Playing dress-up is as eternal as the mighty cardboard box – a play time tradition that has been enjoyed by generations of children everywhere. It doesn’t take much to engage in dramatic play, with a simple fabric or interesting tool, children are immediately transported to a new place and time for hours of fun.
Read MoreAfter a year into the pandemic, Kindertown had it’s first close encounter with COVID-19. Though it was an incredibly stressful and anxiety-ridden time, everything has thankfully, turned out to be alright. With strong community support, constant communication and some much needed composure, we were able to safely navigate through this unexpected event and welcome all our families and friends back to Kindertown with a peace of mind.
Read MoreThough it may not seem like it, manipulative learning or fine motor play is integral to the physical and mental competencies of each child. Developing and acquiring the ability to control the movements of their hands and wrists will not only apply to learning abilities such as writing, but apply to the things we do in our daily lives.
Read MoreIn our K-Town classrooms, sand play is always a big hit. Whether it’s on one of our ‘tuff tables’, in a sensory bin or huge outdoor sand box – educators use this learning environment as a change to give kids a sensory experience that offers a wide range of learning opportunities.
Read MoreIn Hamilton, there has been a movement to reinventing the spaces and place that children in our care are able to play. At Kindertown, we have spent a lot of time reimagining where we play, how we play and why we play. With new rules around social distancing still important to ensuring the safety of all, we felt that it was important to give parents both old and new, a peek at our Kindertown learning environments to get a better sense of how learning happens.
Read MoreThe last six months have been something that no-one could have predicted - and though there has been an incredibly amount of unknowns, fears and hesitations, the RECE has continually to show up every day and do what they love to do.
Read MoreIt seems like only yesterday that we were getting ready for the holidays and sending our K-Town kids off to spend time with their families. Since then, a lot has happened at K-Town!
Read MoreWelcome to the Kindertown Hair Salon and Barbershop located in our very own preschool classroom. Taken from a child’s real world experience, this dramatic play exploration has provided opportunities to learn about length, how to exchange money for services, fine motor skills and of course - dramatic play!
Read MoreThe Eramosa Karst is a local space that has become an integral part of our Kindertown curriculum. From spring to summer, this natural conservation area inspires our imaginations and encourages us to take risks, think big, and appreciate the world around us.
Read MoreThe Kindertown Preschool program and curriculum is one that is filled with adventure, curiosity and critical thinking. Now that our children have mastered all the skills of early childhood education, we can begin to apply greater focus on their own personal interests, and begin to share their talents with their community.
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