WILD CHILD: Having fun outside when it is HOT!

You can have fun and stay safe outside with your child even in the extreme heat. Today on the blog Tandy share the tips our WILD CHILD playgroup uses to keep having fun when it is HOT!

Blog, play, safety, summer, Wild ChildNT MortonJuly 25, 2023WILD CHILD, Hot Weather, Heat, heat warning, outdoor play

WILD CHILD: What bites, stings or itches in our forests?

We often get questions about which plants and creatures in London are dangerous. Read on as Tandy shares the good news that staying safe is very easy in our area.

Blog, safety, summer, teaching, Wild ChildNT MortonMay 5, 2023Wild Child, outdoor play, bites, plants

Wild Child: Warm Weather Outdoor Play

Some tips for staying safe and having fun outside as the weather warms up.

Blog, family, play, safety, spring, summer, Wild ChildNT MortonApril 28, 2023wild child, summer, ticks, forest safety

HIRING: Finance & Operations Manager

We are in the process of hiring a Finance & Operations Manager.

ChildreachApril 18, 2023employment, careers, ece, summer, ldnont

WILD CHILD: Nature Prescription

Read about the benefits of time outside for mental and physical health.

WILD CHILD Spring Plants: Trout Lillies

Have you ever wished you knew just a little more about the plant and animal life you see when you head outside? Read more with I Spy Trout Lillies

Blog, Wild ChildChildreachApril 11, 2023environmental stewardship, forest, grow, learn, ontario, plants, play, tdfef, wild child, Wild Child I Spy, wildlife

WILD CHILD Spring Plants: Skunk Cabbage

Have you ever wished you knew just a little more about the plant and animal life you see when you head outside?

Blog, play, spring, Wild ChildChildreachApril 5, 2023wild child, outdoor play

WILD CHILD: Building resilience by being outside

Playing outside builds resilience, that amazing ability to bounce back when hard things happen. Read on as Tandy discusses just what that means.

Blog, Wild ChildNT MortonApril 4, 2023wild child, outdoor play, resillence, all weather play, spring

WILD CHILD: Embracing Spring

Have you noticed the weather? Rainy, hot, sunny, cold. Spring brings it all. Read as Tandy shares why you want to play outside in all the weather spring offers.

Blog, fall, nature connection, play, spring, Wild ChildNT MortonMarch 31, 2023spring, all weather play, fun in all weather, rain, sleet, outdoor play

Annual General Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Childreach will be held on at 265 Maitland Street on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 7 p.m.

ChildreachMarch 29, 2023

Let’s talk about Loose Parts!

Loose parts are a great way to incorporate creativity, curiosity and connections of everyday items into your play.

ChildreachMarch 7, 2023

WILD CHILD: Don't Pop The Bubble

What is a play bubble? How can you enter it? Read on as Tandy shares about noticing invitations to join your child’s play.

Blog, parenting, playNT MortonMarch 7, 2023play, play bubble, children, child-led

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunity

We are seeking volunteer childminders for an event on Tuesday, March 28.

ChildreachMarch 1, 2023

WILD CHILD: Climbing Rocks

Read a parent (who happens to be an ECE’s) perspective on outdoor adventuring with her son.

Blog, Wild Child, winterChildreachFebruary 24, 2023wild child

CLOSED - February 23

Childreach will be closed today including the ECE Resource Centre due to inclement weather.

ChildreachFebruary 23, 2023

Wild Child: Find a New Forest to Explore this Family Day

Tandy shares the “Find a new forest” resource.

play, spring, summer, Wild Child, winter, BlogNT MortonFebruary 18, 2023forest, wild child, explore, london, play, outdoor

Wild Child: This week we saw…

This weather is getting warmer and plants and animals are starting to show themselves. Tandy shares two of the birds we heard and saw this week at Wild Child.

Blog, spring, Wild Child, winterNT MortonFebruary 16, 2023birds, wild child, winter, spring, birding, bird calls, chickadee, raven, crow, cardinal

HIRING: Summer Day Camp Positions

We are in the process of hiring a number of summer day camp positions.

ChildreachFebruary 16, 2023employment, careers, ece, summer, ldnont

Wild Child: Don't forget to build with snow

Winter offers unique play opportunities. Don’t miss your opportunity to build with your little one while the snow is here.

Blog, play, winter, workshopNT MortonFebruary 3, 2023Winter, building, wild child, blog, play, ice, snow

It’s Family Literacy Day!

It’s January 27, 2023, and that means it is Family Literacy Day! We wanted to share a few ideas and resources for you to celebrate and support literacy at home.

Guest UserJanuary 27, 2023