PreSchool and PrePrimary Curriculum
The PreSchool and PrePrimary classroom has been thoughtfully arranged to promote educational play-based learning and independence. Our integrated curriculum covers all areas of learning in an interactive manner. The rich learning environment is created through Jolly Phonics, math connections in science and art, singing, creative activities and lots of outdoor play. Each day is a balance of teacher and child led experiences, in combination with group activities. Parental involvement and experiences that promote interactions between children, the school, and the community are part of our daily practice.
The program runs from Monday to Friday from 8:00am-3:10 pm for full-day students with after school programming from 3:10-5:30p.m.
The students in our class range from 3-5 years of age. There are two distinct developmentally appropriate curricula for both the Preschool and PrePrimary aged students. These curriculums are the foundation of the school, are consistent with the Armbrae curriculum, and prepare the students for their Primary year.
PreSchool and PrePrimary Director
Rebecca Cornick holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a concentration in Psychology from Ottawa University, Qualified Teacher Status from School Centred Initial Teacher Training in England, an internationally recognized Montessori Primary Teaching Diploma from the Montessori Training Centre of British Columbia and an Early Child Education Certificate, Level 3.
Preschool/PrePrimary Teachers
Erin MacDonald, Early Childhood Education Diploma
Janie Benedict, Early Childhood Education Diploma
Paige Madden, Early Childhood Education Diploma
Brittany Hodgkinson, Primary Assistant
Overview
A typical day in the Preschool and PrePrimary classroom consists of free play activities, group discussions, specialist subjects, small group educational centres and outdoor play.
Preschool and Preprimary Schedule
| 8:00-8:35 | Students arrive and are welcomed at the back door of the classroom |
| 8:35-9:05 | Free Play - explore the classroom |
| 9:05-9:30 | Circle Time, Group Discussion |
| 9:30-10:30 | Educational Centres with Teachers and Peer Snack Time |
| 10:30-11:00 | Physical Education, Library Class, French Instruction or Music Class |
| 11:05-12:00 | Outside Play, Explore the Armbrae Woods | 12:00-1:00 | Lunch and Story time |
| 1:00-1:45 | Restime |
| 2:00-2:15 | Circle Time, Group Discussion |
| 2:15-3:00 | Outside Play, Explore the Armbrae Woods |
| 3:00-3:30 | After school programming: Individual Work Time |
| 3:30- 4:00 | Snack Time and Storytime |
| 4:00-5:30 | Free Play-explore the classroom materials |
To learn more about Armbrae Academy please Email Suzanne Morrison or call directly 902-830-1418