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Diverse Learning Environments

Infants

Our Curriculum and goals

Science

Exploration and Discovery: dump and pour sand and water; explore natural materials; and experiment with cause-and-effect
Problem Solving: use items in varied ways, treasure baskets to entice curiosity

Art

Visual Arts: explore colours, shapes, and textures
Music and Creative Movement: experiment with sounds; move in response to music and rhythm
Dramatic Arts: enjoy storytelling; imitate actions, daily exposure to the arts

Math

Number Sense: explore quantity concepts like “one” or “more” or “less;” spatial relations, e.g., over, under, and through
Sorting and Patterning: identify differences in texture and size; name objects; repeat actions
Time: anticipate an event

Self-Awareness

Movement: participate in routines and rhythms that promote peaceful experiences; listen to music; move bodies for strong development
Nutrition: taste and enjoy nutritious foods
Health and Safety: participate in personal health care, such as washing hands

Building Character

Character and Citizenship: begin to understand individual needs; purposefully interact with peers
Nature Experiences: explore grass, flowers, and other natural materials, daily outdoor exploration (weather permitting)

Caring

Social-Emotional: learn that the world is a safe place and that adults can be trusted to respond quickly and with kindness; develop strong bonds with caregivers; respond to others, prime Times, our approach to building nurturing relationships in everyday moments.

Language

Listening and Speaking: tune into voices; show interest in stories; listen and respond
Early Literacy: explore picture books and participate in rhyme games

Toddlers

Our Curriculum and goals

Science

Active Exploration: investigate materials experiment with space/ volume; build structures; use simple tools
Questioning and Problem Solving: ask, “why, what, how;” identify a problem; explore solutions, cause-and-effect exploration

Art

Visual Arts: investigate the world through senses; begin to use art materials; explore textures and colours
Dance and Creative Movement: listen and respond to a variety of music
Performing Arts: use imagination in play; engage in simple role plays

Math

Number Sense: begin to understand one-to-one correspondence, counting
Sorting and Patterning: begin to sort objects and notice patterns; name objects and recognize patterns
Time: use words to describe past and future events

Self-Awareness

Healthy Living Practices: explore foods; build large motor skills; participate in simple yoga/mindfulness exercises
Nature Experiences: explore natural materials, gardens, plants, and animals, daily sensory experiences and self-help skills

Building Character

Character and Community: begin to make positive contributions; express affection and compassion
Environmental Awareness: begin to care for the classroom or garden, daily outdoor experiences (weather permitting)

Caring

Social-Emotional: learn the world is a safe place; see adults model cooperation; begin to develop empathy; build positive relationships
Executive Function: begin to follow simple directions

Language

Listening and Speaking: tune into voices; listen/respond to simple instructions; communicate desires

Early Literacy: explore picture books; tell simple stories; understand beginning, middle, end and expressive language

Preschool

Our Curriculum and goals

Science

Exploration: use magnifying glasses/maps/other
Tools; explore natural objects (pine cones, shells, terrariums)
Problem-Solving: observe/form hypotheses, try solutions, ask questions and outdoor science laboratories
Art
Visual Arts: explore clay, paint, watercolours, crayons, and other art materials to express ideas and creativity; use art as a form of communication
Performing Arts: act out stories, sing songs, use instruments, and experiment with dramatic play, dance and movement
Math
Number Sense: Sort and count items; explore one-to-one correspondence; estimate
Time and Spatial Relations: measure/weigh objects; explore concepts of volume, time, shape, estimation or sequencing stations
Self-Awareness
Healthy Living Practices: participate in movement, mindfulness, and fitness activities
Nutrition and Safety: identify nutritious foods; independently wash hands, put on coats, etc.
Nature Experiences: observe plants and animals; grow a garden; and explore the natural world
Building Character
Character and Community: contribute to the class; learn about community; participate in service projects
Environmental Awareness: care for Centre's plants or pets; recycle; work together to care for classroom
Diversity Awareness: explore cultures; practice appreciation and acceptance
Caring
Social-Emotional: understand others; ask for help; resolve conflict; identify and express emotions,; build friendships; cooperate and compromise
Executive Function: begin to plan and consider consequences to actions, adjust plans, follow directions
Language
Listening and Speaking: engage in conversation; participate in rhyme games; retell stories
Early Literacy: play letter games; explore picture books; write letters, recipes and stories with a teacher’s help, pre-reading and writing

Kindergarten

Our Curriculum and goals

Science

Exploration: observe, research, chart findings, and use tools and technology
Problem-Solving: conduct long-term projects to test ideas/find solutions ( studying ants, woodworking), science journals and annual science experiences

Art

Visual Arts: communicate ideas visually; explore art books/artists; use a variety of mediums and tools
Creative Movement: learn complex dances; understand rhythms/patterns in music
Dramatic Arts: compose stories or plays; use imagination in play; assign roles

Math

Number Sense: solve simple number problems; distinguish patterns; count objects; and make sets
Spatial Relations: measure volume and size; build geometric structures; and understand concepts of time, rotating math stations and math journals

Self-Awareness

Healthy Living Practices: yoga, mindfulness, and physical activity
Nutrition and Safety: make healthy food choices; engage in cooking activities; take care of personal needs
Nature Experiences: observe plants and animals; grow a garden; explore the natural world

Building Character

Character and Community: understand home, the classroom, and the larger community; begin to develop positive character traits
Environmental Awareness: care for plants or animals; recycle; clean up after ourselves
Diversity Awareness: understand and appreciate differences; use maps

Caring

Social-Emotional: develop friendships; ask for help; resolve conflict; express compassion and empathy; and identify emotions
Executive Function: take turns; persevere through a task; regulate emotions; and see another’s perspective

Language

Listening and Speaking: ask questions; expand vocabulary; and participate in back-and-forth discussions
Early Literacy: listen to/retell stories; write simple charts, letters, and journals, daily pre-reading and writing

Out of School

Our Mandate

We support children in becoming the kindest, most capable, and most resilient version of themselves. That means giving each child the space, encouragement, and materials they need to follow their passions—whether they want to start a drama club, build a volcano, or create a comic book. No matter where their talents take them, we create positive communities of friends with games, creative arts, and plenty of playtime to keep kids happy, bright, and healthy.