Louise Kool & Galt

Let's Sing O Canada with Widgit Symbols!
Free Download: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1623/2567/files/o-canada-canadian-landmark-vocabulary.pdf?v=1687986415

This engaging activity sheet offers a symbolized version of Canada's national anthem and vocabulary related to Canada, making it accessible to children of all abilities. Perfect for enhancing language skills on Canada Day, it supports children in understanding the anthem's words and meaning in an inclusive way.

Learn more about Widgit Online: https://louisekool.com/pages/widgit-online

Celebrating Canadian Multiculturalism Day!
As our society grows more diverse, classrooms can reflect and celebrate this richness. Explore resources that invite sharing of cultures and identities, enhancing learning with the gifts of Canada’s vibrant multicultural heritage.

Explore Resources: https://louisekool.com/collections/multicultural-anti-bias

As June is National Indigenous History Month and June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day, we celebrate the rich history, heritage, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis across Canada. Here are some resources to honour this occasion.

Web Workshop: Introducing Indigenous philosophies to little people through active play and storytelling
https://form.jotform.com/213005397829258

Web Workshop: Nurturing Indigenous Identity in an Early Years Centre
https://form.jotform.com/213424830944253

Case Study: Nshwaasnangong, Indigenous Child Care & Family Centre
https://louisekool.com/blogs/news/project-the-nshwaasnangong-indigenous-child-care-family-centre

🌞Last week the team at LKG had a blast outdoors, during our annual BBQ! Plus we raised some money for Sick Kids -- thanks go to KPS shipping for their generous donation to our penny raffle.
It was also a special occasion to honour several colleagues, retiring after years (well, decades TBH! WHERE DOES THE TIME GO!-- ) of invaluable service.💛

✨🎨 Discover our NEW sample floor plan for the Toddler Creative Arts Area!
https://louisekool.com/pages/toddler-creative-arts-area

With flexible storage and a variety of tables and seating, this space supports art, messy play, and even mealtime, while fostering focus and creativity. Explore the plan with the 3D images and see how it can transform your classroom.
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Opening a new classroom or refreshing an existing one? Tell us more about your project.
https://form.jotform.com/louisekool/room-planner-intake

Dedicated outdoor learning areas foster focus so that creativity thrives🎨

Discover Outlast Art Shed, versatile built-for-purpose storage that keeps all materials tidy and encourages good organizational habits.
Plus this arts and creativity wood furniture is weatherproof and guaranteed not to warp shrink or rot, even in harsh Canadian environments!

LEARN MORE: https://louisekool.com/products/outlast-art-shed-by-community-playthings

LKG's new Shop By Age page helps you discover furniture and play resources for every age group: from infant to kindergarten. Check out our info-packed planning guides, sample floor plans with 3D images, curated collections, and order forms to make planning, quoting and decision making easy.

Visit Shop By Age page:

Shop by Age Louise Kool quality furniture, resources, learning materials and service for daycare, school, early childhood education in Canada for 53 years.

Don't miss free web workshop: HAPPENING TODAY!

Soothing, stimulating, STEM: light, dark and colour in an early years environment
June 6th 3:30pm ET | 2:30pm CT | 12:30pm PT
Register from Here: https://tinyurl.com/LightandcolourWebinar

Engaging exploration and loose parts play we’ll look at how harnessing light, dark, colour and reflection, children can develop important STEM skills while engaging their imagination and creative expression. Join Bogdan and product manager, Anna Coules as we delve into the ways to leverage light and colour resources.
Plus activity ideas for science, math, creative arts, even literacy and communication.

🌟 Ignite imagination with our glowing Rainbow and People Toys🌟

This glowing collection is perfect for exploration and early technology interaction. Children can engage in imaginative play, promoting their creativity and early literacy skills as they build up storylines and narratives.
LEARN MORE: https://louisekool.com/products/glow-rainbow-and-people

Join us TODAY for Free Web Workshop: Widgit on Widgit Online

May 29 Wed, 3pm ET | 2pm CT | 12pm PT
REGISTER NOW: https://tinyurl.com/WidgitWebinarLKG

Brought to you by our sister company, Bridges, direct from the UK, Rebecca Lynch from Widgit shares insights, tips, tricks and stories for the super easy, web-based, symbol resource creator, Widgit Online.
-implementing diversity, equity and inclusion
-Supporting curriculum learning
-Making and sharing with the top 3 templates
Used not just in schools but in wayfinding, signage and healthcare, Rebecca will share how to create materials with Widgit symbols for engaging and clear communication and learning for all.

Register for our upcoming webinar on Soothing, stimulating, STEM💡

Soothing, stimulating, STEM: light, dark and colour in an early years environment
June 6th 3:30pm ET | 2:30pm CT | 12:30pm PT
Register from Here: https://tinyurl.com/LightandcolourWebinar

Engaging exploration and loose parts play we’ll look at how harnessing light, dark, colour and reflection, children can develop important STEM skills while engaging their imagination and creative expression. Join Bogdan and product manager, Anna Coules as we delve into the ways to leverage light and colour resources.
Plus activity ideas for science, math, creative arts, even literacy and communication.

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Soothing, stimulating, STEM: light, dark and colour in an early years environment. . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Engaging exploration and loose parts play we’ll look at how harnessing light, dark, colour and reflection, children can develop important STEM skills while engaging their imagination and creative expression. Join Bogdan and product manager, Anna Coules as we delve into: -Options for creating an in...

We are here at the ECEBC Conference in Vancouver, too!

Come by to chat with Cathy and Carol, take a look at all the great products and fill out a ballot for one of our famed Caffeine and Carbs gift baskets.
LKG will be at the conference today May 23 and tomorrow May 24.

Come by, chat with Sonia at the MCCA Conference in Manitoba, take a look at all the great products and fill out a ballot for one of our famed Carbs and Caffeine gift baskets!

Save The Date for the New Web Workshop: Widgit on Widgit Online

May 29 Wed, 3pm ET | 2pm CT | 12pm PT
REGISTER NOW:
https://tinyurl.com/WidgitWebinarLKG

Brought to you by our sister company, Bridges, direct from the UK, Rebecca Lynch from Widgit shares insights, tips, tricks and stories for the super easy, web-based, symbol resource creator, Widgit Online.
-implementing diversity, equity and inclusion
-Supporting curriculum learning
-Making and sharing with the top 3 templates
Used not just in schools but in wayfinding, signage and healthcare, Rebecca will share how to create materials with Widgit symbols for engaging and clear communication and learning for all.

JOIN US TODAY!
Our web workshop is happening soon ☀️ More than a Playground – Planning and Creating Outdoor Learning Spaces

May 16th 3:30pm ET | 2:30pm CT | 12:30pm PT
Register Now: https://tinyurl.com/lkgoutdoorwebinar

In this webinar, you'll learn how to incorporate water and accommodate trikes and scooters, plus we'll share sample plans and care guides. Whether your center is nestled near a woodlot or surrounded by tarmac, we'll equip you with resources and strategies for discovery learning outdoors.

Looking for durable and versatile outdoor resources?
Introducing TUYA Elevated Sandbox made with cedar!

The elevated sandbox can be accessed from all sides to encourage cooperative play. Durable rubber tub and cedar are weather-resistant to sun, ice, rain, and snow.

Learn More:
https://louisekool.com/products/tuya-elevated-sandbox

Dive into endless water exploration with our Water Discovery Tubes🌊
Encourage children to create captivating fountains, funnel, and pour for hours of sensory fun. Simply connect tubes to bars and watch water gush in every direction with or without Tuff Tray. Let the aquatic adventures begin!

Learn More: https://louisekool.com/products/water-discovery-tubes

Want more inspiration? Join our webinar "More than a Playground – Planning and Creating Outdoor Learning Spaces" on May 16!
https://tinyurl.com/lkgoutdoorwebinar

As spring is getting warmer and sunnier, it is great timing to plan how to incorporate water in classrooms!

Beautifully crafted in Canada from local cedar wood, the Water Flow station is a perfect STEM learning addition to any outdoor play area. It will survive in any Canadian weather for years to come as the wood is naturally weather-resistant to the sun, freezing rain & snow.

Learn More: https://louisekool.com/products/cedar-water-flow-station-set-of-3

Want more inspiration? Join our Web Workshop "More than a Playground – Planning and Creating Outdoor Learning Spaces" on May 16!
https://tinyurl.com/lkgoutdoorwebinar

Save the date for an upcoming webinar on transforming outdoor play areas!

Planning & Creating Outdoor Learning Spaces
May 16th 3:30pm ET | 2:30pm CT | 12:30pm PT
Register Now: https://tinyurl.com/lkgoutdoorwebinar

In this webinar, you'll learn how to incorporate water and accommodate trikes and scooters, plus we'll share sample plans and care guides. Whether your center is nestled near a woodlot or surrounded by tarmac, we'll equip you with resources and strategies for discovery learning outdoors.

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: More than a Playground – Planning and Creating Outdoor Learning Spaces . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Outdoor areas can mean so much more for early childhood educators than a place for children to burn off excess energy. But where to begin in transforming an outdoor play area into an outdoor classroom? Join Iain and Bogdan as we look at planning your outdoor learning area. -Organizing your space int...

A dramatic play area swivels invite concentrated role play and helps generations of children learn about everyday life. Simple shapes and designs leave more to the imagination.
Play kitchen, dishes, and utensils inspire the endless possibilities of imagination and encourage children to learn healthy eating!

Check the items: https://louisekool.com/products/sense-of-place-complete-kitchen-unit?_kx=

Incorporating music into outdoor play can significantly benefit toddlers and preschoolers by enhancing sensory development, creativity, and motor skills. To foster this musical exploration, Louise Kool and Galt have five engaging activities for childcare centers to implement outdoors.

Check out the blog post from the link below to know more about outdoor music activities!
Read Blog: https://louisekool.com/blogs/news/5-outdoor-music-activities-for-early-years-classroom

Download FREE Resources for Spring by Widgit Online. Find Spring Poem, Stories
Pairs, categorizing activities, vocabulary and coloring sheets, Displays and much more...

Click here: https://louisekool.com/blogs/news/widgit-online-free-printable-resources
Learn more about Widgit Online: https://louisekool.com/pages/widgit-online

........Maple, bioplastic, rubber wood, vegetable dyes or birch... ?
Make Earth Day Everyday!
Explore all our furniture and toys made from sustainable materials.
https://louisekool.com/collections/sustainable

Join us Today at 3:30pm ET | 2:30pm CT | 12:30pm PT
Webinar: New in Outdoor, 2024
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/newinoutdoor2024
Duration: 45mins

New 2024✨ : Montessori Mobile Shelving
Unique asymmetrical design for versatile storage. Lightweight, features locking casters making it easy to move around and rearrange layouts for a flexible classroom.
☑️ Made with durable Canadian Baltic Birch Plywood
☑️ Comes with Anti-microbial UV finish
☑️ Ships fully assembled
☑️ FSC Certified and CARB compliant.
☑️ 10 year Warranty

Shop here:
https://louisekool.com/products/montessori-mobile-sensory-shelf-30-x-48/
https://louisekool.com/products/adjustable-montessori-shelf/

LKG Exclusive: 3D Room Planning Services
Opening a new classroom or enhancing an existing care space?
We can create a 3D visualization and detailed list of Community Playthings furniture for your new childcare room or early years learning areas.

Learn more: https://louisekool.com/pages/openings-and-large-projects