Preschool

Young children, filled with wonder and curiosity, see beauty and purpose in everything. The teacher's role in this program is to foster this sense by creating an environment that is beautiful and natural, and an atmosphere that permits exploration of the natural world. Children will make independent discoveries through their experiences of this world and use these discoveries in their own creative play. The children in this multi-age group learn from their parents, each other, their teachers and the world around them by first seeing and then by imitating what they see. It is necessary at this age to provide them with as many experiences as possible, such as singing, dancing, creating music, puppet shows, crafts, baking, gardening, painting, beeswax modeling, creative movement, and dramatic play. In addition, time for free play, indoors and outdoors is essential as children need time to assimilate and synthesize what they have observed around them. The foundation for later learning is laid through imitative play, a key element. For this reason, reading and arithmetic are not introduced in this program.

2 years old

Call (807) 344-2283 ext. 2, or use the website.

Phone

(807) 344-2283 ext. 2

Website

http://www.littlelionswaldorf.ca/programs