School Blog
Here you’ll find Children’s Garden news, Parenting and Caregiver tips + tricks. This is now an archive.
Benefits of Half-Day Kindergarten
Did you know that full-day Kindergarten is not mandatory in Ontario? Here are some handy points to help parents understand the benefits and opportunities of starting a child with half-day or morning-only Kindergarten. It is...
Preparing Our Students for Their Private School Future
Children’s Garden Nursery School is a foundational part of a child’s path to future education at one of many desirable private schools. Here are the top five ways that we help prepare our students: 1. ...
What to ask on a Private School or Daycare Tour?
1. What’s the child-to-teacher ratio?The rules for ratios in Ontario vary depending on the age group of children, and there are some loopholes; however, for preschoolers, it should be 1:8, Kindergarten 13:1, and for...
Activities Based on Books
Reading with your children is a really great way to encourage early literacy skills. Even if they cannot read yet, it’s important to build positive associations with reading and make reading a fun part of their...
Easy Winter Crafts
Looking for something fun to keep the kids busy on cold days? Here are some ideas for simple and entertaining winter crafts that you can do with basic supplies!Paper Roll Snowman What you need: toilet paper or paper towel...
Moorlands Toy Drive
It has become a tradition at Children’s Garden Nursery School to incorporate the true meaning of giving into our program. One of the charities we support annually is Moorlands Community Services and their Christmas Sharing...
Ghost Lollipops
This is a fun and easy craft that your kids are sure to love, and that can easily be done with supplies you likely already have at home ; ) Supplies needed: lollipopswhite tissue paper (Kleenex will also work)black or...
I Spy
I Spy is a really easy and simple game that is also very educational for kids. I spy develops the powers of observation, expands vocabulary, and can be used to teach young children about letters, names, shapes, and objects....
Raising Resilient Kids
Resilience is the ability to adapt and cope with stress or difficulties in life. Some children develop resilience over time through natural processes, while others require some extra support and assistance. Here are a few...
Hidden Colours Science Activity
Check out our instructions on how to create a fun and simple science activity for your kids at home. This can be done outdoors in nice weather, but is also a great rainy day activity - just put it all in a tray to contain...
Make Your Own Play Dough
Here are some simple instructions on how to make your own play dough at home. This play dough will last months if kept in air tight containers. For a super duper long lasting play dough follow our tip to use mineral oil...
Kindergarten Readiness
Parent’s often ask us how they can best prepare their child forkindergarten, and our answers sometimes surprise them. While you maythink the focus would be on writing or literacy skills, the most importantskills for a new...