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Little Energy Bites

Little Energy Bites

It can be tricky to get toddlers interested in their meals, but a great way to get them invested in what they are eating is by getting them involved. Cooki

Mar 25, 2020 1 min
Physical Literacy

Physical Literacy

Getting children up and moving not only provides benefits for their health, but boosts their cognitive skills, academic performance and mental wellbeing. H

Mar 25, 2020 1 min
Matching Numbers & Colours

Matching Numbers & Colours

This Frog Street activity is all about matching! Matching activities improve children's concentration, train their visual memory and increase their attenti

Mar 24, 2020 1 min
4 Recipes to Make with Your Toddler

4 Recipes to Make with Your Toddler

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…

Feb 26, 2020 3 min
5 Healthy Holiday Snacks for Kids

5 Healthy Holiday Snacks for Kids

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!…

Jan 2, 2020 3 min
Busy Bees Australia & BrightPath Talent Exchange Program

Busy Bees Australia & BrightPath Talent Exchange Program

One of our Education Coaches, Sharon Pauwels, had the opportunity to take part in the Talent Exchange Program (TEP) with Busy Bees Australia, our sister co…

Jan 2, 2020 6 min
What to do With Pumpkin Waste This Halloween

What to do With Pumpkin Waste This Halloween

During the Halloween season in Canada, over 82,000 tonnes of pumpkins are grown and produced each fall. The majority of these pumpkins end up in landfills …

Jan 2, 2020 4 min
The Benefits of Outdoor Winter Activities for Children

The Benefits of Outdoor Winter Activities for Children

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…

Jan 2, 2020 5 min
Healthy Camping Food Ideas That Kids Will Love

Healthy Camping Food Ideas That Kids Will Love

  For many parents, camping is a time to take a complete vacation from feeding themselves and their children healthier foods and live off hot dogs, chips a…

Jul 11, 2019 3 min
BrightPath Educator Receives Prime Minister’s Award for Honouring Excellence in Education

BrightPath Educator Receives Prime Minister’s Award for Honouring Excellence in Education

Jennifer is a scientist-turned-educator who asks “what if” questions and explores the answers with the children she teaches.  She introduces fun, hands-on …

Jun 27, 2019 3 min
6 Summer Snack Ideas for Kids

6 Summer Snack Ideas for Kids

Summertime is quickly approaching and with that comes the end of school or daycare if your children are not in programs over the summer. When your children…

Jun 17, 2019 2 min
Iron Rich Foods for Kids With Iron Deficiency

Iron Rich Foods for Kids With Iron Deficiency

  What is dietary iron and why is it important? Just as iron is used to build strong structures in our physical world, dietary iron is used to build strong…

May 16, 2019 6 min