Our tulips finally bloomed! Out of the 40 bulbs we planted only 6 turned into beautiful flowers! I guess the squirrels had quite a snack of the remaining 34.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
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Our Mission: We use a child-directed model of pedagogy to impart a creative-based, socially, culturally and environmentally conscious curriculum. We encourage children to explore and appreciate themselves, others and the world around them.
WE STRIVE TO SEE THE WORLD FROM A KIDS-EYE-VIEW
Bellwoods Playschool uses a child-centred, socially conscious pedagogy to engage young children in social and artistic thought and action. Using what the city has to offer, we empower our students with the knowledge to be socially and environmentally responsible citizens while they develop into explorers of their urban landscape.
WE THINK OF THE CITY AS OUR CLASSROOM
A valuable aspect of the Bellwoods Playschool program is to empower children as navigators of their city. We journey on regular excursions, by foot and by public transportation, to art galleries, museums and cultural events, as well as markets, parks and city landmarks.
WE KNOW ITS TAKES A VILLAGE
Our Playschool runs on a model that links a range of artists together to engage and inspire children. We like to bring in different perspectives and actively pursue a diverse teaching staff. As such, professional educators and artists trade chalkboards for personal anecdotes and textbooks for real life experiences. Together, they create an atmosphere that is at once intellectually stimulating and deeply personalized.
Our Community
This Month
This Month's Focus
THEMES
Community Building, Bees, Autumn Harvest, Working together
HEROES
Honey Bees, Farmers, Not Far From the Tree volunteers, Ourselves(!),
ART
Nature-based art (leaves, bees wax!), getting-to-know-you art: who are we, what we are interested in and excited to explore together this year.
MUSIC
Drumming with Steve
NEIGHBOURHOODS
Getting to know our own neighbourhood Bellwoods and Dufferin Grove
OUTING IDEA
Arts Scape Young People wax art
Local downtown honey bee farm
Farmers market
Not Far from the Tree local picking trip
DAILY TIMETABLE
3:15-4:00 Pick-up/Snack/Playground
4:00-5:30 Walk to host location.
Activity of the Day ( art, music, science, dance, drama, cooking, sports. etc)
5:30-6:00 Free time/story time and pick up