Kids & Company Blog: Learning

How to Help Your Children Set and Achieve Goals in 2025

Posted on: Tuesday January 7th, 2025

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As we step into 2025, it’s the perfect time to teach children how to set and achieve their own goals. Whether they’re working towards a new skill, improving a favourite hobby, or reaching for something they’re passionate about, learning how to set clear, achievable goals helps children develop confidence and resilience. By guiding them through… [read more]

Fall Daylight Saving Time: How to Help Your Child Adjust to the Time Change

Posted on: Wednesday October 23rd, 2024

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As we prepare for the end of Daylight Saving Time, it’s important to consider how this shift can impact our little ones. Babies thrive on routines, and any change—like an hour lost or gained—can disrupt their sleep patterns and daily schedules. When the clock springs forward or falls back, it’s not just a simple time… [read more]

Embracing Diversity Through Stories: Celebrating Pride at Kids & Company

Posted on: Friday June 7th, 2024

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At Kids & Company, we believe in the power of stories to teach important life lessons. This Pride Month, we’re excited to celebrate diversity, one of our core values, through a special selection of children’s books. These books entertain and impart valuable lessons about acceptance, optimism, and the unique voices each of us brings to… [read more]

A Green Reading List for Earth Day: Learning with Kindness, Innovation, and Optimism

Posted on: Tuesday April 9th, 2024

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At Kids & Company we believe in nurturing not only young minds but also instilling values of kindness, responsibility towards our planet, and fostering a sense of optimism for a brighter future. Afterall, Kindness, Innovative, and Optimism are a part of our Kidco values. In this blog, we share a reading list that our educators… [read more]

Celebrating Black History Month Through Children’s Books

Posted on: Wednesday January 31st, 2024

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Black History Month is a time to honor and celebrate the achievements, contributions, and heritage of Black Americans and Canadians. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to engage our children in learning about diversity, inclusion, and the contributions of black individuals throughout history. Diversity is a core Kidco value, and in this blog, we’ll explore children’s… [read more]

How to Speak to Children about Big Concepts like Equality, Justice and Non-Violence on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Posted on: Friday January 12th, 2024

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January 15th is the birthday of the late Martin Luther King Jr., and lines up perfectly with the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day this year! This is a time for reflection and celebration, honoring the incredible contributions of a leader who advocated for civil rights and equality.  Explaining the significance of this day to… [read more]

7 Family-Friendly Movies About Taking Care of the Planet

Posted on: Friday December 15th, 2023

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Chilly December nights are perfect for movie-watching, and if you’ve been looking for movies that aren’t only entertaining for your whole crew but also sneak in some eco-friendly lessons, you’re in luck. We’ve put together our favourites—including classics—for your viewing (and teaching) pleasure. These films deal with protecting animals and their habitats, which will resonate… [read more]

A Children’s Holiday Reading List: Celebrating Diversity through Stories

Posted on: Wednesday December 6th, 2023

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As the holiday season approaches, it’s a time for warmth, joy, and the celebration of diverse traditions. To kick off the festive season, our Director of Learning Environments, Kristine Grant, has carefully curated a holiday reading list that will introduce children to the different holidays celebrated this season; Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanza.  “The Tree That’s… [read more]

Fostering Kindness and Empathy: Stories for Bullying Prevention Month

Posted on: Friday October 27th, 2023

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In honor of Bullying Prevention Month, we are sharing four fantastic books that help promote three KIDCO values: kindness, diversity, and courageousness, in addition to other important values of self-acceptance and empathy. We believe it’s essential to foster these values in children from an early age to help promote inclusivity and deter bullying behaviours.  … [read more]

​​3 Ways Digital Learning Tools Can Benefit Children & Families and Support Teachers

Posted on: Wednesday April 12th, 2023

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This blog is written by our partners in innovation, Marco Polo Learning.  Most of us can think of a documentary that fascinated us.  A clip of an animal in nature, a new invention, or even the inner workings of our own body that is engraved in our memory because it was awe-inspiring.  Technology and media… [read more]