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 ...

     Happy New Year! The last few weeks of January has just flown by so quickly! The children and staff have been so busy and immersed in the New Year and winter season.  Upon our morning arrival, the staff at Merry King Preschool start the day with our room set up. We feel children’s growth and development are enhanced with the support of open ended play and learning. With this said, the materials offered in their play have the purpose of development in all areas: imaginary, cognitive, social/emotional, fine and gross motor. It is so fun to stand back and observe the group as a whole, while capturing such organic and genuine play amongst the children! One of the many highlights that we offer in our classroom include sensory activities: art, cooking and table top activities. Many children often enter the room and one of the first things they notice is at the sensory table. The texture, smell, and colours capture their attention almost imme...

Dear families, Happy New Year!    ~T/Th Fine Arts & Science December was a busy, fun heart-warming month. During this time, the children had worked passionately and joyfully on their families’ lovely cards and gifts to take home before the holidays. We explored about family celebrations, traditions and discussed about sharing and giving to others… and of course, Santa Claus and his gifts were not absented during the children’s conversations and play. These conversations at circle time and during fee play, support children’s learning and exploration about our different cultural backgrounds and, how we are all different but we share something in common, such as the care and love we have for our families, the value of our traditions, and our sense of community, even though our believes and the way we celebrate the holidays might be different. December was also fun; we had a pajamas and pizza party! We loved seen almost every one wearing their cozy and cute p...