Preschool 2 is for children 4.5 -6 years of age with an Educator to children of 1:10.
In particular, the preschool program:
- encourages independence and development of self-esteem
- provides a combination of structured and self-directed activities
- encourages awareness of the outside world
- assists in establishing intellectual, emotional, physical and social skills
- provides guidance in a secure environment from warm and caring educators.
The Preschool 2 room also provides before and after-kindergarten care. It is the responsibility of parents/guardians to arrange for transport to and from the centre to the Kindergarten program of your choice.
| Time | Activities |
Flight Curriculum Connections Source: www.flightframework.ca |
| 7:15- 8:00 | Arrival
Optional cereal breakfast |
Child develop a sense of space: making connections between centre, home, & broader communities |
| 8:00-9:00 | Set up provocation/ invitation to play | Demographic practices: respecting the materials, equipment, and space shared with others. |
| 9:00-9:15 | Group activity | Belonging: Participating in group activities |
| 9:15-9:45 | Morning snack | Children take responsibility for personal care and learn about food and nutrition |
| 9:45-10:15 | Morning activity | Playful exploration and problem solving: access to a wide variety of materials and equipment. |
| 10:15-11:00 | Physical health | Children explore body and movements: participating in a variety of physical activities indoor or outdoor. |
| 11:00- 11:45 | Lunch | Growing confidence in self-care routines. |
| 11:45-12:00 | Small group activity | Children learn through communicable practices: extend ideas and take actions using language. |
| 12:00-2:00 | Outdoor Activity/ Quite time | Releasing and restoring energy in indoor/ outdoor spaces. |
| 2:00-2:15 | Story time | Children create imaginary scenarios in which they explore new possibilities and take possession of their world. |
| 2:15-3:00 | Afternoon snack | Making decisions about food consumption, serving, and clean up. |
| 3:00-4:00 | Afternoon activity | Multimodal literacies: children engage with symbols and practices of language, music, math, art, and drama. |
| 4:00-5:30 | Sensory activity | Children develop dispositions for flexible and fluid thinking. |
