Kids@ Churchill Park Resources
We here at Kids@ Churchill strive to bring you resources and practical helps for your family and home.
In the Kitchen with Churchill Chefs presents Granola Bars
Well, that was a lot of rain we receive in June! Rainy day means a perfect day for cooking with your loved ones. A lot of you have been asking for Chef Caroline’s granola bar recipe, so she agreed to share it with you! It’s an easy one to make and your little...
In the Kitchen with Churchill Chefs presents Fish Curry
This month in the kitchen we’re visiting the world of curries. This variety of dishes originate from the Indian subcontinent and are usually prepared in a sauce which includes a combination of spices or herb. They are so versatile! Vijay, cook at Pump-Kin Patch,...
In the Kitchen with Churchill Chefs presents Potato Salad
The days are getting longer everyday now, everything is greener, and we can see some flowers coming out already! It feels so great! This month Chef Caroline wanted to share with you her delicious potato salad. This salad is a perfect side dish for summer, especially...
In the Kitchen with Churchill Chefs presents Arakas (Greek style peas)
Last month in the kitchen, we brainstorm to bring some new summer item on the menu and we have a lot of ideas! Ghenet, our assistant cook tolls us the story about a meal she used to eat when she was in Greece. She calls it “Arakas” and describes it as a green pea...
Open-Ended Questions for Raising Children with Growth Mindset
Resource developed by Mani Sehdev “The most interesting conversations with children are often those that result from a sequence of open-ended questions that move the discussion and reveal responses that you would never have imagined”. Using open-ended questions is a...
In the Kitchen with Churchill Chefs presents Mango Squares
Well, finally spring is here! It feels good to see the snow melting, doesn’t it? This month we brought sunshine into our kitchen! Lately, we’ve been working on delicious and colorful mango squares. Those squares are so delicious, we couldn’t keep it just for us. Mango...
In the Kitchen with Churchill Chefs presents Corn Chowder
The month of February has brought Calgary some extremely cold temperatures. We thought we could offer you a delicious recipe to keep you warm on those cold days. This is the kitchen favorite soup for those long winter days. This Corn Chowder is easy to make and will...
Why Observation is Important?
How do Educators plan learning opportunities for the children? Observations are the key to good program planning. Observations help adults understand the strengths and needs of each child. Early Childhood Educators observe children to get to know them better and get...
Play is Learning!
Churchill Park Family Care Society’s implements a learning through play philosophy. As touched on in our November Newsletter, Play is Learning! Think of play as a way to try new things, build new skills and practice existing skills. Through play children get...
Understanding Detoxification and Its Impact
By Dr. Michelle Hagel, ND We live in a toxic world in fact we are born toxic, as chemicals can cross through the placenta and umbilical cord from mother to child. We are then exposed to unavoidable toxins daily, toxins from environmental pollution, food sources...
Connection Precedes Learning and Self-regulation ~ Why Relationships are Foundational in Education and Life
About the author: Vince Gowmon is the author of Let the Fire Burn ~ Nurturing the Creative Spirit of Children, and Wild Empty Spaces ~ Poems for the Opening Heart. He presents keynotes and playshops and offers somatic life coaching and counselling in person, on Skype,...
Health in 2018
Health and happiness are the most important things for our family. Alternative medicines can be a key component in helping your family achieve optimal health and wellness. As a Naturopathic doctor, I see individuals of all ages for various concerns. My practice...
Predicting Child Success Through Oral Language Development
Oral language is one of the most powerful predictors of social success, school success, and achievement in reading and writing. It is important to understand the components of oral language and watch for signs of healthy language development across domains in our...
Screening-and Monitoring
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Operate A Day Home
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