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.

If your 3- or 4-year-old loves to play, is ready to make new friends, and wants to explore the world around them, Chestermere Playschool is the preschool for you! The play-based curriculum is carefully designed by two exceptionally qualified teachers to nurture the skills needed for a smooth transition from home to kindergarten..

To make our fossils, each student was given a golf ball-sized piece of dough. They used rollers or their hands to flatten the dough. We allowed the kids to choose their favourite dinosaur toy to make imprints.

If your 3- or 4-year-old loves to play, is ready to make new friends, and wants to explore the world around them, Chestermere Playschool is the preschool for you! The play-based curriculum is carefully designed by two exceptionally qualified teachers to nurture the skills needed for a smooth transition from home to kindergarten..

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!

The early years, from birth to age six, are often called the most formative time in a child’s life. During this period, young children grow rapidly across five key areas of development: physical, cognitive, language and communication, social-emotional, and adaptive/self-help.

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.

The Chestermere-Strathmore Family Resource Network (FRN) plays a vital role in supporting families within the Chestermere and Strathmore communities. This network is part of a province-wide initiative in Alberta, aimed at providing comprehensive services and resources to families, children, and youth.

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.