At Franklin Children’s Centre, learning extends far beyond the classroom. Throughout the year, children participate in a rich variety of special activities designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and create joyful memories
Music, Movement & Group Learning
Children enjoy daily group songs and interactive circle‑time activities that help them learn. These playful routines support language development, early numeracy, and social connection.
- Months of the Year
- Days of the week
- Counting to 20
- Colours, shapes, and weather concepts
- Simple sign language and rhythm games
Special Guests & Enrichment Experiences
We regularly welcome engaging community visitors who bring learning to life, including:
- Music Man (monthly)
- Magician
- Librarian storytime
- Children’s yoga sessions
- Nature educators and animal encounters (e.g., Butterfield Acres)
- Sensory science experiences such as “Jumping Jellies”
Summer Themed Days (July & August)
Throughout July and August, Franklin Children’s Centre offers a vibrant Summer Fun Program filled with hands‑on experiences, creative theme days, and special guests. These activities keep children engaged, active, and excited to learn all summer long.
- Creative & Sensory Theme Days: loose‑parts decorating, spray‑bottle art, water play, tattoo day, free painting, face painting, lemonade making, cooking adventures, fruit salad day, fruit shake day, bird feeders, nature frames, flower planting, scavenger hunts, nature treasure hunts.
- Water & Outdoor Fun: water‑fun games, water‑play days, picnics in the park, community walks, multi‑day day‑camping experiences.
- Movement & Active Play: sports day, Zumba in the gym, yoga day, outdoor games and physical challenges.
- Dress‑Up & Imagination Days: Disney‑themed adventures, fancy dress day, PJ party with movie, mis‑match day, superhero‑style imaginative play.
- Special Guests & Enrichment Experiences: Music Man, magician, Butterfield Acres animal visit, Jumping Jellies science program, librarian storytime.
- Field Trips & Community Connections: fire‑station visit, additional summer field trips, Grandparents Day, Multicultural Day & potluck, seasonal concerts and family events.
- Special Treat Days: Slurpee Day, lemonade making, afternoon picnics, pizza parties.
Annual Field Trip
Older children participate in an annual visit to the local fire station — a favourite tradition that teaches safety awareness and builds positive community relationships.
Community & Family Events
We celebrate the families who make our centre special. Throughout the year, we host a variety of community events that bring families together, create opportunities to socialize, and showcase the children’s learning through fun musical and dance performances. These gatherings strengthen relationships, build a sense of belonging, and give children the joyful experience of sharing their accomplishments with the people they love.
- Potlucks
- Music and dance concerts
- Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Grandparents Day events
- Multicultural Day celebrations
- Holiday concerts
- Pizza parties and seasonal gatherings
These events strengthen family connections and create a warm, inclusive community.
Outdoor Exploration
Franklin Children’s Centre places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning and physical activity. Children enjoy fresh air and active play every day, engaging in meaningful outdoor experiences that support their health, confidence, and overall development.
- Community walks
- Picnics in the park
Outdoor experiences support physical development, curiosity, and a love of nature.
Creative Arts & Hands‑On Learning
Our program includes a wide range of crafts and sensory activities that nurture creativity and fine motor skills. These activities encourage imagination, problem‑solving, and expressive communication. Children explore:
- Writing numbers and letters
- Painting, drawing, gluing, cutting and collage
- Felt stories and storytelling props
- Seasonal crafts
- Sensory bins and hands‑on science
- Playdough, clay, and loose‑parts art
Welcome to Franklin Children's Centre! 