Our kindergarten falls directly under Alberta Education therefore we abide by the cirriculum provided by Alberta Learning. For more information go to www.learning.gov.ab.ca
We run our program with a Learning Station based environment, supplemented with circle learning time. Below are some highlights to the curriculum that may be unique to Sherwood Park
Kindergarten.
1. Early Literacy:
- Jim Stone's Animated Literacy
- Itchy's Alphabet
- Printing Without Tears
- Reading Program
2. Early Numeracy:
- Mathematics Their Way
3. Environment & Community Awareness:
- Field Trips
- Flat Stanley
4. Citizenship & Identity:
5. Physical Skill and Wellbeing:
- Daily Brain Gym
- Park and Grass Area & Large Open Gym Area
6. Personal and Social Responsibility:
- Drama Station With Props to Accomodate Socialization and Role Play.
- Snack Time Activities
7. Creative Expression:
- Music and Movement Program (20 minutes per/day)
- Weekly Visual Art Projects That are Displayed in the Community.
- Two Concerts a Year Incorporating Song & Acting Where all Children Have a Speaking Part.
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