Blog Worthy Moments with Megan
09-03-2018, 12:00 PM
Hi
Senior OSC families!
I’m
Megan, one of the assistant leaders here at West Richmond OSC and have had the
opportunity to help plan and execute art/activities on Tuesdays at
Senior OSC. This week we decided to try Popsicle Art as a fun
project. The kids first worked on creating their own canvas and moved onto finalizing their own master pieces.
This
Popsicle Art was a simple project that provided each kid with a handful of popsicles, a
hot glue gun and vibrant coloured paints that ranged from pastel blues to
luscious greens. First they had to hot glue roughly 10 popsicle sticks together
and then they could paint an image of their choice over the new canvas they’ve
just created. With a photo example as a guideline the
kids let their creativity and imagination flow as they painted and glued with
excitement and laughter creating works of art that Van Gough would be proud to
see.
This activity is interesting because of how it allows each
of the kids here at OSC to interpret the craft as they choose and let their
creativity be explored. Some chose to follow the specific structure shown in
the photo example of the popsicles aligned side by side. Others created a frame
like structure to paint over. Seeing each kid that created a popsicle
art, every one of the artworks different from another, really showcased
every child’s inner creativity and artistic ability in a fun way.
Here
below are images of some of the finished products.
This
was an extremely fun art project to be a part of and looking forward to the many
that will continue to follow!
Until
next time,
Megan
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Comments
CIRCLE LOOMING... iiittt'sss bbbaaacckkk!!!
05-02-2018, 05:41 PMHi everyone,
I've chosen to highlight one of the afternoon activity that took place at Sr. OSC this week. Our crafty leaders Brianna & Emily decided to try doing 'circle looming' with the children. Circle looming is a type of knitting that uses a round template that you wrap yarn around in a particular pattern to create hats, scarfs, bracelets and other accessories.
Several years ago, circle looming and traditional knitting was a big craze at OSC, and we are excited to see if this afternoon activity will take off in the same way it did some time ago.
This is such a neat activity because it focuses on fine motor development skills given the intricate nature of the hand movement. Additionally, the kids have the space to get creative and make something of their own choosing!
Shared below, is an example of one of the children's progression, as they work through the process of a making a hat.
I've chosen to highlight one of the afternoon activity that took place at Sr. OSC this week. Our crafty leaders Brianna & Emily decided to try doing 'circle looming' with the children. Circle looming is a type of knitting that uses a round template that you wrap yarn around in a particular pattern to create hats, scarfs, bracelets and other accessories.Several years ago, circle looming and traditional knitting was a big craze at OSC, and we are excited to see if this afternoon activity will take off in the same way it did some time ago.
This is such a neat activity because it focuses on fine motor development skills given the intricate nature of the hand movement. Additionally, the kids have the space to get creative and make something of their own choosing!
Shared below, is an example of one of the children's progression, as they work through the process of a making a hat.
To be continued... :)
Warmest Regards,
Matt
A Day at Senior Out of School Care
01-02-2018, 10:09 AM
Hi to all of our families from our OSC program. My name is Josh
and I am one of the assistant leaders at Sr OSC. I started at OSC as a volunteer and now I work
at both Jr and Sr OSC. For this week I wanted to talk about what goes on in a
day at Sr OSC and how all of the kids get along and have fun.
When the kids first come into the room the leaders have to
make sure that all the kids are accounted for and the kids do their part by
signing in as soon as they arrive. At this point I make sure to say hi to as
many kids as I can. After everyone is signed in, children explore the room
while we open snack.
Following snack we open up afternoon activities including the
park. Usually at this point I help with
the tracking board which uses magnets to track the location of each kid.
This is one of my favorite jobs because I get to watch and observe how the kids
play together and I get to interact with the parents when they come in to pick up
their son or daughter.
All in all working at OSC is my favorite job because I love
not only working with kids, but also seeing them grow up into the great teens
they will become.
Sincerely,
Josh
These are a few of our favourite things .....
18-12-2017, 09:30 AM
Hello, Sr OSC
families
This week I
decided to ask the kids in our program what they like most about out of school
care. Here are some of the questions or
responses that I got,
Favourite snack
- Sugar cookies with icing and extra sprinkles.
- Gingersnap cookies
- Grilled cheese and cheesy bread
- Zucchini cake
- Chocolate chip cookies
- S’mores
- Dad’s cookies
Favourite activity
- Art: painting canvas’s
- Skittles game
- Two ball
- Iron art
- Camouflage
- Racing a leader around the track
- Choosing Brianna’s hair colour challenge
Favourite in-day
- Pirate day
- Baking day
- OSCity day
- Amazing race
Favourite out-trip
- Playland
- The Great Escape
- Canada games pool
- Six Pack beach
It was nice to see how excited the kids got when they were
asked about their favourite things at OSC.
They look forward to coming to OSC everyday, looks like we are doing
something right! Keep it up leaders!
Sincerely,
Brianne
Kid's Corner with Sarah: Winter Break Edition
13-12-2017, 11:42 AM
Hey Sr OSC families,
Now
that is officially December, the holiday season is approaching us quickly and
school will be out for winter break soon! Since the first term of school is
wrapping up, I thought it would be cool to interview some kids and ask them
what they are looking forward to the most during winter break. In addition, I
always wanted to ask the kids a more reflective question, which was, what is
one thing you can do to give back to others who are less fortunate than us?
Some kids chose to conceal their names and give an alternative name! Here are
some of their responses…
Angel:
I
am looking forward to going to 6 Pack Indoor Beach and sleeping in. One thing
that I can do to give back to those who are less fortunate is collect items
such as blankets, scarves, and a thick coat as everyone should receive a gift
during this time of year!
“Vanessa”:
I
am excited to decorate my Christmas tree, spend time with my family, go to 6
Pack Indoor Beach, and Science World. I can donate toys that I don’t play with
as much and also clothes!
“Vicky”:
I
can’t wait to go to Science World, the pool, and decorate my Christmas tree. I
can donate canned goods to a food bank!
Gabriella:
I
am looking forward to singing in my Christmas choir. I can help out seniors!
Elisa:
I
can’t wait to have hot chocolate and watch shows all day! One thing that I can
do to give back to others is make blankets and donate them!
Science
World and 6 Pack Indoor Beach were a popular response amongst the kids and I am
excited that the kids are looking forward to going to these places. The holiday
season is often referred to the season of giving back and it brought a smile to
my face knowing that they all came up with amazing responses to help others!
Until
next time,
Sarah
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