Creative Studio for Children
             Vancouver, BC

I I recently took a workshop on field listening - consciously listening to outside sounds. I was amazed at how much sound there was...

Like many educators, I take time to reflect on my teaching practice, looking for areas of growth. Whenever I do this, I find my...

As I continue my journey with play-based learning, I'm realizing that to create an environment for children to inquire deeply and learn...

Last week a colleague and I had a thought provoking conversation about how to support or mentor educators who want to bring more...

A couple weeks ago, I witnessed firsthand the effect of Covid's social isolation on preschool children. I was running an outdoor...

Some days I find myself cringing when I hear the words self care. It makes me feel like there's one more thing being asked of me, and it...

So here we are again, dealing with another variant. Depending on where you live, you may be scrambling to figure out how to safely...

I recently had the opportunity to attend an online educational conference on loose parts. Having used loose parts in my preschool...

With the end of October fast approaching, we see the evidence of Halloween - front lawns decorated, activities with pumpkins, bats,...

With our culture's focus on academic achievement, we often forget that writing is a means of communication. At school, the curriculum...

Just before school broke for the holiday season, I had a magical moment with one of my tutoring students. He is in grade 3 and at school...

Connecting with nature can be a great way to spend time with yourself or with immediate family. The experience of the breeze on your...

Yesterday, I went for a walk, and because I was by myself, I found myself more in tune with nature. I was noticing details I may not...

I recently spent a morning with my 19 month old friend. We had a great time playing and sharing food as we usually do. On this...