Pass the Shamrock: A Flexible Preschool Fine Motor Game for Any Holiday
For St. Patrick’s Day, we played a fun game called Pass the Shamrock. It’s easy to adapt for any theme or holiday, and all you need are clothespins and an item to pass around.
Make your own lucky green Slime for st. patrick’s day
Looking for a little magic this St. Patrick’s Day? Instead of chasing rainbows, bring the fun home with this easy and exciting slime recipe! With a little green and a touch of gold, kids will love making (and playing with) this sparkly, stretchy slime.
Winter Learning at Chestermere Playschool: The Mitten by Jan Brett
At Chestermere Playschool, we love pairing great books with our monthly classroom themes. One of our favourites is Winter and Holidays, and The Mitten by Jan Brett is a perfect fit every single time.
Northern Lights & Polar Bear Craft with the Chestermere Playschool
This fun craft from the Chestermere Community Playschool, involving polar bears and the Northern Lights, gives preschoolers the opportunity to work on their cutting skills, and also to be creative in their choice of colours!
Two Free Gingerbread House Making Programs Coming to Chestermere and Langdon
There are two Gingerbread House Making events happening on Monday, December 8 in Chestermere and Langdon. They are both free, but registration is required.
Easy Fall Craft with the Chestermere Playschool
This hands-on craft from the Chestermere Playschool helps little ones explore shapes, colours, and textures while sparking curiosity about nature.
6 Easy Halloween Crafts and Activities for Kids
Looking for fun, affordable ways to keep the kids entertained this Halloween? Whether you're in Chestermere or nearby, these six simple crafts and activities are perfect for a cozy afternoon at home.
Teaching Kids to “Glue Raindrops, Not Puddles” – A Chestermere Playschool Favourite
At the beginning of the school year, we like to read the story 'Too Much Glue' by Jason Lefebvre. In the story, Matty uses too much glue and ends up getting stuck to his art project! So his art teacher reminds the class, "glue raindrops, not puddles!" We love this book to help our students practice using a small dot of liquid glue.
DIY Handprint Keychains – A Tiny-Handed Hug You Can Carry
Whether it’s for Mother’s Day, Grandparents’ Day, or just because someone deserves a little handmade magic, these handprint keychains are a sweet, sentimental keepsake that fits in your pocket (and won’t melt in the car like chocolate).
For St. Patrick’s Day, we played a fun game called Pass the Shamrock. It’s easy to adapt for any theme or holiday, and all you need are clothespins and an item to pass around.