Today, on The Bird Show… Fridays, from 1 – 4pm, at Storybook Buddings, the Big Kids and I are learning about birds. We’ve interviewed a vet, and visited a neighbourhood [ … ]
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Learning about jobs and occupations!
I have been teaching about jobs and occupations, and lots of fun so far! One day, we became a hairdresser! The hair model was Mrs. Potato head. She ordered haircut [ … ]
Greek facts, Mythology and more!
All civilizations have a cultural heritage. While traveling around Ancient Greece, we found out that a lot of mythology characters influenced people believes, their imagination and creativity. It´s been fun to see [ … ]
Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do! – Express yourself with MUSIC-
Music helps us to express ourselves! Rainbow Spring!! After Rainy season is over, it’s time for Mr. Golden Sun out and we see Rainbow! When I’m feeling sunshine, I just [ … ]
Introducing… Rainbow Robots!
“When students are given explicit instructions, when they are told what they need to know, they become less likely to explore on their own. Curiosity is a fragile thing.” – [ … ]
How do Big Kids Grow?
“In order to help, they need to care. In order to care, they need to know.” – Somebody, Somewhere Though I don’t remember exactly where I saw it, who said [ … ]
Green Eggs & Ham: Exploring Creativity and Literature
Rainbow Spring Presents: Green Eggs & Ham Theodor Seuss Geisel AKA Dr. Seuss was an introverted cartoonist with one of the most commonly mispronounced names. Seuss, pronounced “Zoice” was [ … ]
What is your future dream?
Wednesday Big Kids Club is about Jobs and Occupations! When I was a kid, my future dreams were a daycare teacher because I loved my preschool teachers, a trainer of [ … ]
Life Cycles – We’re Ready for Spring!
As we thought the snow was melting and tulips were starting to grow, the snow comes down again and says winter’s not ready to go! But don’t worry Big [ … ]
Eureka! Ελλάδα, a new Civilization to explore!
In Catalonia, we call setciències “seven sciences” someone who flaunts about their knowledge, abilities or qualities. This expression refers the liberal arts, also known as the seven liberal arts, which [ … ]
BKC Rainbow Spring 2019 Fieldtrips
Checklist Toques, Gloves, and Scarves: It’s always a good idea to keep these items in our back pack just in case it gets too cold outside to expose our bare fingers, [ … ]
The Bird Show – with special guests, Fridays at Storybook
Q: What do great journalists, great listeners, and preschoolers of all shapes and sizes, have in common? It’s not patience for listening, although that would be nice… It’s not even [ … ]
BKC Presents: Rainbow Spring 2019
What is Big Kids Club's Rainbow Spring 2019? Every afternoon, from March until May, our teachers present a structured educational program full of colour, called Rainbow Spring! Through sharing and team [ … ]
Learning from Storytime
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 [ … ]
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 [ … ]