Children are innately curious. Their world is full of wonder, magic and newness. Children naturally begin asking questions about the things they see, hear, feel, taste and smell in their world. Through inquiry learning, we...
During the last two weeks, our Grade One students have been immersed in the fine literature provided by this year’s Forest of Reading Program. This is an initiative of the Ontario Library...
Since our JK children are attending and participating in yoga classes, we thought that we would share some words of wisdom about the essentials of yoga. We found an excellent article by...
The Grade 3 students have spent the week having fun with experimentation. They are working in their groups for the inquiry fair to answer questions they have about forces. Some are creating...
During health class, we began our inquiries into the ‘Human Body’, specifically the ‘Digestive System’. Their answers were not only varied, but quite informative and knowledgeable: “You need to chew the food,” declared...
"Play nourishes every aspect of children’s development – it forms the foundation of intellectual, social, physical, and emotional skills necessary for success in school and in life. Play paves the way for...
Welcoming Children to Mei Bimbi While everyone at home in Canada is groaning at the return of winter weather, I am basking in the heat and humidity in Guangzhou, China. It's April, and I...
Canadian research states that playing, learning and working in Nature have many benefits for children. We, at Richland have designed an outdoor Club for young children, which is designed to explore the...
According to Marks Tarlow-(The American Journal of Play), “Play is a vital human instinct crucial to child development and maintains an important role in mental and physical health throughout the human lifespan.” Play is...
“Using the light table to explore has provided a magical feeling for the children.” (Learning through Play, 2011.) A strong emphasis and focus of the space is the light table. This tool is an integral part...