Play Centres
Learning Through Play
The programs at Dragonfly are informed by Montessori style learning strategies. They are designed to meet the needs of both children and families through specific goals and objectives.
We focus on building off of the strengths of each child, taking advantage of every teachable moment to further your little one's early childhood education.
Gym
We have an open indoor space for running and imagination games. We have bikes, a skate board, a gymnastics mat, balls, racquets, an indoor climbing set, buggies, and sit-in cars for optimal gross motor development.
Dress-up Bin
Located in the gym is a favorite centre for children to further emerge themselves in dramatic play
Music
A large array of instruments are available for spontaneous musical expression and skill development. Children's musical confidence grows as they develop rhythm and tone recognition with a keyboard, accordion, drums, ukulele, and more!
Outdoor and Active Play
Outdoor play during all seasons of the year are enjoyed. Water play in summer and sledding in winter, as well as an on-site pump track, keep children moving all year round.
Craft Bins and Table
Painting, gluing, cutting, constructing from new and a vast array of reusable (recyclable materials) allow each child to enjoy the discovery of three-dimensional creations.
Play Mobil, Lego and Blocks of all sizes
We have loads of Playmobil for both ages groups. Our assortment of lego and blocks supports fine motor skills and other cognitive development.
Cars, Trucks, and Trains
Kids love car and truck play. We have various tracks to build road designs with.
Board Games and Interactive Toys
Such as Hungry Hippo and Fishing, and Chutes and Ladders.
Marbles
Including building tracks for them and other marble games.
Magnets
Various magnet sets are available for building and designing with.
Play dough, Gak and/or Magic Mud
Have fun making and playing with in a multitude of creative ways! We have a new ice cream maker for to make cones and sundays
Magic Sand
This new manipulative material provides a rewards sensorial experience as shapes become easily formed.
Gardening
Seedlings are started and planted, and then observed, tended to and enjoyed as they grow. We plant carrots, potatoes, peas and leafy greens and also enjoy picking berries and apples on site.
Worms and Soil
Available for ongoing appreciating and discovering. Encouraging participation with worms and soil, strengthens our appreciation and care for the natural environment.
Aquarium
A community fish tank with three different species of aquatic plants provides an inspiring look at the sword fish, goldfish and orange apple snails that thrive in this aquatic eco-system.
Science experiments
Science experiments are performed by the children to enhance critical thinking and love of learning.
Sand and Pebble Exploration
This can be a relaxing interactive centre or a highly sociable place to create and play. Water can be added to the sand table for added joy.
Water Exploration
Outdoor water play in the summer or indoor water play all year, allows for pouring, sifting, funneling, and squeezing. Children are able to interact with the bubble water to build fine motor skills or splash and spray, while having fun with friends.
Cognitive Games
Cognitive Games such as Memory, Dominoes, and Perfection are both fun and educational.
Puzzles
Realistic puzzles from nature, farming, culture, maps, letters, numbers, and construction currently available.
Letters
Interactive phonetic sound table along with chalk board to practice writing letters learning from the Montessori Sand Paper Letters. We have a phonetic fishing game to help make learning fun!
Numerals and Counting
Games and sand paper letters are placed on the wall to feel and learn.
Books
Wonderful books are chosen from the library along with Dragonfly's personal library.
Construction Table
Real nails are used on a piece of wood for the children to develop hand-eye coordination and wood constructing skills.