Written by Alison Randall, Atelier Kids Pedagogista A “play” vs. “academics” debate has been happening for decades, in both early years and elementary school settings. As we learn more about the brains of our youngest citizens, we see strong evidence for letting...
10 Impactful Benefits of Nature Play Written by HiMama and shared with Atelier Kids Playing in nature is good for our body, mind, and soul! Providing ourselves and our children with opportunities to be in nature is unlike any other experience. Being in nature may mean...
“To the Indigenous, rocks are seen as ‘living ancestors’…they possess an energy, a spiritual energy and are often called ‘ancestor rocks’. Rocks are seen as symbols of permanence and resiliency…they are here on earth forever.” ~ Meaghan Salisbury, educator Métis...
September! New year…New beginnings! The start of the school year always feels like the true new year, doesn’t it? New routines, new schedules, and those wonderfully exciting new school supplies make anyone feel like a kid again! Is your little one starting...
The whirlwind of activity after having a child is joyful and lively, always a new adventure around every corner. Moments quickly turn into days and those days turn into months gone by. It feels like you and your partner just found out you’re expecting and now you’re...