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What is a Pedagogista and Why Does Bambini Have Them?
If you’ve visited a Bambini program, you’ve probably heard of the centre’s “Pedagogista” but maybe you weren’t entirely clear on what is meant by job title. This article defines what a Pedagogista is, the tasks they perform, and why their role is so critical to our Bambini programs.
The Benefits of Gardening with Children in a Child Care Setting
Gardening with children is the cornerstone of a holistic childcare program. Bambini provides children with ample opportunities to explore nature, plants, and gardening. It's one of the defining characteristics that sets Bambini apart as a high-quality childcare program. This article highlights the...
How Bambini Uses Provocations in its Programs
If you’ve visited a Bambini program, you’ve probably heard the term “provocations” but maybe you weren’t entirely clear on what is meant by this. This article defines what a provocation is and how educators observe and document the children interacting with provocations.
Bambini Helps. Bambini Gives Hope.
Bambini HOPE is a community initiatives project whose vision is: that wherever a Bambini is planted, the community will grow and thrive!! Read this article to learn more about this unique, ground-breaking group!!
Creative Ways to Get Your School-Aged Child to Talk About Their Day
Is the question, “How was your day?” met with a one-word answer?! This article will provide you with some useful tips to get your school-aged child to talk to you about their day.
Clever Ways to Get Your Children Out of the House on Busy School Mornings
Use some of these best-kept secrets and hacks to get your school-age children out the door on busy school mornings without a fuss or a fight!
Back to school: tips for families of children in kindergarten and after school daycare – after school care
It’s hard to believe September is almost here! If your child is the right age for kindergarten in St. Albert or Edmonton, or perhaps they are returning to school and will be in an after-school daycare, then now’s the time to start your preparations! This article delves into back-to-school prep and...
The Benefits of Child-Led Learning in Early Childhood Programs
Child-led learning is one of the key phrases used when defining Reggio-inspired programs such as Bambini Learning Group. People often underestimate child-led learning and feel more comfortable with traditional approaches. The familiarity of traditional early learning environments may feel more...
How Bambini Child Care Centres Make Health and Fitness a Priority
As a Reggio-inspired, holistic child care centre, Bambini makes health and fitness a priority for the children in its programs. Bambini’s approaches are multi-faceted and have a positive impact on the families who attend their centres. YOGA Bambini programs regularly engage in yoga...
Transitioning Your Child to a New Daycare: 9 Tips for Families
Transitioning your child to a child care centre can be challenging for children and their families. We as human beings tend to get nervous when encountering something new and unknown. As a high-quality Reggio-inspired child care centre, Bambini has given extra thought to the process of...