Language Arts         Children have the opportunity to: extend their vocabulary foster an enjoyment of books, poetry and literature read predictable patterned stories develop alphabet recognition, as well as learn to write and verbalize each letter develop sound recognition for each letter speak in front of small groups to develop confidence

These skills are developed through a phonetic-based curriculum including small and large group discussions, co-operative games and activities, puppetry, dramatization, co-operative story and patterned books, word lists, computers games, story books and poetry.

We also use tools such as “Handwriting Without Tears” to enhance the learning process. Children for example will manipulate play dough into letters, or use wooden shapes to create letters.
 

These skills are taught and reinforced through a variety of hands-on activities using real objects, active and musical games, stories, computer programs, daily calendar activities and activity centres
 

Science         Children have the opportunity to: gain an awareness and appreciation of our natural environment build awareness of seasons and their characteristics conduct various experiments

Basic scientific concepts are discovered through experimenting with materials presented at activity centres, individual presentations, small and large group activities and collections.

Enriched Subjects: Tender Years offers a range of subjects that go beyond the core public/separate school curriculum. Subjects include music and movement, visual arts and cooking. These subjects are designed to stimulate brain development and foster an early love of learning.

These skills are experienced through singing, dancing, playing instruments and dramatizations. A variety of equipment such as the balance beam, trampoline, bean bags and stilts are used to give each child the opportunity to acquire basic physical skills and co-ordination
 

Visual Art         Children have the opportunity to: handle artistic tools and materials perform a variety of activities including drawing, painting, assembly and sculpting

Our visual arts program is introduced through activity centres. Large group artistic activities are also used for projects such as co-operative group murals.
 

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