Session II Registration Now In Progress

Playful Pals is now taking registration for session II beginning on Feb 23. If you are interested in our program please call to schedule a visit to our facility. We can be reached Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. You can also leave us a voicemail and we will return your call as soon as possible. Our phone number is (905) 858-5910 ext. 162 or voicemail ext. 710.

Session II Themes of the Week

Week 1 Feb 23-25-27 1-2-3 Count With Me
Week 2 Mar 2-4-6 In Dinosaur Time
Week 3 Mar 9-11-13 Healthy Me
Week 4 Mar 23-25-27 Family Matters
Week 5 Mar 30 - 1-1 Friends of the Forest
Week 6 April 6-8 Bunnies & Baskets
Week 7 April 15-17 Creepy Crawlers
Week 8 April 20-22-24 "Get the Beat"
Week 9 April 27-29-1 Wheels, Wings & Moving Things
Week 10 May 4-6-8 House Pets
Week 11 May 11-13-15 Summertime Fun
Week 12 May 19-20-21 Graduation & Social

Photo Day Pictures

Dear Parents/Guardians:

We have recieved the childrens photos. We will be offering a package of photos for $25.00. This package will include (2) 5 x 7, (4) 4 x 6 & (8) wallets. If you are interested in ordering this package please speak to Ms. Whitford OR Mrs. Short.

Photos will be ready for pick up on Monday Dec. 15, 2008.

Thank-you!

Mittens & Scarves

With the cold weather upon us, we will be teaching the children all about winter weather. The teachers-of-the-week have developed some beautiful bulletin boards to teach the children about winter clothing. They have also developed many fun games which utilize fine motor skills, problem solving skills and recognition skills. This week we also have some special guests - musicians. They will be playing some holiday music for the children.

Holiday Party

Dear Parents:

We invite you to join us with your child on Thursday, December 18th for Playful Pals Playschool annual festive holiday party. There is NO playschool on Friday, December 19th, due to changes in the highschool schedule.

Morning session:
Please arrive with your child at 9:30 a.m. NOT 8:30 a.m.

Afternoon session:
Please arrive with your child at 1:15 p.m. NOT 12:15 p.m.

We have been rehearsing and are looking forward to seeing you!

Playful Pals Staff and Students

All About Me

This week the children will be learning all about themselves. They will be learning about the different parts of the body, how to take care of themselves and their emotions. The "teachers-of-the-week" have many fun activities planned. The game shown teaches children how to dress themselves and also teaches the parts of the body (head, shoulders, knees, toes, eyes, ears, mouth and nose). One of the songs that we will be singing this week is called 'head and shoulders'. We hope that the children share this song with you at home.

Shapes

This week the children will be learning about all different types of shapes. They will be learning about the circle, square, triangle, rectangle and many more. We have many fun and creative crafts this week. We hope you enjoy talking about them at home.

Music Makers

This week, your child will be learning all about music. They will have the opportunity to see live musicians (teachers-of-the-week) and learn about the different instruments that they play. They will also have the opportunity to make and play instruments of their own. The children will be learning the beat of music through these activities.

The game shown (Monkey's Music Match) is based on the children's book Monkey's Marching Band by Michaela Muntean and Nicole Rubel. Your child will learn about the cymbals, the trumpet, the piccolo, the tuba, the drum and the xylophone. This game uses children's fine motor skills as well as their recognition skills. We hope they enjoy putting together their own marching band.