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12 Sep2016April 26, 2017
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A Splat-tastic Day!

Painting, Pounding, and Power! 2 exciting activities were set up for the children for “Splat Day”. One was set up as a mystery for the children to solve – white cotton face pads were scattered around a white piece of paper. Plastic hammers, wrenches and sticks were placed around the paper for children to pound...

20 Jun2016December 21, 2016
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South Point Waiting List update

K.I.D.S. Inc. is opening its second location in January 2017 in École South Pointe School for infant, preschool and school age children.  The Online Child Care Registry (waiting list)  www.manitoba.ca/onlinechildcareregistry for our new site will be available on JUNE 30, 2016. Families will be able to choose the “K.I.D.S Inc. South Pointe” site on that date....

20 May2016April 26, 2017
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Emergent Culture

The fascinating outcome of emergent curriculum is that it is often occurs spontaneously and unexpectedly. Our Red River College student, Michelle, was wearing a pair of beaded earrings one day that piqued the interest of the children. They had many questions about where they came from. When she explained that she purchased them from a...

29 Feb2016April 26, 2017
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Spot the Dog

The children in the afternoon group have perhaps spent part of the morning with us, gone to school, played outside once they return, have a “social” lunch, cleaned up and listened to stories/sing songs all before 1:00! Kaberi and Erin spent the first part of the school year getting to know the children – their...

26 Jan2016November 14, 2016
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Olivia’s Adventures!

This fall, the Enchanted Forest staff sent a kid size back pack home with each child for a visit. It was a wonderful way to connect with each child and family. The backpack contained many items for children to share with their families: 1) An Olivia stuffed animal for children to interact with, cuddle with,...

04 Dec2015April 26, 2017
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South Pointe update for December 2015

École South Pointe School Update December 2015 As construction proceeds, Pembina Trails staff are busy preparing for the first day of school in September 2016. Our new principal and vice-principal have already been announced. The new school building will be state-of-the-art, but it is Pembina Trails staff, and the broader community, who will help make École South Pointe...

06 Nov2015November 14, 2016
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Hot Chocolate

After the 11th day of no sun, the staff in the Enchanted Forest decided to treat the children to Hot Chocolate. The event started with a brisk walk outside in the misty rain that turned into a bit of snow. Thankfully it melted when it hit the ground. The staff provided 2 recipes for the...