October 2013 – CFY Family Centre

R-tworx: Pumpkin Pinch Pots

A jack-o'-lantern (sometimes also spelled Jack O'Lantern) is typically a carved pumpkin. It is associated chiefly with the holiday Halloween. Typically the top is cut off, and the inside flesh then scooped out; an image, usually a monstrous face, is carved onto the outside surface, and the lid replaced. During the night, a candle is placed inside … Continue reading R-tworx: Pumpkin Pinch Pots

October 30, 2013 cfycoordinator Crafts, News, School Age Programs, Youth Programs

R-tworx: Stained Glass Windows

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October 30, 2013October 30, 2013 cfycoordinator Early Childhood Programs

Happy Halloween

This week at playroom, we had our Halloween party. We read Halloween stories, played some fun games and got our faces painted. Thanks to Jenn for letting us wrap her up like a mummy and doing the fabulous face painting. Thanks also to Crystal for bringing the yummy cookies and sprinkled marshmallows. We had such … Continue reading Happy Halloween

October 23, 2013 cfycoordinator Uncategorized

Halloween Party

Next week is our Halloween party at playroom. Put on your costume and come have some fun. We will have story time, snack and lots of fun games. Tuesday October 29th 1-3 Wednesday October 30th 9:30-11:30

October 23, 2013 cfycoordinator Early Childhood Programs

Creepy Spiders!

This week our theme was spiders. We made spiders out of small pumpkins and lollipops in preparation for Halloween. We had such a great week at playroom. It's so nice to see some new faces with new ideas to bring to the table. Thanks to all the moms and kids for making it such a … Continue reading Creepy Spiders!

October 17, 2013 cfycoordinator Early Childhood Programs

Pumpkins

This week our theme was pumpkins. We coloured on small pumpkins that can be bought at the grocery store. It was an easy craft that the smaller kids could do on their own. We also enjoyed the book "Five Little Pumpkins".

October 16, 2013October 16, 2013 cfycoordinator Crafts, School Age Programs

R-tworx: Kandinsky

Our first R-tworx session of the season began with bold colors and interesting textures inspired by the art of Wassily Kandinsky. This artist is best known for his painting "Concentric Circles" which is the most reproduced abstract artworks in the world! Our students played with bold rainbow colours and texture plates to achieve a layered background. … Continue reading R-tworx: Kandinsky

October 12, 2013October 12, 2013 cfycoordinator Early Childhood Programs

Happy Thanksgiving!

This week our theme at playroom was thanksgiving. We made a couple of different types of turkeys. Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at CFY. We hope you have a great long weekend and are able to spend it with family and friends.

October 7, 2013October 7, 2013 cfycoordinator Early Childhood Programs

Leaves!

This week our theme was leaves but we also incorporated Thanksgiving into it. The kids traced and cut out their hand prints and then wrote what they were thankful for. We did the same craft both days so each child was able to put some leaves on our "Thankful Tree".

October 1, 2013 cfycoordinator News, School Age Programs, Youth Programs

The CES Children’s Mural 2013

The 2013 CES Children's Mural is up! This painting is a "KIDLABORATION!" of many different sketches from children in grades k-4. (Huge bummer, I don't have the original artwork anymore!!) This project was made up of seven pieces of plywood, two cans of primer, 15 quarts of exterior latex and a lot of hard work. … Continue reading The CES Children’s Mural 2013