Bring BridgeWay Home! Simple Play Ideas for Children Birth to 6 years Did you know we have some fun and easy play ideas on our website? These ideas use materials you can find around the house, and are great for keep your child busy at home! Browse Play Ideas Upcoming...
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Solar Eclipse FAQ and Safety Precautions
April 4, 2024
Peel Region will witness a partial solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024. The solar eclipse event in Peel Region will last a few hours beginning just prior to 2:00pm and concluding around 4:30pm.
The documents below have been prepared for EarlyON and Childcare Centres by The Region of Peel.
Click the links below or download to read the frequntly asked questions about the solar eclipse and recommended safety precautions.
Letter from the Region of Peel
Solar Eclipse FAQ
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What’s On This Week – April 14-20
Special Events Many BridgeWay Centres hold special events throughout the year; check your centre's schedule to see what's coming up! If there is an event or holiday that you would like to celebrate, please talk to the staff at your centre. BridgeWay's Birthday!...
What’s On This Week – April 7-13
Journey Together Join BridgeWay and The Indigenous Network for Journey Together, where families and children can experience and participate in Indigenous activities while building their awareness of Indigenous culture. Heart LakeTuesday, April 911:30am-12:15pm...
What’s On This Week – March 31-April 6
Dim the Lights You and your child can explore the centre with reduced sensory stimulation during Dim the Lights. In this program, we keep the centre as quiet as possible by playing calming music (or no music at all), removing loud toys, and singing softly during...
Now Accepting Board Members!
The Board is currently looking for candidates for Associate and Director positions who are community-minded and are looking for a way to serve families in Mississauga & Brampton. Become a Board member to make a difference in the lives of families in the Region of...
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17 Heartwarming Children’s Books by Indigenous Authors & Illustrators
BridgeWay staff have read and reflected on some children's books by Indigenous authors and/or illustrators. Below is a list of books and what stood out to each staff member as they read through the story on their own or with children and families. We hope you enjoy...
LGBTQ2S+ Books for Children Birth to 6 Years
We’ve put together a list of books celebrating LGBTQ2S+ children and families! These books are perfect for children with queer parents/caregivers to see families like theirs, for children to see themselves and their peers, and for everyone to learn about and celebrate...
7 Children’s Books Celebrating Asian Authors, Stories and Cultures
Picture books are a great way for children to learn about cultures as well as celebrate themselves and their family. These 7 books are written by authors of Asian descent with themes we can all relate to – feeling loved and connected, showing love and of course loving...
Trash to Treasure: 6 Recycled Materials to Add to Your Child’s Play
Learning through play can happen with the simplest materials. Before you recycle your plastic bottles and cardboard boxes, try adding them to your child's play! Objects like these are open-ended, which means there's no limit to what they can become when your child...
Creative Ways to Build Ramps
Ramps are a fun and interactive tool for children to explore math and science concepts. When they roll a toy down a ramp, they're learning to make predictions and problem solve while also learning about concepts like motion, speed, and cause and effect. There are fun...