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When choosing a school, the kindergarten program has the greatest impact with parents. It's the first time most children are away from their families. This happens at a very impressionable age. For that reason the choice is an important one.
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In addition to choosing a school with qualified, Christian teachers and a caring and safe environment, it's equally important that children receive a strong academic foundation.
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The kindergarten program is set up recognizing children have a range of abilities. The difference between a child born in January versus December can be significant. The teacher works with resources that allows for a difference in reading and math readiness. The Literacy Place for the Early Years is a Language Arts program that is designed to address a range of abilities. Experiencing success with reading readiness skills and early reading is key to developing a love for reading in each child. The leveled reading allows each child to work at their ability level ensuring a sense of growth and accomplishment as new levels are mastered. The reading is further supported by extending the reading to the home with the 'Book in a Bag' program.
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Music is used as an effective means to teach and reinforce ideas. Musicplay for Kindergarten is a resource that assists the teacher in developing musical abilities in the students. Each year the kindergarten students have a notable role in the Christmas program.
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In addition to different learning abilities, students also have different learning styles. This can be particularly relevant in learning math concepts. With a resource like Math Makes Sense, the teacher has the necessary tools to plan for individual differences and learning styles and engage students through hands-on activities. The intent is to build on what they already know.
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Starting in Junior kindergarten, students begin to learn basic French phrases and conversation. Students readily absorb new vocabulary and begin to recognize Canada as a bi-lingual country.
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As students develop a wonder for the world God has created, they begin to build on a worldview that will grow as they learn and mature.
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Each parent can anticipate the blessings that come when the school compliments the upbringing and values parents cherish with their children. |