Half Day Preschool
As an essential stepping stone to Kindergarten, Mindful Moment's Preschool offers a well rounded curriculum that is co-created between the children and teachers. Research has shown that children flourish in an environment that provides them the opportunity to make many of their own choices. We consider our environment the "third teacher" as we prepare it in a way that provides multiple learning opportunities to the children. No matter where they choose to spend their time, they are developing multiple skills that will prepare them to be successful in years to come.
The teachers interact with the children during their play, asking them open ended questions and offering new ideas. They spend time observing their interests and take note of skills they have mastered as well as areas where they need further support. Children are then appropriately challenged with activities that will further their learning. Some children may be learning to count to ten while others may be learning teens or up to one hundred if they show us they are ready. Each child is offered a learning journey that is suited to their developmental stage rather than a one size fits all curriculum.
At Mindful Moments our learning includes (but is not limited to):
The children and families also participate in many special celebrations throughout the year. One of their favourites is the Christmas concert where all of our families are invited to join us at a banquet hall for a fun celebration and special performance put on by the kids.
Learn more about our program and policies - read our parent handbook.
Please click the button below for class times and tuition rates for the next school year (2019 - 2020). If you are looking for information on the current school year, please get in touch with us.
As an essential stepping stone to Kindergarten, Mindful Moment's Preschool offers a well rounded curriculum that is co-created between the children and teachers. Research has shown that children flourish in an environment that provides them the opportunity to make many of their own choices. We consider our environment the "third teacher" as we prepare it in a way that provides multiple learning opportunities to the children. No matter where they choose to spend their time, they are developing multiple skills that will prepare them to be successful in years to come.
The teachers interact with the children during their play, asking them open ended questions and offering new ideas. They spend time observing their interests and take note of skills they have mastered as well as areas where they need further support. Children are then appropriately challenged with activities that will further their learning. Some children may be learning to count to ten while others may be learning teens or up to one hundred if they show us they are ready. Each child is offered a learning journey that is suited to their developmental stage rather than a one size fits all curriculum.
At Mindful Moments our learning includes (but is not limited to):
- Music education (formal music classes that teach about the elements of music and listening)
- Yoga, mindfulness, social emotional, kindness & growth mindset learning
- Art experiences that allow for exploration such as painting, sculpture, collage, drawing (open ended)
- Glow in the dark sensory experiences (in our glow room, gym and art room)
- Open ended free play with interesting loose parts and high quality toys
- Light and shadow play (with overhead projectors and light table)
- Dramatic play (children can become various characters or model family life)
- Montessori activities which teach academic concepts through play (sensorial, practical life, language/literacy, math, science)
- Engaging circle times (stories, songs, movement activities, show and tell, games, birthday celebrations)
- Regular field trips and special guests
- Gym activities (climbing wall, obstacle courses, ball games, parachute, dance parties, cooperative games, relays, scooters and more)
- Intriguing Reggio inspired provocations that inspire the children to be creative
- Sensory play with various mediums (sand, water, play dough, clay, slime, beans, snow, rice, etc)
- Elements of nature brought into the class for the children to explore
- Outdoor explorations
- Mark making, drawing/writing in journals, learning how to write (and reading if your child is ready)
- Sustainable living (recycling, reusing, conservation and caring for the earth)
The children and families also participate in many special celebrations throughout the year. One of their favourites is the Christmas concert where all of our families are invited to join us at a banquet hall for a fun celebration and special performance put on by the kids.
Learn more about our program and policies - read our parent handbook.
Please click the button below for class times and tuition rates for the next school year (2019 - 2020). If you are looking for information on the current school year, please get in touch with us.
"Mindful Moments is amazing. I searched high and low for the perfect preschool for my son and this place met all my expectations. He’s learning skills here that will help him on his social journey, but most importantly they let him be him! There’s no pressure to participate in activities he’s simply not interested in, instead he finds encouragement towards the things he likes. I love his teachers, I love the premise and Ethan loves the freedom to be him."
"It really was amazing to watch our son grow and develop new skills in the preschool class. Mindful Moments provided a safe, fun, and educational environment. The kids truly loved it!"
"Mindful Moments is amazing. I searched high and low for the perfect preschool for my son and this place met all my expectations. He’s learning skills here that will help him on his social journey, but most importantly they let him be him! There’s no pressure to participate in activities he’s simply not interested in, instead he finds encouragement towards the things he likes. I love his teachers, I love the premise and Ethan loves the freedom to be him."
"It really was amazing to watch our son grow and develop new skills in the preschool class. Mindful Moments provided a safe, fun, and educational environment. The kids truly loved it!"
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