Sensory fun at EarlyON Markham Gateway! Families mixed glue, baking soda, contact lens solution & water—stretching, squeezing & creating together! Children showed great self-regulation & communication skills. Sensory play builds brains & sparks creativity!

Our Bayview Hill school age kids explored the Walking Water experiment—adding water to 2 cups, colouring paper towel with markers, and watching colours travel from one cup to the other -- combining science &creativity, as children observed capillary action and how water moves.

Happy International Day of Families! Families are a child’s first teacher and strongest support system. Today, we recognize and honour the vital role families play in nurturing growth, learning, and resilience. Together, we help children thrive! #DayOfFamilies

Highlighting #BlackExcellence through #FebForeverFridays Meet Ilhan Abdullahi: organizer, educator & filmmaker advocating for Black youth & newcomers through storytelling, research & film. Her award-nominated work uplifts community voices. Learn more: bit.ly/4k49JBR

As many of us enjoy the long weekend, we also acknowledge that Victoria Day commemorates a colonial legacy that continues to shape Canada today. Let’s use this time to reflect on our shared history and how we can walk the path of reconciliation with respect and action.

Adorable wool masterpieces by the creative kids in our Parkland and Tony Pontes school age programs! Each piece is made with imagination, care, and a lot of 💖!!

Stack it, spread it, taste it! Sandwich-making was on the menu in our Parkland school age program. These moments are about more than food—they’re about fostering creativity, connection, and confidence.

Stack it, spread it, taste it! Sandwich-making was on the menu in our Parkland school age program. These moments are about more than food—they’re about fostering creativity, connection, and confidence.

Every shade is beautiful! 💛🤎🖤 An early elementary school teacher combines science and poetry to encourage children to celebrate their own skin tone and that of their classmates. A thoughtful activity from Rethinking Schools > bit.ly/4iLCyll #FebForeverFridays

Inclusion means every child can learn, play, and grow together. This National AccessAbility Week, we reaffirm our commitment to inclusive environments where children of all abilities are valued and supported. Together, we can build programs—and a future—where everyone belongs.

Stories are better when shared. We love seeing these young readers in our Parkland Early Learning & Child Care Centre exploring, imagining, and learning — together.

#FebForeverFridays Supporting Black children and families begins with listening, learning, and leading with equity. A powerful read for anyone in early years care and education! 🧡 cece-talk.ca/2025/03/foster…

June marks National Indigenous History Month - a time to deepen our understanding of the diverse histories, cultures and experiences of Indigenous peoples in Canada. Learning is part of reconciliation. Let’s take time this month to listen, reflect and act. bit.ly/3wZnv5T

June is Pride Month. 🏳️‍🌈 Check out some of the activities around the GTA that promote diversity and inclusion. pridetoronto.com

It’s Canadian Environment Week! 🌱At Family Day, we believe the best way to care for the planet is to start young—outdoors, hands-on, and curious. From planting seeds to exploring nature, children build lifelong respect for the environment through play.

On #WorldEnvironmentDay, we’re reminded that outdoor learning in the early years shapes future environmental leaders. At Family Day, every seed planted and bug discovered helps children build knowledge, care, and connection with nature.

#FebForeverFridays As a Black woman who grew up in a challenging neighborhood in the Bronx and went on to achieve academic success, Dena Simmons understands that for many students of color, succeeding in school means having to hide parts of who they are. youtube.com/watch?v=8sQ2p8…

Eid Mubarak! Wishing all of our friends a joyful Eid al-Adha filled with peace and togetherness.

Team members from our Peel EarlyON sites recently took part in the 2025 EarlyON Staff Professional Learning Day — a fantastic day of growth, connection, and collaboration with colleagues from across Peel Region!

#TruthandReconciliation It's been 10 years since the release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action. A decade later, many calls remain unmet. Reconciliation requires truth, commitment, and action—every day. nctr.ca/education/trut…