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
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.
Bearspaw Preschool is proud to offer a creative movement program for
our students. A professional instructor will be working with the students,
providing half hour sessions throughout the school year. This is a fantastic
opportunity to introduce your child to:
- various forms of dance
- moving to music
- finding rhythm
- following a simple movement pattern
- body stretching
- singing
We are excited to bring this experience to our school this year to further enrich our gym program.
Instructor's Biography: Miss Breya is the Director and Founder of Off
Beat Performing Arts as well as a well experienced Performer, Choreographer
and Performing Arts Educator. She is a graduate of the University of
Calgary with her Bachelors in Community Rehabilitation and an accredited
teacher of the A.D.A.P.T. (Associated Dance Arts for Professional Teachers)
Syllabus. Her passion for the performing arts has led her on many exciting
journeys performing and training throughout Canada, the United States
and Asia. Miss Breya was Resident Choreographer for the Youth Singers
of Calgary for ten years and is a regular Choreographer for the Calgary
Board of Education and the Calgary Catholic School Board. She is a member
of the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science (IADMS)
and the American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA) and has been teaching
performing arts to students of all ages and abilities for over ten years.
Miss Breya is a teacher with a wealth of knowledge and experience, but
most of all, she is a person who wants to share her love and passion
for the performing arts.
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