Programs
3 Year Old Program
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Mornings: 9:00am to 11:00am
Afternoons: 12:30pm to 2:30pm
4 Year Old Program
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Mornings: 9:00am to 11:30am
Afternoons: 12:30pm to 3:00pm
Bearspaw Preschool is an incredible place to learn, discover, create and grow.
Did you know that we have:
- Certified Teachers with degrees in Early Childhood Education
- Small class sizes to ensure individual attention
- Access to a full-sized gymnasium and a dance studio where we provide daily physical education
- A variety of field trip opportunities, educational guests and special events throughout the year; all included in your tuition
- Extended hours in our four-year-old program to provide opportunities for early literacy and early numeracy development; readiness skills for Kindergarten
The following is an outline of our general classroom routine.
- Welcome - Before entering the classroom, the students will
hang up their belongings and put on their indoor shoes. They will
be greeted by a teacher and move directly to the circle area. Note:
Classroom A
students put their snack into cubbies inside the classroom and Classroom
B students leave their snack inside their backpacks.
- Circle Time - Calendar activities, games, stories, songs
and discussions promote development in language, number skills and
social interactions.
- Centers - Children are free to circulate among the choice
of centers and activities set out for them. They are encouraged and
guided in cooperative play throughout this time. Art is an integral
part of an early childhood program and a specific art project will
be offered each day. Students will be given a variety of materials,
and instruction on how to use those materials appropriately, but there
will be very little emphasis on the finished product. Rotating centers
such as the sand/water table, dramatic play areas, science and discovery,
building, puzzles and games, and the story corner will provide rich
opportunities for global development.
- Snack - Please ensure your child has a nutritious snack each
day. This is an important social time where quiet conversation and
polite table manners are encouraged.
- Gym or Outdoor Play- Physical education is a fun and busy
time! There will be a combination of instructional time and free play
with the equipment provided.
There will be scheduled days for:
- creative movement
- outside play
- bike riding (bring your helmet!)
- Class Meeting - Each class will wind up with a short discussion
of the day's events and plan for the future. At dismissal time the
children will stay in the classroom with the teacher until an adult
arrives.
Newsletters will be sent home each month with your child. A calendar
of the upcoming month will highlight important events.
Toys from home will not be allowed in the classroom
but will be left in the coat area. The exception to this rule is if
a child has a security item that he or she would like to hold onto during
class time. Please let the teacher know if this is the case for your
child.
Separation: It is very natural for some young children to feel
apprehensive about new situations. Please be assured that your child
will be treated with gentleness and respect, and given the time that
he or she needs to adjust to preschool. Parents are encouraged to stay
at preschool until they are comfortable leaving. Remain cheerful and
positive about school, and trust that your child will be able to handle
this challenge. If you have further questions or need guidance please
talk to your teacher.
View the Classrooms.
