Building Blocks
Provides Each Child With
Individual Experiences
Preschool
Program
Welcome!
We are excited to offer a structured yet
play-based learning environment designed to support young children's social, emotional, and cognitive development.
This program is specifically designed for children ages 2.6 to 3.6 years.
Our Curriculum: We believe that young children learn best through hands-on experiences, exploration, and guided play. Our curriculum is carefully designed to foster a love of learning while building essential skills for future success.
We focus on:
Social and Emotional Development
Encouraging friendships,
teamwork, and
self-confidence.
Early Literacy and Language Skills
Introducing letters, sounds and storytelling to build communication skills.
Hands-on Math and Science Exploration
Engaging activities that promote problem-solving and
critical thinking.
Creative
Arts and
Music
Encouraging self-expression through art, music, and movement.
Outdoor Play and Gross Motor Activities
Providing opportunities for
physical development and
coordination.
Practical
Life
Skills
Teaching independence,
responsibility, and
self-care routines.
Curriculum Overview
Our curriculum is designed to introduce children to early learning concepts through engaging activities and hands-on experiences.
Language &
Literacy
• Introduction to letters and sounds
• Storytelling and listening skills
• Early writing through drawing and tracing
Math,Science &
Art Integration
• Counting, sorting, and pattern recognition
• Simple experiments and nature exploration
• Hands-on arts and crafts
Social& Emotional Learning
• Learning to share and take turns
• Expressing emotions in healthy ways
• Developing friendships and confidence
Fine& Gross Motor Development
• Activities that strengthen hand muscles for
pre-writing
• Outdoor play to develop coordination and movement skills
Classroom Environment
Our classroom is designed to foster curiosity and creativity with a variety of learning centers, including:
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Hands-on
Math Area
Sorting, counting, puzzles
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Art
Station
Painting, crafting, sensory bins
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Dramatic
Play Corner
Dress-up, role-playing
nature
Exploration
Table
Science and naturematerials
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Reading
Nook
Books, storytelling
props
Daily Schedule
Program Hours:
We offer two convenient session times to accommodate different schedules:
Morning Session: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Afternoon Session: 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Below is a Typical Schedule for Both Morning and Afternoon Session
11:30 am3:20pm
Welcome & Free Play
8:45am12:45pm
Morning Circle & Calendar Time
9:00am1:00pm
Learning Blocks (literacy, math, science, thematic units)
10:15am2:15pm
Snack Time
10:30am2:30pm
Outdoor Play & Gross Motor Activities
11:00am3:00pm
Music & Creative Expression
11:20am3:20pm
Closing Circle & Goodbye
8:30 am3:30pm
Dismissal
Preschool
Program
Children need to be at the school no later than 15 minutes past the start time of the program:8:45AM / 12:45 PM
Children arriving later than that will not be admitted into the program for the day, as this is when our programming begins with its first learning block. Once programming begins, we need to stay focused as we only have a short period of time together every day.
Thank you for your understanding.
Cost
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Our Junior Kindergarten program is
Completely free for families
Our part-time preschool program creates a warm, welcoming, and stimulating environment where children feel safe to explore, learn, and grow. We look forward to welcoming your little one into our learning community!These programs are offered at all Building Blocks locations in dedicated classrooms specific to this program. In our Southlands location, we are pleased to offer both preschool and junior kindergarten in the same classroom.
To register:
call Call: 403-504-7544
mail
andrea@bbps.ca
