Providing opportunities for children to actively use their senses as they explore their world through sensory play is crucial to brain development because it helps to build nerve connections in the brain’s pathways. This leads to a child’s ability to complete more complex learning tasks and supports cognitive growth, language development, gross motor skills, social…
As adults, we sometimes overlook how difficult it can be for a child to acclimate to serious changes in their life such as starting at a new school. There are many challenges they’ll face, including finding their way around, and making new friends. For many children, the first few weeks at a new school can…
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) is being talked about more each day and precautions are being taken inside and outside the home, children are likely to become more anxious and have questions about what is going on. During this time, you may be unsure of what to do, what information to tell your children and how…
Children live in small worlds that are constantly being explored and expanded. They are surrounded by their families, their tight-knit group of friends, neighbourhood acquaintances, as well as their childcare or daycare communities. Although their world is small and their experiences appear minuscule, a child’s emotions and behaviours can seem HUGE in comparison. Anyone with…
A common struggle with many parents is getting their picky toddlers to eat meals and snacks. A great way to get kids interested is by getting them involved in preparing their own food! Here are 4 recipes that you can make with your kids to get them excited about meals and snack time: Mini Veggie…
Many families seek guidance on the best ways to prepare a sibling for the arrival of a baby. Concerns for the wellbeing of the sibling run high in anticipation of changes that this permanently shifted family dynamic can bring. However, these changes can be positive! There are steps that can be taken ahead of time…
When toddlers arrive home for the day from daycare or childcare, one of the first things they do is ask for food. With dinner just a few hours away, afternoon snacks should be filling enough to tide them over until dinner but not too filling that they are not hungry later on. Here are 5…
All children develop their sensory skills and motor skills at different rates and at slightly different times, which is why BrightPath’s daycare curriculum engages children in a wide variety of age-appropriate sensory activities. But when young children struggle to acquire these skills, they can have trouble with key tasks like grasping utensils, moving objects with…
The holiday season is upon us and with that comes lots of fun times with family and friends, playing in the snow and of course, those tasty holiday treats! Both children and adults love to take a bite into some delicious holiday snacks, but when it comes to holiday treats, sugar is not the only…
As a childcare Educator, I have always thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to be outside with the children. It was a time to not only get fresh air, but to experience that our entire learning environment grew larger. There was more to explore. Children felt free and relaxed and I know I enjoyed this time as…
