Teachable Moments
Tips to Prepare Kids for Bad Weather
August 20, 2009
Hurricane Bill is heading north towards Halifax this weekend. It is a fact of life living so close to the ocean that hurricanes may affect our lives. The Hurricane Juan impacted Halifax in the night from Sunday, September 28, 2003 to Monday, September 29, 2003. Over 300,000 homes were without electricity from 1 day to over a week. We did not live in the Maritimes at the time. However we get the impression people were not as prepared as they could have been for the devastating effects of the storm.
Read more...
Preschooler YouTube Favourites
July 28, 2009
I totally enjoy YouTube. There are so many funny videos, retro goodness and even education videos on YouTube that one could spend endless time exploring. Although I do not have an iPhone (yet!), I am fortunate enough to have an iPod Touch, allowing me to access YouTube on the go (as long as I have wifi access). It did not take us long to discover the hidden luxury of having such technology at our finger tips. We can entertain the children when we have to wait for appointments, food, in line ups, etc. Now do not get me wrong, there are still times that simply waiting is valuable. We use the iPod in case of emergencies, when our children's patience has completely run out.
Read more...
It is a Great Day to be Canadian
July 02, 2009
Despite our running noses and coughs, our family made it out to some of the many celebrations in Halifax yesterday. With small children in tow it is always difficult to decide what to attend and what not to. In such a large city as Halifax, the events are scattered throughout the HRM, making it that much harder to find our niche.
Read more...
5 Fun Facts about Canada for Children
June 30, 2009
It is Canada's birthday tomorrow! In honour of that , today's list is all about Canada. Celebrating our nation's birthday is the perfect time to teach your children little facts about Canada. Here are a few to get the topic started.
Read more...
Celebrating Earth Day with your Children
April 14, 2009
Next week is Earth Day, April 22! We try to teach our children to live a sustainable and green life everyday, however celebrating always helps anchor those ideals. In an effort to plan our day I have been soaking up as much as I can, looking for activities that will help me teach our kids about Earth Day. Here are so ideas I have come across:
Read more...February - A New Beginning
February 02, 2009
February the month of Love. It is also usually the beginning of later winter, early spring! The harshness of December and January fades, the snow melts and once again we can venture outdoors. I am so ready to celebrate that! So what is up and coming in Halifax for kids in February to keep that cozy, melting, warm thoughts going? Art Gallery of Nova Scotia The Art Read more...
5 best ways to enjoy the Public Gardens
September 12, 2008
The Public Gardens are a fantastic place for preschoolers. They are open from May 1 - October 31, displaying amazing flowers, trees, a lake, fountains and ducks. Here are five tips to make the most of your trip to the Public Gardens: Head out early. If you have an early riser, head out to the Public Gardens right after breakfast (or better yet take breakfast and have a picnic!) The Public Read more...
More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in halifax
Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle
Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune
Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues
Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors
Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun
A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories
Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites
Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet
The Most Fun in Life Is Free!
The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots
The Voice of Being Savvy halifax:
Raechelle Masuda
Read more Being Savvy for:
Advertisement
Favorite halifax Lists
Advertisement
Review Your Preschool
Join the hundreds of halifax parents helping other parents find the right preschool for their child.
View Preschools and Daycare Centers in Other Cities
View preschools in other cities
- Akron Preschools >
- Albuquerque Preschools >
- Alexandria Preschools >
- Alpharetta Preschools >
- Anaheim Preschools >
- Ann Arbor Preschools >
- Arlington Preschools >
- Atlanta Preschools >
- Bakersfield Preschools >
- Baltimore Preschools >
- Baton Rouge Preschools >
- Bellevue Preschools >
- Birmingham Preschools >
- Boca Raton Preschools >
- Boise Preschools >
- Bronx Preschools >
- Charlotte Preschools >
- Cincinnati Preschools >
- Clearwater Preschools >
- Cleveland Preschools >
- Colorado Springs Preschools >
- Columbia Preschools >
- Columbus Preschools >
- Dayton Preschools >
- Denver Preschools >
- Detroit Preschools >
- Durham Preschools >
- El Paso Preschools >
- Fort Lauderdale Preschools >
- Fort Wayne Preschools >
- Fort Worth Preschools >
- Fremont Preschools >
- Fresno Preschools >
- Gainesville Preschools >
- Grand Rapids Preschools >
- Greenville Preschools >
- Hialeah Preschools >
- Honolulu Preschools >
- Houston Preschools >
- Huntsville Preschools >
- Indianapolis Preschools >
- Irvine Preschools >
- Jacksonville Preschools >
- Kansas City Preschools >
- Katy Preschools >
- Knoxville Preschools >
- Lakeland Preschools >
- Las Vegas Preschools >
- Lexington Preschools >
- Lincoln Preschools >
