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hood Centre
As learners in the ECC, children are encouraged to become
confident and motivated learners, risk takers and explorers.
They are encouraged to understand that mistakes are part of
the learning process and to find solutions to problems. Our
small class sizes allow children in the ECC to develop their
imagination and creativity through following their own discoveries and explorations. They develop self-efficacy and develop
interdependence and independence. ECC teachers build a
positive relationship with children based upon respect and
kindness. ECC teachers provide an environment that promotes
trust, respect, safety, tolerance, risk taking and kindness.
In Primary 1, children are introduced to the routines of the
school day and through the medium of play, explore the world
around them and develop a strong foundation in early concepts of language, number, and social interaction. Children
in Primary 2 are introduced to number concept through Little
Duck’s Adventureland, pre-literacy awareness through playbased methodology, and science/social studies topics through
our International Primary Curriculum such as “Friends and
Family”, “Treasure”, and “Changes.” Our Primary 3 program
introduces students to a more structured approach to phonological awareness and writing through Reader’s and Writer’s
Workshop, as well as number concept and problem solving
through the Math in Focus program.
All ECC students experience a cross-curricular program that
includes Music, Physical Education, Library Skills, and in
Primary 3, Information and Communication Technology as
well as English as an Additional Language support. All ECC
teachers provide differentiated tasks that are both practical
hands on activities and teacher directed activities, reflecting
visual, kinesthetic and auditory learning styles.
Play based learning is integrated into all areas of the ECC
curriculum, during which teachers observe, offer support,
nurture, assess and extend learning.
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