EARLY LEARNING at MACEWAN

Curriculum

Inquiry-based curriculum

Our educators actively participate in play and exploration alongside the children. This involvement gives educators the opportunity to listen, observe, provoke and stimulate children’s thinking. Educators look beyond the object a child is playing with and delve into the ideas, questions, theories and goals that are captivating the child. These insightful observations become the springboard for devising new projects, activities and learning experiences tailored to engage and enrich the children’s curiosity.

We feel very fortunate to have been part of ELM and have seen tremendous growth in our little ones. It has been incredible watching them come into their own.

ELM PARENT

Documentation

Documenting children’s daily experiences is a vital aspect of our program. Educators chronicle children’s play and learning through various means, including photographs, video and audio recordings, anecdotal notes and child-created artifacts.

Through documentation, and by capturing children's thoughts, ideas, expressions and development, we are able to enhance our understanding of how children explore the world around them. Documentation also serves as a communicative bridge with parents and the community, providing insight into the children’s activities and the center.

The educators have each been very attentive to my child, and to all the children. For that, I am truly grateful. In doing so they have formed a relationship with both my child and myself that allows me to feel confident in leaving my child in their care every day.

ELM PARENT