Greetings!
Happy New Year to all our Wee Watch Families and Providers! We had an exciting 2019, as we celebrated our 35
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year of providing quality licensed home child care! We could not be more proud of our 1,000 child care Providers, 70 Home Visitors and 41 agencies that are dedicated to delivering the highest quality care for over 4,200 children across communities in Ontario!! One of the things we are very proud of is our educational programming. Not only do all children receive Play and Learn workbooks that are designed for all ages and stages of development, but our Providers have access to programming that assists with the development of cognitive, language, and gross and fine motor skills. One of our most popular programs is “Together Wee Can” which we started in 2007 as a way to connect children with their community and connect all Wee Watch Agencies with each other as they simultaneously participated in events during a week/month. The program has evolved and now offers additional programming for Providers to deliver that is designed around an annual theme or idea, while staying true to its roots of connecting our communities. If you haven’t seen this slideshow on our Facebook page,
click here
to check out how the children and Providers participated in Together Wee Can in 2019.
For 2020, we are pleased to tell you that our Together Wee Can program is entitled, “Step into STEM”. STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math and is extremely popular with children of all ages, parents and educators. Children are naturally curious and love to experiment, test, build, sort and count – all things they will be focusing on this year. Each month Providers will engage the children in active experimentation, indoors and out, as they learn about these subjects through play. Learning about STEM gets children excited to learn, it helps build critical thinking and a sense of curiosity in children of all ages, while having fun! Stay connected to all the fun by following us on
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Holidays & Celebrations in January & February:
New Year's Day - Wednesday, January 1st
Orthodox Christmas - Tuesday, January 7th
Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Monday, January 20th
Chinese New Year - Saturday, January 25th
Groundhog Day - Sunday, February 2nd
Valentine's Day - Friday, February 14th
Family Day - Monday, February 17th
Shrove/Pancake Tuesday - February 25th
Ash Wednesday - February 26th
Sincerely,
Lisa Parise
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Learning Is Fun With Wee Watch...
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Wee Watch's exclusive educational program that promotes age appropriate learning through play and activities. Click on the age group below to see tips and activities.
Wee Beginners (0-18 m):
Wee Explorers (18 m-3 yrs):
Wee Builders (3-4 yrs):
Wee Learners (4-5 yrs):
Wee Experts (5-6 yrs):
Wee Mentors (6+ yrs):
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Wee Watch promotes a wonderful opportunity to bring all of our homes across Ontario together to participate in themed activities and events on certain days, weeks and months. Activities are exclusive to Wee Watch and carefully chosen for their importance to children and their families.
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is years Together Wee Can program is “Together Wee Can Step Into STEM,” which is the study of science, technology, engineering and math.
Throughout the year, Providers and children will explore STEM through various activities and experiments, fin fields such as biology, robotics, mechanical engineering, and math, as well as many others. Our programming will provide a good introduction to the world of STEM for the children.
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How to Create Your Own Family STEM Game Night
Family game night has been a long-standing tradition in many homes. It's a great way to bond and have fun as a family. But how about adding a little educational fun to the mix by exploring STEM together?
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Let's Be Social!
We have so much to share with you...
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Pinterest for helpful parenting tips, children's crafts, activities, recipes, important updates, events and inspiration.
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Wee Play & Learn
Learning Activities To Do At Home
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Our Wee Play & Learn section provides you with a learning activity you can do with your child, together at home. These are developed to engage their senses and emerging skills. Choose the activity that meets your child’s interest and stage of development.
Wee Beginners (0-18 months):
Wee Explorers (18 months-3 years):
Wee Builders (3-4 years):
Wee Learners (4-5 years):
Wee Experts (5-6 years):
Wee Mentors (6+ years):
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Cooking with kids isn't just about recipes, it's about harnessing imagination, empowerment, and creativity.
Check out this months recipes for kids:
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Congratulations to our wonderful Providers on their milestone anniversaries!
We thank you for your ongoing commitment to Wee Watch and the excellent professional care you provide.
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