Boost fine motor skills with this fun ice cream-themed craft for preschoolers from Chestermere Playschool. Perfect for ages 3–5.

You might have seen us on Facebook or noticed our sign in the window at the Chestermere Rec Centre and wondered: what exactly is Playschool? We’re a play-based preschool for 3 to 5-year-olds. Basically, we’re preschool, but WAY more fun. Because that’s what being a kid is all about!

Chestermere Playschool kids dive into the butterfly life cycle with real caterpillars, crafts, and hands-on learning. See how spring brings science to life in the classroom!

This time of year we like to contact the families of the students who have a birthday on the cusp of being able to go to Kindergarten.

Alberta Education requires all Kindergarten students to turn five years old on or before December 31st of the school year they attend Kindergarten, but they can't be 6 years old on their first day of Kindergarten.

Dr. Seuss’ birthday may be on March 2, but at the Chestermere Playschool, we’re celebrating all month long! We’re diving into the wacky and wonderful world of Dr. Seuss with some of our favorite books and hands-on activities inspired by his imaginative stories.

This cute bear craft from the Chestermere Community Playschool is based on the book “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” By Eric Carle.  This craft gives kids the opportunity to practice following directions when they look at the pictures in the book and colour their animals to match.

This cute bear craft from the Chestermere Community Playschool is based on the book “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” By Eric Carle.  This craft allows kids to practice following directions when they look at the pictures in the book and colour their animals to match.