Spotting in Children’s Outdoor Play 

When supervising outdoor risky play we can allow children more freedom in their explorations and movements when we are in a position to effectively spot them.   Basic spotting is something many parents do instinctively with their babies and toddlers as their child begins to master their newfound mobility skills. Many of us will be familiar … Read more

5 simple ways we can all practice stewardship

It is all of our responsibility to care for the land, air and water that provides for us. Over the years it seems we have become disconnected from nature and no longer have an awareness of our impact. Here are some helpful guidelines that I hope become part of the culture of being Canadian. If … Read more

On calling Kamloops by it’s true name

Originally Published on: https://thewrennews.ca/on-calling-kamloops-tkemlups I am sharing this article with you today because it is a subject I have often thought about in recent years specifically when it comes to our two rivers, the creek I work along and the mountains that stand over our city. What are their true names? I am grateful for … Read more

Tips for Smoother Drop-Offs

Drop-off for your little one at any program can be a challenge. You are their safe place in the big wide world. The lack of walls and coziness can make it extra hard. Attachment is a tricky business, oddly enough they say your child cannot be attached to more than one adult at a time … Read more

Advocacy Resources

Need to build a case for why outdoor play is important for children’s overall development? There has been LOTS of research in this department by universities around the world. Every year another bunch of Masters students base their research project or case study on out the benefits of outdoor play. If you have access to … Read more

What do we do all day?

This is probably the most common question parents ask both our staff and their children. The answer varies widely from day to day depending on the weather, the season, the children and who is in the park with us. Mostly we smile, we laugh, we move our bodies, we sing, we walk, we run, we … Read more

Leave the leaves

This was in my child’s newsletter this month “LEAVES I have asked for all children to leave LEAVES on the ground. Many dogs have done their business in them, broken glass is a reality at the school and often remnants of weekend partygoers and the homeless population are found in the leaves. In the name … Read more

WorkSafe Staff Policies

Daily Health Assessment Staff are not to come to work if you: Have travelled outside of Canada within the last 14 days. Have been identified by Public Health as a close contact of someone with COVID-19 Have been told to isolate by Public Health Are displaying any of the following new or worsening symptoms: Fever … Read more