School Blog
Here you’ll find Children’s Garden news, Parenting and Caregiver tips + tricks. This is now an archive.
Summer Outdoor Activities
It’s always important to get our friends outside! Here are some great outdoor fun ideas from Ms. Sharon: Scavenger HuntMake it up as you go along (I bit like “I spy”), or write out a list of things in advance and have your...
A Look Back At The Year
Check out this little video featuring some highlights from this past school year. Thank you to all of our families for your support! Wishing you all a wonderful summer and looking forward to seeing everyone again in...
Sensory Writing Trays
Here is a great idea shared by one of our lovely teachers, Ms. Sharon! Create a sensory writing tray at home to make practicing writing more fun. One of the simplest versions is to grab a tray (a cookie sheet, shallow...
Identifying Emotions
Here is a great activity to help children talk about their emotions. It will help to open up communication and help children properly identify feelings, in addition to better communicating what they need from you as their...
Spring Bingo
Spring Bingo is a great activity to motivate the kids to get outside! Print off our bingo sheet or feel free to make your own based on what you know might be found around your house and neighbourhood. This activity is great...
Mother’s Day Bath Salt Recipe
Here is an easy bath salt recipe to make for any of the special women in your life. Make it even more special by filling up a pretty jar, or letting the kids decorate a mason jar or any simple jar from the dollar...
The Snack Drawer
Are you kids constantly interrupting you to ask for snacks? Are they struggling to choose what they want or refusing to eat what you make for them? We recommend designating a spot, such as a kitchen drawer, to leave a...
Glow Bath for Indoor Fun
One of our parents told us about their secret weapon to spice up bath time and shake up a long day or a cold winter weekend indoors: the 'glow bath'! Grab a pack of glow sticks and keep them hidden in the cupboard until...
Developing a Love for Learning
Building a solid foundation Learning should be fun! When children begin their educational journey at CGNS, it is so important for their teacher to assess, connect and get to know each child in her class over the first few...
Children’s Garden Nursery School From A Parent’s Point Of View
Glen Herbert, Editor at Our Kids Media, interviews a parent about his experience with Children's Garden Nursery School. https://vimeo.com/592372316
What is a Bucket Filler?
Girl holding acorn and colourful leaf in autumn park. Child picking acorns in a bucket in fall forest with golden oak and maple leaves. Children play outdoors. Kids playing and hiking in the woods. Someone who is kind &...
A Parent’s Perspective
Our Kids Media hosts a discussion with Donna Wilson, a parent of 3 children who have attended Children's Garden Nursery School. Donna tells us about her positive experience with the school and how the school has nurtured...