Folkmanis Puppets

Puppet play encourages imagination, dramatic play and good old fashioned fun. You can find the award winning Folkmanis puppets (like the adorable bunny pictured above) at the Early Years Learning Store (located with Child Care Options) for 25% off the regular price for the entire month of March!

Introducing The Arts

 

Harmony in Red - Henri Matisse

It's no secret that we are big supporters of child development here at Child Care Options, and the arts are an important part of that process.   Research  shows exposure to arts in children has a positive influence in their overall achievement (in areas such as math skills and problem solving.)  Take a look at Catherine Read's (from Simon Fraser University) paper "Fine Art, Imagination and Literacy" for more details. 

 Looking for ways to incorporate the arts in your everyday environment?  A great place to start is a series of board books by authors Julie Merberg and Suzanne Bober.  This colourful collection includes the beautiful art work of different artists accompanied by simple rhyming text.  You can read these at circle time, one on one and have them out for children to explore on their own.  Check out an excerpt from "A Magical Day With Matisse"below. 

 

Want to check out these books in person? Make your way to our our Early Years Learning Store!

Save 25% at The Early Years Learning Store

Check out our great new selection of touchable bubbles, no-spill bubble jars and giant bubble sabers for huge bubbles!

Come visit us for *25% off* all plastic animals, dinosaurs and insects!

Stay tuned for more information about our August Sidewalk Sale!