TOYBOX at the Frontenac School!

ToyBox Manitoba
7 days ago
2 min read

For the past few months, TOYBOX has been bringing playful everyday learning to families at Frontenac School in the Louis Riel School Division. With a warm welcome from Kyla, TOYBOX was invited to join the “Stay & Play” program in the Family Centre.

Dr. Sheri & Kyla at "Stay & Play" Family Room

On March 19, TOYBOX delivered Gardening Activity Booklets for families and friends. Each package included a mini cup, soil, two beans to plant, and a wooden stick to measure growth! Children’s imaginations grew as they began to wonder how tall their beans would grow! Parents were also engaged in learning how literacy, numeracy, and wellness can be integrated into everyday activities. “How can we write, count, and think about healthy foods we can make with the beans we grow?” The TOYBOX team was delighted to see early learning grow alongside the planted beans.

On April 28, one parent greeted us by saying, “The bean we planted last time grew about the length of our finger!” We were so excited to hear how meaningful the TOYBOX activities had been for both parents and children. With smiles on our faces, the TOYBOX team introduced the Deck of Cards activity—featuring cards illustrated with TOYBOX characters! Everyone was excited to share ideas for playful learning using the cards.

While we were discussing and answering parents’ questions about everyday playful learning, children gathered and began sharing rhyming games like “Litty Loves Letters!” and practicing number counting from 0 to 20. Jumping on the giant-sized cards brought great joy to many children. At the end of the event, every child and their parents/caregivers received a free TOYBOX Deck of Cards to continue their enjoyable learning at home.