Infants

We’re welcoming the fall season in our Infant Program, and October will be a month full of movement, exploration, and sensory discovery! Gross Motor Development – many of our infants are on the move – taking first steps, practicing balance, and becoming eager little climbers. To support this stage, we’ll be adding more climbing and gross motor opportunities in the room, such as soft climbers, push toys, and tunnels. These activities will help build coordination, confidence, and strength while allowing the children to explore their growing independence. Sensory Play – this month, we’ll explore new textures, sights, and sounds through sensory play. Some of our activities will include: Autumn-themed bins with safe, natural items like leaves, pinecones, and fabric pumpkins; Water play with scoops and cups; Mess-free sensory bags with gel, beads, or crinkle paper.These experiences encourage curiosity, fine motor development, and language growth as we talk about what the children are seeing and feeling. Music and Movement – music continues to be a joyful part of our day. We’ll explore instruments, scarves, and action songs to engage the infants in rhythm and movement. Music supports language development, self-expression, and social connection. We’ll also enjoy circle time sing-alongs and dancing to seasonal songs that capture the fun of autumn. Looking Ahead – as the weather cools, we encourage families to send cozy layers for outdoor play. We’ll continue to enjoy fresh air daily, as it supports the children’s physical and emotional well-being. We look forward to a fun and busy October
full of new milestones, discoveries, and laughter! Thank you, as always, for your support and partnership in your child’s learning journey.

Preschool

Jr Preschool

For the month of October, the group will be doing lots of fun activities such as painting little pumpkins, colouring leaves, making paintings with leaves from the outdoors and decorating our class room for fall and Halloween. We will be doing some educational work such as learning the reason why the leaves fall off
the trees and why the leaves change colours. We will also be doing a craft to send home for Thanksgiving!

Sr Preschool

For the month of October, the group will be exploring literacy activities and learning to recognize their names. We will have sensory bins based on our favourite books, we will have puzzles that have our names and faces, and we will start a special book/ morning meeting bin. October brings Halloween so our preschoolers will have Friday dress up days, stay tuned for the themes! We will also have sensory activities in a spooky theme. SR Preschool room will continue our construction work with cars, ramps and blocks. Watch for pictures! As always, we spend lots of time outdoors so please bring weather appropriate clothing and footwear. Thank you!