Creating attachment with books
by Susan Ramsay, Early Literacy Specialist Ten-month-old Kyle had been stacking blocks with his mom. Repeatedly they had built small towers and knocked them down. “Oh no! Fall down!” Maybe it was the excitement of causing his blocks to crash that led Kyle to chuck one of them across the room.… READ MORE
Sing a song for learning
by Susan Ramsay, Early Literacy Specialist Sing a song of sixpence. Why? Brain experts are singing the praises of music. Neuroscience is proving that music triggers human activity and productivity. Brain research is showing us how neurotransmitters, synapses in our brains, and different parts of our brains are connected to our… READ MORE
Why ‘Once upon a time’ matters
It’s a curious thing. Why is it that we strive so hard to protect our children from harm, yet encourage them to imagine frightening creatures and situations? Kristen stood in line for hours with her daughter waiting for the H1N1 vaccine. A clever and resourceful mom, Kristen told her daughter… READ MORE
Winter Safari
by Susan Ramsay, Early Literacy Specialist It’s never too cold for a safari. You may not find wild African animals in the snow, but there are other exciting things that children will want to discover while on safari in Sharbot Lake. The Child Centre in Sharbot Lake is taking young children… READ MORE