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Did you know that recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to run your computer for up to four hours? Recycle, reduce, reuse! And this goes with for old computers too! Explorations received a donation of 10 refurbished computers this week from the Electronic Recycling Association. We wanted to say a big thank you to […]
Got a new computer and don’t know what to do with your last laptop? You can recycle it! The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is a non-profit organization that address the growing problem of e-waste! Explorations is proud to be partnering with ERA to bring awareness towards e-waste and working together to creating a greener future. […]
Author Bio: Cristin Howard runs Smart Parent Advice, a site that provides parenting advice for moms and dads. Cristin writes about all of the different ups and downs of parenting, provides solutions to common challenges, and reviews products that parents need to purchase. Virtual learning still feels like new territory, even after we’ve been doing […]
Welcome to Science Girls Squad! Science Girls Squad is a series of books about science for girls aged 7 to 10. The books all feature diverse characters with “girl power” attitudes exploring the amazing world of science and technology. Why do fiction books make a difference for young girls? Research shows that girls’ interest in […]
Explorations is proud to be working with the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to encourage early literacy and parent involvement. Supported by the generous donations of the Explorations’ community, these books will forward Explorations’ primary goal of creating an environment where learning is enjoyable, meaningful and diverse. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a free, early literacy […]
This article is written by Neve Spicer, Founder & Director of WeTheParents.org. There’s something to be said for the kind of learning that happens outside of books. It engages kids in a different way, fully grasping their senses and drawing them into the process of creating, refining, and developing their own skills and ideas. It’s […]
We hope you enjoyed our book recommendations for last month’s Explorer’s Book Club. We read We Are Water Protectors written by Carole Lindstrom and illustrated by Michaela Goade, and 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act by Bob Joseph. This month, we are highlighting LGBTQIA+ books to celebrate Montreal Pride! Our first book recommendation is And Tango […]
“All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” — Pablo Picasso We are all artists from our earliest days, from the first finger paintings we create and the first few lullabies we learn how to sing. Art exists all around us: on the roads where we march […]
Looking for a new remix when washing your hands? DO NOT FRET! Our counsellor Alexandra Peden wrote a hand washing song for all of us to dance, sing and wash our hands to! 🧼 👏 🎤 At Explorations Summer Camp, Alex is a counsellor in our Junior program. Catch her at camp singing, reading and dancing with our […]
JUNIOR LEANERS Explorations Camp Junior drop-off will begin each morning at 7:45 am at the de Maisonneuve entrance of the elementary school. Campers will be greeted by the Junior Coordinator, who will be joined by the rest of the Junior staff on the first day (on the field next to the entrance, rain or shine). The drop-off […]