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Theme programming McArthur Junior Kindergarten is a theme based program that incorporates all forms of media in the exploration of discovery. Our focus is on creativity, the cornerstone of our collective future - developing the ability to see things differently and to do things differently. Through play, children are given the opportunities to express themselves in science, art, drama, music, numeracy and language. The program is filled with developmentally appropriate materials and opportunities to assist in building cognitive, communication and language, social-emotional, sensor motor and emerging literacy skills. Whatever level of talent or skill each child expresses through any medium is celebrated. The value is in the experience and not in the product. Literacy based Stories provide a natural way of learning to communicate, for children and adults alike. Books and other literary materials are a foundation of the program. Through books, children become aware of language in the written form, learning that letters form words and words form sentences that magically unleash the imagination. Natural science oriented The program emphasizes the exploration and appreciation of life in all forms, from the care and respect for our resident critters, to the wilds of the world around us. Children experience Pumba the guinea pig, Perdida the bunny, Checkers the lizard, as well as the various frogs, toads, butterflies, crickets and other creatures that enrich our lives at the Centre from time to time. Children explore the natural world using the senses of sight, sound, touch and taste, and immerse themselves in safe, but gooey, slippery, slimy experiments. Outdoors centered We endeavour to adventure out into our community as much as possible to observe and explore our natural surroundings, from parks to refuges, in order to appreciate the natural world under their feet and over their heads. Exercise plays a critical part in good health. Weather permitting, children play daily in our adventure playground and in our riding and sports court. Sports activities in the neighborhood park are also a regular activity. Confidence buiding Children entering Kindergarten often lack the necessary confidence to express themselves. McArthur Junior Kindergarten is designed to encourage the continuing development of self-discipline without the loss of self-expression that is so important to a child's well being, a requirement for children to fully explore and develop their unique gifts. Children who can freely express themselves have an easier time interacting in a group and engaging the teachers. The McArthur Junior Kindergarten Program was created by a Professional Teacher and Early Childhood Educator to prepare children of ages 4 to 5 for the challenges of school. Through McArthur Junior Kindergarten Program, the children learn to recognize, explore and capture their own ideas, and develop the confidence to share them with others. Opportunities are provided to build on self worth, and respect for oneself, others and the environment. When The preschool program program runs from September 21st, 2011 to June 27th, 2012, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 11:30 am. The program does not run on the occassional days when the public schools are closed in order for the Centre to accomodate full day care for the school age program. |
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