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Week of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Dear families, September 30, 2021 is Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day honours the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families and communities and promotes understanding of residential school history. TRUTHBETWEEN 1879 AND 1996, the Government of Canada took First Nations, Métis, and

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Benefits of Sensory Play in early years

Benefits of Sensory Play in early years 12 Benefits of sensory play for babies and toddlers (Courtesy: www.petitjourney.com.au )  1. Sensory experiences support cognitive development.  Sensory play for babies helps developing brains bridge nerve connections. But it isn’t just good for the little ones as brain development continues into adulthood. New and frequent experiences create connections that improve

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Early learning and sensory play research

Early learning and sensory play research Research shows that sensory play builds nerve connections in the brain’s pathways, which lead to the child’s ability to complete more complex learning tasks. Sensory play supports language development, cognitive growth, fine and gross motor skills, problem solving skills, and social interaction. What is ‘Serve and Return’ ? Learn how sturdy brain architecture is built in young

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Did you know there are 7 senses?

Did you know there are 7 senses? Sight (Vision)  Hearing (Auditory)  Smell (Olfactory)  Taste (Gustatory)  Touch (Tactile)  (Text Reference: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/the_7_senses_supporting_your_childs_sensory_development) The two lesser-known senses are vestibular and proprioception and they are connected to the tactile sense (touch).  Vestibular (Movement): It involves movement and balance sense, which gives us information about where our head and body are in space. Helps us stay upright when we sit,

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