School Blog
Here you’ll find Children’s Garden news, Parenting and Caregiver tips + tricks. This is now an archive.
Parenting Workshop – Dec 5th!
Tired of feeling ignored, hearing “no”, meltdowns when you ask your child to do something? It can be so frustrating to gain our child’s cooperation. It can leave us: · Questioning our parenting approach· Unsure of what to...
What does Preschool look like at CGNS?
Are you looking for a nurturing and stimulating environment for your child’s early development? Our preschool program is designed to provide a solid foundation for lifelong learning. With a focus on interactive play,...
What does Kindergarten look like at CGNS?
Give your child the best start in their educational journey with our exceptional kindergarten program. At Children’s Garden Nursery School we provide a nurturing and stimulating environment where children aged 4 to 6 can...
5 Favourite Things About Specialty Programming
We asked our principal, Ms. Pauline, what are her 5 favourite things about each specialty program at CGNS. Here’s what she had to say: Sportball1. Coach Sharon!2. The strategies used to teach sports, such as tennis, to...
The Benefits of Specialty Programming
Children’s Garden Nursery School offers a variety of specialty programs that are included in the tuition price. Here are answers to a few frequently asked questions, as well as some more information on the benefits of these...
Salt Painting Craft
This is a fun and easy way to create a beautiful raised painting effect on paper. All you need is: Table salt Liquid glue Paper (thick paper or cardstock works best) Food colouring or watercolour paints Syringe and/or paint...
Flower Pot Craft
This is a wonderful spring activity to do with children and doubles as a great gift for Mother’s Day ; ) Here’s what you will need: Ceramic flower pot (of any size) Acrylic paint Paint Brushes Mod Podge (optional)...
5 Fun Games to Play with Sidewalk Chalk
Sometimes open ended play with sidewalk chalk is all you need! Just open a fresh box of chalk, and let the children take the lead. However, if you need some inspiration, here are some fun and educational ideas to shake up...
Staff Picks – Favourite Books
We recently asked our staff to share their favourite books with us. Read below for each teachers special selection and find something fun to read with your little one! The Three Little Pigs - by Mara Alperin and Ag...
Write The Room Activity
Write the Room activities are a real favourite with our kindergarten and grade 1-2 students, especially when they have their own Write the Room clipboard to work with! In this activity, students get to practice their...
Reading in Kindergarten
Here are some great tips and advice from Miss Joanna for encouraging young readers. Parents are always very excited and eager for their children to read, and this is totally understandable as reading is fundamental to...
A Heartfelt Thank You Message
“Her heart is still deeply with CGNS” We recently received a warm New Year’s message from a former student’s mother, Midori. Her daughter, Aoi was a student at Children's Garden Nursery School until the family relocated to...