The traditional early learning practice of gathering time, or circle time, involves children sitting in a circle and participating in structured activities led by the teacher. While this approach can be effective for some children, it may not be the best way to promote engagement and active participation in learning.
Read MoreEarly learning educators in Ontario, Canada play a crucial role in supporting the development and well-being of young children in their care. Their work involves providing high-quality early learning experiences that support children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
Read MoreNatural playgrounds, also known as nature play spaces, are outdoor areas that are designed to promote natural and imaginative play using materials found in nature, such as logs, boulders, and plants.
Read MoreIn early learning childcare, pedagogy refers to the process of teaching and learning, including the strategies and methods that educators use to engage children and support their development. Pedagogy in early learning is focused on creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that encourages exploration, discovery, and creativity.
Read Moren recent years, there has been a growing interest in the idea of a living pedagogical approach in early learning curriculum. This approach is based on the belief that learning is a process that is always ongoing and that it is essential for educators to create an environment that promotes lifelong learning. At Kindertown, we continually experiment with living pedagogical approaches in order to create a more holistic curriculum of early learning.
Read MoreQuality childcare and early learning are critical for the healthy development of children. In Ontario, ensuring access to high-quality childcare and early learning programs has been a priority for the government. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of quality childcare and early learning and what Ontario is doing to promote it.
Read MoreWith September ending, we’ve taken this recent holiday season to reflect and be grateful for all our new friends, families and their progress. Despite all the tears, frustration and concerns, we’ve seen some incredible strides in all the children at K-Town, and look forward to continuing this development in the coming months!
Read MoreOver the last thirty years, our outdoor space has grown, evolved, and adapted to changing policies, new approaches and needs of the child. At one time, our Kindertown playground was home to small skipping pond, large climber and vegetable garden. Today, we now have a variety of spaces for children to explore – and its continually changing.
Read MorePlaying 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.
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