March 2026 Newsletter

🌼 SANDBOX STATION DAYCARE

March 2026 Newsletter

March was a month full of discovery, creativity, and celebration at Sandbox Station Daycare! Our little learners explored exciting themes, enjoyed hands-on activities, and built strong friendships along the way.

🐞 Theme 1: BUGS, BUGS, BUGS!

Our curious explorers dove into the fascinating world of insects. We learned about caterpillars, butterflies, and all the tiny creatures that crawl and fly around us.

📚 Books We Read:

• The Very Hungry Caterpillar
• Bugs, Bugs, Bugs
• In the Tall, Tall Grass

Through stories and discussions, children learned about life cycles, habitats, and the importance of bugs in nature.

🖌 Activities:

• Fun Painting (creating colorful butterflies and bugs!)
• Play Dough Fun (making caterpillars and ladybugs)
• Kinetic Sand bug hunts
• Sorting toy insects by size and color
• Building bug homes with blocks
• Lacing activities to strengthen fine motor skills

🍀 Theme 2: ST. PATRICK’S DAY

We celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with lots of green and plenty of sparkle!

📚 Books We Read:

• Green Shamrock
• Lucky Trucker
• Rainbow of My Own

Children explored rainbows, shamrocks, and talked about “luck” and friendship.

🎨 Activities:

• Mixing Colours to create beautiful rainbows
• Shamrock Collage (cutting and pasting)
• Green-themed sensory play
• Draw and Tell: “What would you wish for at the end of a rainbow?”

🌟 Theme 3: ALL ABOUT ME

This special theme helped children celebrate who they are and what makes them unique!

📚 Books We Read:

• Kindness Makes Me Stronger
• What I Like About Me
• All About Me: A Sensory Story

We talked about kindness, feelings, family, and the wonderful qualities that make each child special.

💛 Activities:

• Self-portrait painting
• “About Me” collages
• Sharing circle (Draw and Tell)
• Building with friends to practice teamwork
• Sensory exploration activities

This theme helped build confidence, communication skills, and friendships.

📢 Announcements

🌷 Spring Break

March 16 – 27, 2026

🔔 Reminders

• Please call Sandbox Station if your child is sick or absent for the day.
• Parents, please update your subsidy for the fee increase if you are eligible.
• OOSC parents: Please update your subsidy if your child will be attending daycare during Spring Break.

Thank you to all our families for your continued support. We look forward to more learning, laughter, and springtime fun in April! 🌸✨

Love, Family & Celebration! 💖

Hello Sandbox Station families,

Welcome to February! This month is filled with love, togetherness, and exciting cultural celebrations. Our little learners will be exploring kindness, family connections, and creativity through hands-on activities, stories, and play-based learning. We can’t wait to share all the fun with your children!

❤️ February Themes

💝 Valentine’s Day

We’ll be talking about love, friendship, kindness, and caring for others. Children will practice sharing, expressing emotions, and celebrating friendships in age-appropriate ways.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Day

Family is at the heart of everything we do. Children will explore what makes their family special and learn that families come in many wonderful forms.

🧧 Chinese New Year

We’ll introduce children to Chinese New Year traditions, colours, and celebrations, encouraging curiosity and appreciation for different cultures.

📚 Featured Books This Month

• Hugs and Kisses
• Love Matters Most
• The Secret Life of Squirrels

These stories help promote kindness, love, imagination, and social-emotional learning.

🎨 Fun & Creative Activities

Our classrooms will be buzzing with creativity and exploration, including:

• ❤️ Heart collages
• 🧵 Lacing cardboard hearts
• 💌 Valentine card making
• 🔢 Heart sorting & Valentine counting activities
• 👨‍👩‍👧 Drawing family pictures
• ✋ Handprint art
• 🎭 Playdough creations
• 🎨 Watercolour mixing
• …and so much more!

Each activity is designed to support fine motor skills, early math, creativity, and self-expression.

📢 Important Announcements

• February 1 – Monthly fee is due
• February 16 – Family Day (Daycare closed)
• February 26 – Pink Shirt Day 💗 (We encourage everyone to wear pink to support kindness and anti-bullying!)

⏰ Friendly Reminders

• Please notify the daycare if your child will be absent:
  • OOSC: by 7:15 AM
  • Daycare: by 9:00 AM
• Please ensure your child is dressed appropriately for daycare and outdoor play.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We’re looking forward to a month full of love, learning, and laughter at Sandbox Station Childcare! 💕

— Sandbox Station Childcare Team 🏖️💛

Embracing Winter & Snow at Sandbox Childcare ⛄

Winter is here, and at Sandbox Childcare, we are excited to explore all the magic the season brings! This month, our classrooms are focusing on the themes of Winter and Snow, creating cozy, imaginative, and hands-on learning experiences for our children.

Through stories, creative activities, and seasonal play, children will learn about winter weather, snow, and how the world changes during the colder months—all while having lots of fun!

📚 Featured Winter Stories

Storytime is a big part of our learning, and this month we will enjoy these winter favorites:

• The Biggest Snowman Ever – A heartwarming story about teamwork, friendship, and creativity
• First Day of Winter – Helping children understand seasonal changes
• The Mitten and the Red Sled – Fun winter tales that spark imagination and discussion

These stories support early literacy skills while encouraging listening, comprehension, and group interaction.

⏰ Friendly Reminders for Families

Please take note of the following important reminders:

• ✔️ Please renew your subsidy if required
• ⏰ Drop-off cut-off time is 10:00 AM
• 📞 OOSC families: please call ahead if your child will not need pick-up
• 💳 Monthly fees are due on the 1st of every month

💙 Thank You!

Thank you for your continued support and partnership with Sandbox Childcare. We truly appreciate your trust in us and look forward to sharing a wonderful winter season filled with learning, laughter, and snowy fun! ❄️⛄

Vroom, Zoom & Autumn Bloom! 🍁🚗

Hello Sandbox Families! 😊

November has rolled in, bringing with it crunchy leaves, cozy sweaters, and the perfect mix of learning and laughter! At Sandbox Station Daycare, our classrooms are buzzing with creativity as we explore this month’s theme, Transportation! From painting with wheels to counting cars, our little learners are in for an exciting, hands-on month of discovery.

🚗 Theme of the Month: Transportation!

Our young adventurers are diving into the world of things that go! Through art, play, and storytelling, we’ll explore how different vehicles move, what they do, and where they take us. 🚜

Here’s a peek at this month’s fun-filled activities:

• 🧁 Making Playdough – Squish, roll, and mould your way into creative fun!
• ☁️ Shaving Cream Art – A sensory explosion of colour and giggles.
• 🚙 Transportation with Shapes – Building buses and trains using circles, triangles, and squares.
• 🎨 Colour Mixing Art – Watch little scientists discover what happens when red meets blue!
• 🧵 Lacing Beads – Strengthening those tiny hands and big imaginations.
• 🔢 Sequencing Math – Sorting, counting, and learning through play.

Each activity connects back to our theme while helping children develop essential skills — all while having tons of fun!

📚 Storytime Adventures

Books take us places — and this month, we’re going everywhere! Our little readers will hop aboard with:

1. ✈️ A Ticket Around the World
2. 🚗 Look Inside: Things That Go
3. 🚜 Excavator 123
4. 🚌 The Little School Bus
5. 🚙 Transportation

Whether we’re soaring through the skies or chugging along the tracks, story time always ends with smiles and “Let’s reread it!” moments. ✨

📅 Important Dates & Announcements

• ❤️ Tuesday, November 11, 2025 – Remembrance Day: Daycare will be closed as we take time to honour and remember those who served with courage and love.
• 🧑‍🏫 Monday, November 10, 2025 – Pro-D Day for OOSC: Out-of-School Care will be closed for Professional Development.

📢 Parent Reminders

As the air turns crisp and the leaves fall, here are a few gentle reminders to help make this season smooth and joyful for everyone:

• ✅ Monthly Fee Deadline: Fees are due by Friday, October 31, 2025.
• ✅ Subsidy Renewals: Please make sure your subsidy is up to date.
• ✅ Drop-off Cut-off Time: 9:00 AM — arrivals after this time can’t be accommodated (thank you for being on time!).
• ✅ Extra Essentials: Pack extra weather-appropriate clothes and indoor shoes for those cozy playtimes.
• ✅ Withdrawal Notice: One month’s notice is required if your child will be leaving the program.
• ✅ December Holiday Schedule:
  • 🎄 December 24, 2025 – Open 7:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
  • 🎅 December 25 & 26, 2025 – Daycare Closed
  • 🌟 December 29 & 30, 2025 – Open 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
  • 🎆 December 31, 2025 – Open 7:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
  • ❄️ January 1 & 2, 2026 – Daycare Closed
  ✨ We’ll reopen on January 5, 2026, ready for a fresh, fun-filled new year!

🍂 Fall Gratitude & Cozy Goodbyes

As we wrap up another wonderful month, we want to say thank you for your continued trust, support, and warmth. Watching your little ones explore, learn, and laugh together fills our hearts every single day.

Let’s make this November full of crunchy leaves, cozy hugs, and colourful creations. We can’t wait to share all the adventures ahead! 🍁

With smiles and sunshine,
The Sandbox Station Daycare Team ☀️