Program
Toys are one of a child’s most favourite things, and are for enjoyment as well as being integral to their learning process. Only the safest and most creativity inspiring toys are at Nurture. We have only award winning non-toxic and recycled items made of plastic. We prefer traditional toys created with natural, sustainable, and when possible, locally sourced materials. The best toys are usually ones that are powered by imagination.
Outdoor play is key for every child’s well being and developmental process. Being in tune with nature will provide benefits that last a lifetime. At Nurture outdoor play will occur each day for a minimum of 90 minutes, barring any weather emergencies. Time will be spent enjoying, and tending the organic garden, bird and squirrel watching, and enjoying the fully fenced yard’s play equipment. Our yard is fully untreated by chemicals or pesticides.
Nurture Sample Activities
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Art
* Markers, crayons, chalk, painting
* Printing with beets and potato stamps
* Finger painting
*Cut-outs and recycling based crafts
Sensory Experiences
* Rice, noodles, flour
* Smelling foods & spices
* Baking; kneading bread dough
* Gardening
* Play Doh & modeling clay
Outdoor activities
* Watering plants, picking vegetables
* Scavenger hunting
* Bubbles, water table
* Sprinkler
* Sports
* Tricycle rides, relay races, swings and slides
Movement
* Dance parties
* Tumbling, tunnel crawling
* Yoga
* Follow the leader
Music Appreciation
* Drums, maracas, tambourines, bells
* Songs about recycling
* Sing-a-long, and rhymes
* Classical, world music, and kid-friendly CD selections
Brain Games
* Sorting organics, and recyclables or peas, and carrots
* Recycling bingo
* Counting, shapes, colors, alphabet games
* Recycling and, animal dominoes, assorted games
* World, culture, animal and educational cards
* I spy
* Assisted computer time
…And as a member of the Early Childhood Community Developmental Centre I have access to many, many more natural activities from their resources.