![]() The mission of the Full-Stack Beginner’s Guide is to encourage people to learn and build amazing things. I was also mentored by some amazing Sparkbox team members who helped me reach a point where I could understand how to think like a full-stack developer and how to teach myself better than I had before.ĭuring this process, I decided to create a guide for web development beginners who are in the same place I was in before the apprenticeship. I learned what tools are available as well as how teams use Git workflow, set up projects, work through cards, and review pull requests on GitHub-to name a few. Sparkbox’s apprenticeship empowered me to take my first steps in crossing that canyon. I felt like I was standing on one side of a canyon, with so many developers already on the other side. ![]() I had no idea what skills I would need in order to work with a fully-fledged team of web developers. Little Thinkers – 16-24 months: Encourage creativity and imagination with our newest Little Thinkers box! This box is designed to prepare your little ones for Pre-K and Kindergarten by promoting critical thinking and making connections with every day life.Last year, I went through Sparkbox’s Full-Stack Developer Apprenticeship program where we took deep dives into topics like object-oriented programming and progressive enhancement while also gaining confidence in several programming languages.Ĭoming from an English degree and then working at a startup with WordPress sites, I struggled with advancing in languages like Sass and JavaScript. This box introduces early STEM play with a variety of tools, toys and resources that encourage focus and problem-solving.ĭiscovery Zone – 12-18 months: It’s all about discovery! Baby is learning so much, so fast and we are here to support that by taking play to the next level! This collection is focused on building independence through experimental play. On the Move – 7-9 months: Focusing on fine tuning your baby’s gross and fine motor skills, this collection builds on tactical senses, encourages hand-eye coordination, explores cause and effect relationships and more!Įxploration Station – 10-12 months: It’s a busy world, and baby wants to see it all. Whole New World – 4-6 months: Support your baby’s eagerness to learn and play with this mindful collection geared towards the encouragement of meaningful interaction. Stimulate baby’s tactile senses and begin to practice fine motor skills. Look and Listen – 0-12 weeks: Introduce responsive play from birth with this collection of products and activities designed to support baby’s first motor, sensory, and emotional experiences. Packed with our favourite products to carry you through pregnancy and to welcome your little one into the world! Box OptionsĮxpecting Mama – Pregnancy – newborn: The perfect gift for someone you love (or a treat to yourself, mamas). They offer all boxes as a gift box option as well as a subscription. Age-specific guide to your child’s development and play.4 full-sized, high-quality infant/toddler products. ![]() 4 full-sized, high-quality mama products.After all, parent-child interactions are the foundation for learning and development.” What You Get We proudly source products from local Canadian brands, whenever possible! We hope to help mamas feel comfortable and confident so that they can focus on building a strong and loving bond with their little one. “Here at The Spark Box, our mission is simple: support the wellbeing of families by providing carefully curated subscription boxes that target a child’s specific age and developmental stage, while taking care of mama and helping her feel her best!Īll of our products, activities, and resources are hand-selected and research-backed to promote ongoing learning and exploration. There was a void of boxes available for mama and mini that were geared towards both education and wellness – two aspects of parenthood that are intrinsically linked. The Spark Box was born after Sara & Mackenzie noticed a gap in the subscription box market. ![]() The inspiration for The Spark Box came from Mackenzie (a mama) and Sara (a teacher). They source the highest-quality items from local Canadian brands, award-winning lines, as well as toys and products from leading brands in childhood development. Their goal is to spark inspiration, spark exploration, and nurture growth in the home. Each box is designed to mindfully address age-specific developmental milestones for babies and toddlers, and to support the overall health and wellbeing of mamas. The Spark Box is a quarterly subscription and gift box service for mamas and minis. Here’s everything you need to know….and more! What It Is We are very excited to introduce you to a new Canadian Subscription Box: The Spark Box!
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