Serving Toronto families for more than 45 years, our education experts offer standard-setting programs for infants, toddlers and preschool children. We want children to be learners, to love to learn, to be part of a community of learners, and to grow into awesome adults who can make a difference in the world.
Reminder: Superheroes
In our efforts to provide an atmosphere of peacefulness for the children, please refrain from sending your child(ren) to school in clothing that reflects fantasy or violent characters such as martial arts, wrestling, computer game characters or superheroes (Star Wars, Superman, Iron Man, etc). We feel that allowing children to wear these clothes leads them to engage in play that is violent and often sexist. In turn, this undermines the values we teach – kindness, peaceful conflict resolution, and empathy. We believe the type of marketing behind these products leads to materialistic values and competition that can be detrimental to the well-being of the child.
Looking for fun things to do at home? Check out our Staycations, Math and Language, French, Music and Yoga, and Classroom Sharing pages!
Latest Dispatches
city place Second Step: Social-Emotional Learning
Social – emotional skills are essential to healthy child development. By instilling empathy, self-regulation, and effective communication skills early on, we lay a sturdy foundation for success in school and in life. Casa West is exploring Second Step, a compass guiding the children towards understanding emotions, developing problem-solving abilities, and establishing positive relationships. (Click to find out how and for the full photos.)
Viewcoatsworth Lunar New Year!
This is the year of the dragon! The Casa children paraded around the school and our classroom with a drum and musical instruments. We also engaged in activities inspired by the new year. We recognized the Lunar new year celebration, did art and sensory activities, and listened to traditional music. (Please click for full photos.)
Viewinfinity place Taste Testing for Lunar New Year!
To celebrate the Lunar New Year, we explored a lucky fruit - pineapple! The children were invited to touch and explore the pineapple. Then we removed the skin, cut it into pieces, and tasted the sweet fruit. These types of sensorial activities give us a chance to come together and build social skills such as parallel play and taking turns, as well as enrich language, fine motor development, and tactile discrimination. (Please click for full photos and information.)
Viewsimcoe place Family Day Event!
In celebration of Family Day, the families of Simcoe Place were invited to an exciting music class with Adriana! The children were able to proudly showcase their musical talents with songs and instruments, demonstrating their lovely singing voices, as well as playing the ukulele and Montessori bells. In celebrating family, we were able to express the love, devotion and happiness that we share each day at our school and in our Casa program! (Please click for more information).
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