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 🏖️💛