Kindergarten
The Kindergarten Experience
Entering kindergarten is an exciting time and a big step for children and their families. It is a wonderful time when children are encouraged to grow creatively, culturally, emotionally, intellectually, physically as well as socially. Parents and teachers work together to ensure transition from home to school as smooth as possible.
Programming for young children is based on the following beliefs:
•Kindergarten is to help children acquire early skills in literacy, numeracy, communication and problem solving
•Kindergarten provides children the necessary skills and knowledge for future academic success
•Parents are the most important partners in their child’s education.
The word kindergarten literally means “children’s garden” and recognizes that environment and education contribute to a well-rounded personality. It recognizes the education value of play and hands-on experience. It is meant as a supplement to the nurturing environment at home and encourages the involvement and cooperation of parents in the classroom setting.
While kindergarten is a time for learning, being with other children and developing new skills, it is also a time where the school can identify a child’s strengths as well as needs. This gives teachers an opportunity to start programming for the individual child and the group as a whole.
Learning in Kindergarten
Alberta Education develops the curriculum for Kindergarten in consultation with early childhood teachers. It describes what young children need to learn to prepare for Grade 1 and provides a foundation for future learning. More information is available by clicking here.
Teachers use the curriculum to plan learning activities that meet the Kindergarten children’s needs, abilities and to assess their educational progress.
The Kindergarten Program of Studies focuses on developing creative expression, early literacy, personal and social responsibility, physical skills and well-being, environment and community awareness, early numeracy, citizenship and identity, information and communication skills.
Family Oriented Programming Sessions
Family Oriented Programming provides an opportunity for parents and children to learn and spend time together! These planned sessions are available to parents/caregivers and children who are attending our Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten programs. The programs are designed to provide additional programming hours for children and offer parents support in various areas. The sessions are designed to enhance the children’s learning and help them in achieving their developmental milestones. Click here to view the winter/spring 2012 programming.
For further information please contact:
For further information please contact:
Cathy Mottus, Early Learning Lead Teacher
Ph. 403-342-3705
