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CURRICULUM

Overview

Our curriculum is organized around the four foundational conditions that are important for children to grow and flourish: Belonging, Well–Being, Engagement and Expression. Our programs are designed using Emergent curriculum, a well-researched method for teaching that has proven to better engage children and help them develop. In addition, we integrate and promote the Nursery approach to encourage independence.

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Our programs are planned to promote and nurture trusting relationships between staff, children, and their families - to build curious and confident learners. Children from infancy learn by using all five senses when observing, listening, exploring, experimenting and asking questions. Being interested, motivated and engaged in learning is important for your child’s first months and years in life.

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Self-care

dressing, washing, toileting, and eating - according to each child’s individual ability.

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Large-motor activities

(indoors and out): walking, climbing, running, jumping, balancing, climbing steps and more.

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Language

naming objects, describing actions and intentions, discussing pictures, conversation, music and singing.

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Care of the environment

cleaning, baking and planting/gardening.

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Fine-motor skills

reaching, grasping, picking up objects, transferring objects (schema in toddlers), using tools/utensils and doing artwork.

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Social skills

developing manners through interactions with peers, teachers and adult-led small group games.

Our educators are qualified, dedicated, nurturing and passionate about delivering quality early-life experiences.

Streetsville Children's Centre continuous communication through the Lillio ( previously known as HiMama) app provides daily reports that includes your child's routine, daily activities and progress. Schedules include breakfast, self-directed and collaborative play, circle time, outdoor exploration, lunch, nap time, snack, academic programming and enrichment activities.

Playtime provides unlimited possibilities for learning and development

Free playtime throughout the day is essential for children to become fully engaged in meaningful experiences.
Playtime encourages children:
– Learn about sinking and floating while experimenting at the water table
– Develop an understanding of balance while building with blocks
– Enhance strength and co-ordination while running or kicking a ball
– Develop social skills such as sharing and taking turns.

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Play in the Dramatic Centre gives children opportunities to choose and direct their play experiences and empowers children to take the lead in their own learning. Children want to participate in self-directed play - they have control of their experience and create their own knowledge. This means that children should be able to decide where, when and how to play. Children should be in charge of their play. Other skills and concepts children learn through unstructured, open-ended play of their own design include:


– Social skills and relationship building
– Negotiation, conflict resolution and problem-solving
– Empathy and self-regulation
– Independence and safe risk-taking
– Leadership
– Communication skills
– Organizational skills
– Imagination and creativity

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