the break she deserves.
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