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LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

The philosophical base recognizes that children learn best through "doing and being active participants in their learning." Many of the activities you see will be informal and play related, allowing the child opportunity to participate in problem solving, exploring, creating, developing initiative, learning through the senses, discovering, developing concepts related to numbers, space, time, cause and effect, spatial relationships, etc.  Their learning will occur in developmentally appropriate ways.

Language Arts

A. To develop appreciation for written and oral language

B. To begin to respond to and answer questions about stories and discussions

C. To recall and retell the main events in a story or poem

D. To develop a zeal and an interest in books and reading

 Mathematics

A. To develop a base of experience for fundamental math skills

B. To begin to understand and control his/her physical world through curiosity, thinking and reasoning skills, collecting and analyzing information

C. Begins to show progress in working with numerals and counting objects

D. Adds and subtracts through role playing and the use of manipulative

 Goals for each child with respect to creative and cultural development

A. To develop an appreciation of artistic expression and beauty

B. To develop a zeal for creative self expression through a variety of avenues

C. Becomes aware of different family and cultural traditions and celebrations

D. Shares family traditions and shows pride in his or her own culture

 Goals with respect to Community and Environment Awareness

A. To show interest in learning about the environment and the community

B. To be able to identify familiar shapes in the environment e.g. Circles, triangles, squares

C. Is able to recognize the need of caring for materials and using materials without wasting them

D.  To develop an awareness and appreciation for people and places in our  community

E. Becomes aware of the five senses

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LEARNING CENTRES

BLOCK CENTRE	PUZZLES/ MANIPULATIVES CENTRE	WATER CENTRE
SAND II CENTRE	DRAMATIC PLAY CENTRE	PAINTING CENTRE

Also, at Agape are the following:

• Carpentry Centre
• Puppet Centre
• Reading Centre
• Art Centre
• Science Centre
• Gym Centre
• Library Centre
• Water Centre
• Music Centre

Staff will provide the younger child with greater assistance in choosing and playing at a learning centre. Kindergarten children will be expected to be more self directed and spend grater time exploring learning centres. Experiences in cooking, large muscle activity (gym), in-class room visitors and field trips complement the learning centres. The activities of the learning centres usually incorporate a weekly theme or concept. There is a balance between the child-directed and teacher (staff) directed activities to provide the opportunity for the full development of each child.

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SCHEDULE

Tentative Schedule for a Day's Activity

Morning:                     Afternoons:

Arrival                      Quiet Time

Devotions                    Music

Calender                   Centres

Orientation to current theme Recess

Centres                      Show n' Tell

Snack                        Final Group Activity

Gym                          Dismissal

Story Time

French

Lunch

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 GOALS

1.   TO DEVELOP A POSITIVE CONCEPT OF HIMSELF AS A PERSON.  THIS GOAL IMPLIES A GROWING AWARENESS OF THE CHILD'S STRENGTHS AS WELL AS A REALISTIC UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGEMENT OF HIS WEAKNESSES.  AT VARIETY OF LEVELS - GETTING DOWN TO THEIR LEVEL.  USE HIS NAME.  PUT ART WORK UP.

2.   TO ACHIEVE INDEPENDENCE IN MAKING CHOICES, DECISIONS AND JUDGEMENTS BASED ON COGNITIVE, COMPETENCE AND POSITIVE SELF CONCEPT AND TO ACHIEVE A MUTUAL INTERDEPENDENCE WITH OTHERS.  THIS INTERDEPENDENCE INVOLVES FEELING A SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR HIMSELF AND FOR OTHERS WITHIN A GROUP OR A COMMUNITY.

3.   TO MOVE FROM THE PREOCCUPATION WITH SELF AND THE BASIC BIOLOGICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS TOWARD DIRECTING ACTIVITY INTEREST AND INVOLVEMENT OUTSIDE OF HIMSELF.  THIS INCLUDES - GIVING PLEASURE FROM VARIOUS FORMS OF HUMAN COMMUNICATION AND INTERACTION.

-SEEKING PROBLEMS AND FINDING SATISFACTION IN SOLVING THEM

-HAVING THE CAPACITY TO APPRECIATE AND DELIGHT IN NATURE AND THE PRODUCTS OF HUMAN CULTURE.

4.   TO ADVANCE FROM A STAGE OF DEPENDENCY ON OTHERS AND OF OBJECT TO A POINT WHERE HE CAN MANIPULATE THE OBJECTS AND DETERMINE WHAT HE WILL DO.

5.   TO LEARN TO COPE WITH SOCIAL CHANGE AND WITH WIDER RELATIONSHIPS.  THE ABILITY TO ADAPT TO CHANGE GROWS OUT OF AN OVERWHELMING CURIOSITY TO KNOW WHAT COMES NEXT.

Following Alberta Education’s document Philosophy, Goals & Program Dimension, the ECS program will address the development of the WHOLE CHILD. (Emotional, physical, social, intellectual, and creative development)

I. Goals for each child with respect to emotional & personal development. 

A. To enhance the continuing development of self-esteem.

     Recognition of self as a unique and competent person.

     -independent, yet confident to approach others for help &/or assurance

     -responsible

     -able to make decisions and follow through on initiative

     -eager to learn and experience new situations

     -feelings accepted, respected and secure                      

B. To recognize (name) and express personal feelings and to begin to develop self regulated behaviors relative to the expression of those feelings

II Goals for each child with respect to physical development & well-being

A. To enhance the continuing development of large motor skill, through activities involving the coordination of large muscles - e.g. Running, jumping, skipping, etc.

 B. To enhance the continuing development of fine motor skill, through activities involving the coordination of small muscles - e.g. Cutting, painting, lacing, tying, etc.

C. To further improve perceptual motor skills, which involves combining information received from the senses with a motor response - e.g. Catching a ball

-body awareness - body parts & their function

-spatial awareness - awareness of the body’s space

-directional awareness -left/right; up/down

-temporal awareness - the sense of timing needed to catch a ball

-sensory awareness - seeing, hearing, touching, smelling & tasting

D. To further improve fundamental movement abilities - coordination, balance & stability, locomotion & rhythm

E. To further develop a knowledge of nutrition and hygiene.

F. To develop an attitude and behavior that promotes wellness.

-observing simple rules for safety in playing games

-participating in physical activities

-independence in dressing and grooming

      III. Goals for each child with respect to social development

A. To get along and cooperate with others in a one-to-one situation, a small group situation & a large group setting

B. To demonstrate respect and consideration for others.

C. To acknowledge the respect and acceptance of others.

D. To join in on small and large group games and activities

E. To show a willingness of taking risks and trying new things

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 SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT

“Be still and know that I am God.” (Ps. 46:10)

“Praise the Lord for it is good to sing praises to our God.” (Ps. 147:11)

The Psalms and all of Scripture challenge us to seek our God in a variety of ways and in all circumstances as we live as his children.  We do this as individuals and also communally.  Wherever two or three are gathered the Lord promises to be there.

And the Lord is there when the little ones in a kindergarten class come together to worship him.  It is important to make this a routine part of each day.  The beginning of each day seems most appropriate, although a teacher may find it better suited at some other time.  This impresses on the children your desire to begin each day with the Lord.  Also, for may children, getting up and breakfast is a rushed affair and it may be their first devotional time of the day.

Give special attention to and remind the children often of the significance of devotions in the life of a Christian.  Devotions are effectively done in a circle time, allowing a closeness to be developed among the children.

Devotions can serve a variety of purpose:

-giving thanks to the Lord for each day

-giving thanks for individual or family blessings

-giving thanks for school/communal blessings

-making requests to the Lord on behalf of each other

-making requests to the Lord on behalf of a family

-making requests to the Lord on behalf of the community, country, world

-asking forgiveness

-giving praise and glory to God

-thanking God for answering prayer

This devotional worship can be offered to the Lord in many ways through:

-songs

-Scripture reading or reciting

-prayer, spoken individually, communally or offered in song

-playing of instruments

-actions and dance

-poetry, story

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FOOD SERVICES

The parents take their turn to bring a snack on the special helper day for their child. We encourage the parents to bring nutritious snacks with the exception of  Birthday cake for their child's birthday. An allergy list will be posted on the parent board if there is any.

 

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PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

Parents will be able to have their input into the program by a suggestion box posted and a newsletter, made up by each head teacher , every other month gone out informing the parents about special activities and/or assistance needed.  An open door policy is in place and expressed to parents at time of registration, whereby parents may drop in to observe their child and perhaps take part in activities with their child.  Special activities will be planned for a family participation and outings quarterly.

 Parents will be aware of our program and the values of each activity centre by coming in to observe, noting the value charts and picture charts posted, interacting with staff and children and asking questions as well as giving suggestions.  The parents will also be given the opportunity to be a big part in special occasion activities, such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, etc.  A daily program will be posted on the parent board.  All information will be included in the Parent Handbook.

 

CONCERNS AND EXPECTATIONS OF PARENTS

A suggestion box is posted by the parent board.  Outlined in the parent handbook is a grievance procedure.  At the time of registration the Parent Handbook will be reviewed by the director and/or Program Coordinator which contains  policies that relate to parents.

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HOURS

Our ultimate goal is to provide a Christian environment where we can meet the needs of the whole child in every aspect of development - physically, socially, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually.  Kindergarten hours are 8:45 AM to 3:30 PM. 

HOLIDAYS          DAYS WHEN PROGRAM DOES NOT OPERATE:  Agape Learning Centre will be closed on the following holidays; New Years, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day.

 

 

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GENERAL INFORMATION

LICENSED CAPACITY:  Our capacity is 20 children.

LIABILITY:  Our liability is 3 million dollars.

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FEES

REGISTRATION FEE:  $50

 

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SPECIAL PROGRAMS

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Field Trips - Click Here

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