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Thanks for checking our blog out! We've stopped blogging, but have left these archives up for your perusing pleasure. Come check us out on Facebook to see our latest updates for what's been happening in our programs!

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Hello families, Spring is fast approaching although you wouldn’t be able to tell with the sudden snowfall occurring recently.  The children did enjoy playing in it on the outdoor deck.  We had shovels and trucks out to play with, as well as spray bottles to paint the snow. Good times were had by all. Now, on to a tough topic that we have been experiencing lately - Separation

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Last week the weather was very rainy and we decided to have the two year olds engage in gross motor play inside the classroom after our circle time component. We moved some of the furniture aside and provided tunnels to climb through, bean bags to toss in buckets, and small hoops to manually maneuver and use for hopping.   To give the play some extra atmosphere, we had “Raffi”

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Happy New Year! As early childhood educators, we are excited to see many young children returning to our “Time for Two’s” program once again.  Since September we have seen many of the boys and girls embrace the program environment and routine and seize the chance to independently be involved in our planned experiences. However, for some of the children it has been more challenging to

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It has been truly amazing to see the profound progress of many of the “Time For Two’s” tots this Fall season.  Many have suddenly settled into the classroom routine and have begun to collaborate with one another in many wonderful ways, sharing materials and toys as well as demonstrating care for one another. We have observed kindness in action as some have retrieved tissues for a friend

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The other day, teacher Brianna covered the art table with paper, added paint and some rolling trucks.  It was set up for art and play at the same time.  Then, teacher Mackenzie drew some roads, and parking areas for the trucks to drive on. It was then up to the children to add in the rest.  It was the first activity that Jasper and Ramsey went to.  These boys are usually drawn

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Hello families, Can you believe that we are nearly at the beginning of November?!  We have already been together for 2 months.  The children have been exploring many activities this month as you can see by our board out front. Recently, we coloured some water and added some natural objects, like gourds and chestnuts, then added some ladles and bowls.  Who would think such a

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The more time that I spend involved in the “Time for Two’s” program at West Richmond, the more I realize how incredibly interesting this age group is! Even though they are such tiny little beings, they are already beginning to explore and enjoy the experiences around them in so many amazing ways! When we come together each afternoon, I am excited to see their “tiny hands” engaged in many

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Hello families, I am very pleased to say that we are all getting settled into our class time together.  It has been a pretty smooth transition.  I would like to thank all the families for their support and patience while we get to know your child.  It is so important to make the transition a positive time.   We have noticed the children this year enjoy painting. 

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The “Time for Twos” program is usually a child’s first chance to be part of a collaborative learning environment, away from their family. Therefore, we as educators try to make these moments together engaging and filled with new creative experiences that will capture the attention of the young children in our care. It has been wonderful to already see the boys and girls settling into a

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Now that we've hit the 2 month mark the Twos have really started to settle into our program.  Every day they make new discoveries and overcome challenges and I truly enjoy seeing their growth. Sometimes it's as simple as being handed a toy and being invited to 'bake' in their kitchen.  Our class loves exploring the new activity areas we create for them each week.  My favorite area

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It’s already October. Our children are getting adjusted to our classroom. I see that our children are getting very engaged in toys, books, and art. We would like to show you our routines and what we have been doing in the classroom.   We are having fun while learning during free play. We noticed the children are beginning to share and take turns. I noticed our children are enjoying

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It was so nice to see all of our friends after Spring Break! It was exciting to see them all happy to be back in Two’s Time! The children all remembered how to find their names as they entered class, and many of them are now interested in learning how to recognize their friends’ names as well! At circle time, we introduced the game “Little Mouse Little Mouse”. The children

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Children’s understanding of the world is reflected in their play. It is through play that they get to express their knowledge of concepts and explore new ideas. Children’s work is play.  Let’s see the children’s “work”:     BUILDing a tower   DRIVing the train     WASHing the fruits and vegetables     WAITing for the toast  

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Time has passed so fast! I cannot believe that it is mid-January and we are back to our new semester. Our children are growing so fast and working so hard to learn the class routine. I would like to show you our daily routine: First, we sing our gathering song “The More We Get Together”. We even use sign language for the song. During circle, we often receive song requests, for example,

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Lantern Festival 2015! On a beautiful evening in early October, In and around the community centre, Families gathered for an evening of fun, Games and activities for everyone! Donations were made For the Richmond Food Bank Some got Balloons, and others, Face Paint! Some people went Bowling, and drums were played, shadows,

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Every year, the West Richmond Community Centre hosts West Fest; an end-of-summer free family event held on the last Wednesday in August. This western-themed event includes live entertainment, face painting, bouncy castles, pie eating contents, relays, BBQ concession, and a photo booth! At dusk, the crowd settles in for a screening of a feature-length film – this year we’ll be showing Big Hero 6.

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Another year of Two's Time has ended and once again we have been amazed to see the incredible growth and development of all of the participants! This year we have tried so many fun and exciting activities, sung so many fun songs, and made so many new friends! Here's a brief look at the last few weeks of class: Thanks for a great year! We will see some of you again in the fall, and to the

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The Twos have been hard at work! Here's a glimpse at some of the amazing work they are doing: PLAYING WITH VEHICLES The wooden cars The metal cars with the garages The trains with the tracks PLAYING MUSIC We also like to put music on the CD player  so we can do some singing and dancing! MAGNETS These dinosaurs are just an example of the many 

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The two year olds have been busy growing, learning, and playing. Here's a peek at the past few months: Toys on the Floor Different types of blocks Cars  Magnetic Animals  Pegs Playing Music Reading Books  These cubbies get used as many things - Including: garage, oven, microwave, house, cave, etc... Table Top Activities

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Here we are, two months in, and wouldn't you know it - we are starting to find our rhythm!! The twos are settling in and having a great time. The teachers are very excited by how far the children have progressed already! Here's a few pictures from the past month to give you an idea of what we have been doing: Table Top Activities A construction puzzle Sorting and stacking A farm

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The past 2 weeks have been very exciting in the Two's Time program! The children have been getting to know the classroom, the teachers and each other and are starting to settle in! Here are some pictures to give you a sampling of the things we are doing in class:   Duplo           Stacking           Beading &

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Welcome back!  We have a few new friends joining us this term.  It is always an exciting time for children who showed up with their stories from their break.  Some children told us that they spent their time in their hometown, and some stayed in beautiful Vancouver for their holidays. It is always fun to bring out lego in our classroom as children can use their imagination to

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October is always an exciting month at school. Children look forward to the first party of the school year - the Halloween party!  Children dressed up in their favourite characters or animals.  It was interesting to watch them take on the persona of the character they were dressed as- Snow White, Tinker Bell, a zebra, a bee, a tiger, a dinosaur, a firefighter, 

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It is an exciting time for us to see children walking into the classroom with smiles on their faces.  Of course, the first few weeks was a period of adjustment as children learnt to say goodbye to their parents and caregivers. The moment of saying goodbye can be very difficult for both child and parent and we are proud of them all for being brave! We are pleasantly surprised how quickly the

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