"Knowledge is not given to a passive observer; rather, it must be discovered and constructed by the activity of the individual." – Jean Piaget
"First hand experiences for children are essential in order for them to truly understand what they are doing." – John Dewey
"Relationships with other people are the major process contributing to development. Children collaborate with others in co-constructing the structures of their minds."
– Lev Vygotsky
Preschool Program
We offer two programs:
Morning: 9am to 12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:15pm to 4:45pm
Children may be enrolled for 2 or 4 days per week.
The age requirement is 2 1/2 - 5 1/2.
We are open on Mondays through Thursday.
Our program begins the second week in September and ends the second week in June. We are closed for the holidays for two weeks in December and two weeks in Spring.
Flow of the Day
| 9:00-9:15 |
Arrival and greeting time, parent-staff connection. Outdoor free play, goodbyes.
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| 9:15-9:35 |
Welcome meeting and planning for the days work . Essential tool for learning)
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| 9:35-10:45 |
Small group Work time in classrooms/atelier (morning snack available)
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| 10:45-11:00 |
Reflection meeting (revisiting the mornings work and planning for the next time)
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| 11:00-11:30 |
Outside play, percussion or gymnastics
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| 11.30-12:15 |
Lunch time
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| 12:15-12:30 |
Goodbye Gazebo, story and goodbye song |
Although the flow of the day will remain the same the approximate times will depend of the children. We are responsive to the children natural rhythms and will flow with the children accordingly.
