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Welcoming place that engages each child.
Learning through play for young minds
TLC provides a place for children to grow and learn through play. Engaging in creative activities allow the children to explore their world as well as interact with others.
We strive to bridge the gap between home and elementary school.
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Emerging Autonomy:
- Activities that encourage independence
- Developing self-help skills
Social Skills:
- Emphasis on cooperative play
- Conflict-resolution exploration
- Identifying emotions & expressing them appropriately
- Manners and being polite
- Exploring empathy
Games & Exercise:
- Teach rules to playing games
- Importance of turn taking
- Emphasis on fair play
- Keeping fit & healthy
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Structured Schedule:
- Indoor play
- Learning centers
- Circle time activities
- Large & small group times
Creativity:
- Experimenting with different art mediums
- Open-ended art activities
Literacy & Language Development:
- Daily story time
- Songs (repetitive in nature)
- Finger plays
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Parental Involvement
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Classroom Cleaning: the classroom is cleaned weekly by the parents on a rotation basis (approx. 3-4 times per school year)
Fundraising: 2-3 fundraisers help TLC remain affordable
Board of Directors: are elected each fall (during our Annual General Meeting) to act on behalf of all members and meets each month