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Why choose to become a WCK Explorer

 

  • Pre- Kindergarten and Kindergarten programs which are based on current research on how children learn best.  Offering a Play, Inquiry, Strength based approach to learning and thinking. 

  • Rich and wide-ranging educational curriculum that is part of the everyday learning experience of all children. It includes literacy, numeracy, communication, the visual and performing arts, the sciences understanding society, and principles of social justice and equity.

  • A LOVE of nature and values of open air living embedded across our pedagogy cultivating in each of us an ecological identity encouraging future environmental stewardship.

  • Innovative creative visual arts and steam programs culminating children’s creative capabilities, imagination and knowledge.  

  • A Team of well-qualified degree experienced Early Childhood Professionals and specialists.  

  • Multi-age groupings. A family friendly environment, where siblings can play together and children all ages get to play and work together on inquiries.

  • Enriching, Natural Authentic Environments and Experiences.  Safe, aesthetically pleasing, stimulating, inspirational environments, spaces and experiences for children’s imagination, are, wonder curiosity to flourish.

  • Use of Natural, sustainable Resources.  Real, sustainable, open ended, intelligent, and preloved, up cycle, resources and loose parts.  Which enchant and challenge children offering open opportunities to work in collaboration to be critical thinkers, intelligent problem solving, and good communicators when they tinker with loose parts.  

  • Rituals and Rhythms.  Predictable, familiar experiences. Large blocks of unhurried time, to slow down, to be fully present, to connect and engage in experiences. Offering children choices of progressive meals rest/ sleep at their time and pace. Building a sense of belonging and Identity. 

  • Welcoming, Diverse and Inclusive Learning Community.  Caring, supportive and reciprocal relationships with educators, families and local community 

  • An ongoing commitment to professional development, reflective practice and collaboration. 

  • Regular training, mentoring opportunities for our team, students, families and other local educators and other visitors 

  • Family owned and operated  

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