cfycoordinator Crafts, Games, News, School Age Programs

For our Winter Themed after school program the Pre-K - Gr 1 classes took part in snowball relays, snowman decorating game and snow dough. To take part in these activities read below: Snowball Relay: You will need: Spoons Styrofoam Balls A large space items to mark the start and finish (such as hula-hoops) items to … Continue reading

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Girls Circle Round-Up

Our 2013 Girls Circle session ended just before Christmas.  I was so pleased to be able to work with such a creative and caring group of young women.  Through the fall we had been working through our "Being a Girl" work book and had spent time discussing friends, bullies and ways to help empower ourselves. … Continue reading Girls Circle Round-Up

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At Home Alone

On Oct 28th and Nov 4th, 2013 the At Home Alone program was held for students in grades 4,5, 6 at the Carlyle elementary school.  The program teaches children how to stay at home alone safely for short periods of time by instructing street safety, fire and kitchen safety and basic first aid.  Students are … Continue reading At Home Alone

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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

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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

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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

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Eat Healthy Foods!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBMxpDbp51A Hi Everyone! It has been a while, hasn't it!? I know I have a few summer posts to catch up on this week.  Wow, did we ever have a busy summer! In the mean time check out some of our photos and activities visit our Facebook page.  Or, while you wait, consider … Continue reading Eat Healthy Foods!

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Watercolours on canvas

Last Thursday Rachel and the kids tried their hand at watercolour on canvas.  I must say, the results turned out very well!   This week will be our last R-tworx session before the Summer Club begins.  I just can't wait!  Hope to see you all there.   Cheers, Jenn S.