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Nature Study: Bioluminescence

Have your kids ever seen pictures of glowing jellyfish , fireflies lighting up a summer night, or deep-sea creatures that shimmer in the dark? That magical glow is something called bioluminescence —and it’s one of nature’s most fascinating light shows! Angler Fish craft My class recently participated in a STEM workshop where they learned about bioluminescence in the deep sea. They learned about deep sea creatures like the Angler fish and how bioluminescence was part of their adaptation to the dark depths. They also had a blast making their own Angler fish complete with antennaes. Coincidentally, on this day we got to the chapters in ' The Wild Robot Escapes ' where Roz the robot was exploring the deep ocean and learning about bioluminescence, echolocation and the predatory nature of seabirds like the Skuas . (That's for another blog post!) For children, learning about bioluminescence offers an incredible way to bring science, nature, and imagination together. It’s a to...

Collaborative Play Benefits

Picture of two kids feeding colourful balls through tubes in a Blippi style ball pit playground.
Collaborative Play
What are the benefits of collaborative play between children?


Collaborative play between two or more children can have numerous benefits, including:


Social and emotional development: Collaborative play helps children learn how to interact with others, negotiate, share, and develop empathy and social skills.

Communication skills: Children can practice and improve their communication skills while playing together, such as taking turns, expressing needs and desires, and listening to each other.

Problem-solving skills: Collaborative play encourages children to work together to solve problems, develop creativity and critical thinking skills.

Conflict resolution: Children can learn to resolve conflicts in a positive manner and to compromise through collaborative play.

Increased self-esteem: Children who play collaboratively with others often feel a sense of belonging and have higher self-esteem.

Diversity and tolerance: Children who play with others from different backgrounds and cultures can learn about diversity and develop tolerance and respect for others.

Overall, collaborative play is an important aspect of a child's development and can provide opportunities for children to learn, grow, and build relationships with others.

How do you embrace collaborative play in your everyday? Comment below!

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