Newsletter

I recently participated in a professional learning opportunity that focused on outdoor learning. Together with 50 Family Day staff, I spent a wonderful day at Albion Hills taking part in sessions that taught us how to better engage children with natu...

In September 2016, we began celebrating Family Day’s 165 years of operation, and launched our new, five-year strategic plan. This coming spring, our front-line staff will get a chance to celebrate the accomplishments of the past 165 years and learn...

Volunteers are an important part of our organization. I would like to offer a big “thank you” to the Family Day volunteers in our family support and childcare programs. Your contribution of time and knowledge help in so many ways in our numerous ...

The process of creativity is a very personal one for children. As an RECE, I have always enjoyed observing children create in whatever medium they are working. Messy play and the role of experimentation are so important to learning (and, of course, b...

It is probably fair to say we are paying more attention to what we put on our plates these days. In an ever-increasing desire to be healthy, we are always on the lookout for food that is fresh, local and nutritious. We also know the importance of ...

Welcome to 2016! The world of early learning and child care continues to evolve and transform with another set of regulation changes potentially arriving from the provincial government over the next couple of months. Family Day continues to work thr...

Responding to Aggressive Behaviours. It’s very upsetting to see your child kick, bite, throw toys, yell and scream, which are examples of aggressive behaviour. Early learning specialists recognize aggressive behaviour as a form of communication. To...

Promoting Home Languages Promotes Learning, Bonding and Fun! In the Greater Toronto area, 32% of people speak a language other than English, French or an Aboriginal language at home. The most common languages are Chinese, Punjabi, Urdu and Tamil. Thi...

Social Inclusion at Family Day. At Family Day, inclusion is a state of mind which we continue to work towards. Inclusion means that we value everyone—all the similarities and all the differences. By welcoming everyone we all can learn to understand...

Research shows that children build their knowledge and understanding of the world by taking part in hands-on activities that are fun and meaningful. Once they understand the physical world, they develop more complex ideas and concepts that prepare th...