Time flies! I feel like the new year has just begun. However, it’s already the middle of February. It has been snowy sometimes and seems like the winter is still [ … ]
Category: Programs
Collaboration of “Good food” and “Exercise” !! -take you to the healthy world-
Cooking with children defenitely encourage them to eat well !! One day, I made guacamole in the class with our little buddies. Our little chefs appeared to enjoy all the [ … ]
Egypt BKC currently in Vancouver!
Talking about Egypt and deserts in the winter is a sweet way to bring back a little bit of warmth every week and this topic brought up a lot of [ … ]
Celebrating Everyday Heroes
“A hero is a person who is really intent on making the world a better place” – Maya Angelou Fire Fighters During our first month of [ … ]
“Sugar-Free” February: What Does That Mean Exactly?
When I was 18 years old, I drank more Mountain Dew than an athlete sponsored by the brand. After experiencing some issues with my health, including fainting and blurred vision, I [ … ]
Sharing is the important element of healthy life!
Enhance children's Social and Emotional development! Sharing!! This is what I’ve been focusing on my Big Kids Club. Sharing food, sharing items, Sharing spaces, and…Sharing the moment! Why sharing?? It [ … ]
Buddings Books – Yummy Yucky, by Leslie Patricelli
Leslie Patricelli’s Yummy Yucky has simplified my life in a way not dissimilar to the impact made by Michelle Kondo’s Life-changing Magic of Tidying Up. The 2003 release was inspired by Patricelli’s [ … ]
Healthy Storytime 2019
Hello from Japan! Yes, I was visiting my parents in Japan by January 14th. I enjoyed eating Sushi, Matcha tea, and Japanese sweets…Umm, Yummy! Today, I’m here for introducing my [ … ]
Civilizations: Egypt and Big Kids!
Happy 2019 to everyone! Rivers are incredibly powerful! They unite the continents to the oceans, help us to travel and trade, provide us food and water, hydrate and nourish the environment… [ … ]
What’s “Up” in 2019?
This Winter, Sarah and I are co-presenting our Big Kids Club “Up” class at Storybook on Mondays, and while the topic encompasses everything over, around, and under the Sun, it’s also [ … ]
He was a real good dog – Benson Poodle, 200?-2019
On Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, Buddings Daycare dog Benson Poodle was able to get out for a nice walk in the sun, passing through our old neighbourhoods and favourite East [ … ]
What is Buddings Foods Guide?
Did you know all of our snack recipes are created based on Canada’s Food Guide? The guide says having the amount and type of food recommended and following the tips in Canada’s Food [ … ]
Begin Again: An Inventions Class at Broadway
“If at first you don’t succeed. Dust yourself off, and try again.” – Aaliyah Healthy Beginnings Presents: Begin Again This winter season, children will stretch their thinking skills by exploring [ … ]
Art Therapy Classes
I am happy to introduce our Winter Art Therapy Big Kids Club at Buddings. Art Therapy is a method of creative techniques and procedures helping children and adults any age [ … ]
Health is Wealth!
Collaboration of Nutrition and Excercise! In this Winter Healthy Beginning, I will bring the class of collaboration of Nutrition and Exercise at Broadway Buddings on every Thursday! What’s important [ … ]
Storybook Presents: Everyday Heroes
“A hero is a person who is really intent on making the world a better place” – Maya Angelou What are Everyday Heroes? Heroes are all [ … ]
Healthy Japanese Storytime on Wednesday
This winter season, I am going to introduce you Japanese Stories with Healthy tips. For example, there a Japanese traditional story which is about a superhero who is saving [ … ]
November Snacks: A Few of Our Favourite Things!
In November, we looked to our snack-loving staff to provide inspiration for the menu at Buddings Broadway. Inspired by the Julie Andrews song A Few of My Favourite Things, the teachers [ … ]
Look up. Waaaaaaay up!
Do you see what I see? It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s… a sky of infinite possibility! The way I see it, “looking up” is the perfect metaphor for [ … ]
Civilizations! Mars’ and Mercury’s Day BKC!
“Good that you ask — you should always ask, always have doubts.” ― Hermann Hesse, Demian. When I’m planning my Big Kids Club I ask myself some questions… – [ … ]