Imagination Station

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With the school year coming to an end, I took it as an opportunity to clear up some art supplies. Last week I ran an activity with the kids called "Imagination Station." I brought out a bunch of random supplies and spread them around the room, then they had to use their creativity and let me know what they were going to create before getting started. Once the ideas came to mind they jumped right in, there were some interesting creations and the kids found supplies in bins that I didn't even know existed! Some of the most popular items that afternoon were the plastic cups, shaving cream and glow in the dark powder.

Jason

Sock Baby

Fun drinks

Aubrey's ant trap, I love it!

Rain or Shine

Hey Friends,

I hope everyone has been enjoying this amazing sunshine we have received the last few weeks, it is a great taste of what summer has in store for us. Every time we see the sun smiling down on us we waste no time rushing down to the playground after the kids get back from school. At the playground the kids can be found digging for water in the sand, chasing our neighbourhood squirrel, relaxing at the picnic benches or running around just playing and having fun with their peers.

There are times though when the weather is not on our side, but on one rainy afternoon we decided not to let the rain get in our way from having fun. It was just the perfect day to play, it was warm outside and the rain was mild. The kids were all reminded to grab their coats and once outside they were seen running, laughing and using their wild imagination with our wet surroundings. We had a water slide created, there were tribes of water people vs land dwellers interacting and of course hunting for our squirrel friend. I had a smile on my face the entire time, it was amazing for me to take this all in as it reminded me of my favourite childhood activity, playing in the rain!

We do our best to encourage play in any weather sun, rain, snow, and with the crazy weather changes in our city I just want to remind everyone to carry sunscreen or jackets depending on the day and lastly come prepared to play rain or shine.

Thanks
Jason

Sun Fun

Hey OSC Families!

 

Well, the sun is coming out and the temperatures are rising, so I figured I would ask the kids what their favourite part about warm weather is!

We got some great responses from some of the kids!

 

Lily: Playing with my friends!

Nyah: Running around outside!

Macy: Playing outside and going on the swings with my friends!

Camryn: Monkey bars!

 

For me, the warm weather reminds me of playing street hockey with all my friends when I was a kid.

 

We're looking forward to hearing more stories about what all the kids love about the warm weather. They are most definitely enjoying the weather though, as the park is filled with kids every single day it seems!

 

Cheers,

Ryan