Welcome to St. Joseph’s kindergarten class. Here our journey towards Sainthood begins. Through encountering Jesus and His friends in the bible we learn that God our Father loves us and wants us to love and serve each other.
Our kindergarten classroom is child centred. The children are participants rather than spectators. The curriculum is integrated and taught through the inquiry interests of the children. Through inquiry the children work as a group of learners, developing confidence in their own abilities to investigate and to collaborate.
We spend a minimum of one afternoon a week in the natural outdoor setting at Trout Lake where we play, explore and experience natural systems and materials found there.
Engaged outside in all types of weather, the children explore their local, natural environment and learn to know and understand their place in God’s creation, developing confidence in being outside while meeting the objectives of the kindergarten curriculum.
Outside, large and noisy movements are acceptable and children who need this type of activity will be able to engage in a manner that supports their learning. All of the children will be physically active and engaged in activities that will facilitate their balance, stamina and strength. Another benefit is that children are ready to focus on indoor learning activities after time spent outside using their minds and bodies.