West Richmond Preschool

YVR EXPLORER TOUR FOUR-YEAR-OLD CLASS Our four-year-old class recently took a wonderful trip to the airport for a YVR Explorer Tour. It started with a skytrain ride to the airport. Once we arrived we walked to meet our tour-guide, Eliza, at The Spirit of Haida Gwaii: The Jade Canoe. The Jade Canoe is a bronze cast art piece in the rotunda of the International Departures level. Eliza spoke to the children about the art piece and had them locate as many creatures and beings they could. The children were asked not to touch the art piece, and showed them how the jade green finish was being rubbed off by the many visitors touching it.     Eliza explained to the children that YVR's architecture was reflective of the province's diverse landscape and people. She encouraged them to look for art that was located throughout the airport, art that draws on the themes of land, sea and sky. As we took our short walk, Eliza pointed out the elements of nature the airport encompassed, ...

FORMING FANTASTIC FRIENDSHIPS - T/Th FAAS Preschool is a place where we promote exploration and attempt to provide plenty of opportunities for children to learn through play and discovery.  However, it is also equally important for young children to embrace the chance to form friendships that support their ability to experience social and emotional growth.   As Early Childhood Educators, we have been excited to see many of the children begin to work collaboratively in their play experiences. The children are finding ways to effectively “work together” through their chosen play situations. These cooperative occasions create the chance to practice important skills such as sharing, turn taking, cooperation and verbal discussion with their preschool peers.   Since February is a month where we celebrate friendship and family both on “Valentine’s Day” and “BC Family Day”, I feel it is important to further consider the importance of friendship in an ...