What a week it has been in our Playful Pups class! We are officially back in full swing after starting our 3rd term last week, and this week was our first proper full week of school. And what a busy one it has been! 

Our theme for the week was Trees, Plants, Wood and Paper — though to be completely honest, between settling in our five brand-new little Pups and smoothing over a few wobbly drop-offs, we didn’t quite manage to turn into a team of mini-botanists just yet. But let’s call it a “soft start” to the theme (kind of like stretching before a run)  after all, every strong oak tree starts as a tiny acorn, right? 🌳 

The real highlight has been watching our class grow, quite literally, with the addition of our new friends. Just like planting new seedlings in a garden, we’ve been carefully nurturing and helping our newest little learners settle into their new surroundings. We’ve had a few morning tears (from children, not teachers… mostly 😉), but they have been short-lived and quickly replaced with smiles, cuddles, and happy playtime. 

I have to say, I am incredibly proud of our newbies! They’ve adjusted so beautifully, bravely stepping into a brand-new routine, meeting new friends, and learning that school is a safe, happy place to be. And to our “old faithful’s” — the children who’ve been with us since the beginning of the year, thank you for being so welcoming and setting such a wonderful example. The Playful Pups really are a pack, and it’s been heartwarming to see friendships budding all over again. 🌱 

So, while we didn’t exactly master the ins and outs of trees and paper this week, we’ve been busy laying down roots of a different kind: friendship, trust, and confidence. And those are the strongest foundations for any kind of growth. 

Next week we’ll dig a little deeper into our theme (and maybe finally talk about why paper doesn’t grow on trees!). But for now, here’s to our brand-new, bigger, happier Playful Pups family. 

Enjoy all the photo’s that go with this week’s blog, from classroom playtime, and FunFit sports with Coach Trevor and our newest offering with Teacher Ashleigh doing fine motor skills and  Happy Harmonies ( introduction to music) and some fun Colour matching Pom Pom fine motor skills which they all thoroughly enoyed. 

Our Pups!