Our Mission

THE WORLD FROM A CHILDS PERSPECTIVE
Trinity Playschool uses a child-centred, socially conscious pedagogy to engage young children in social and artistic thought and action. Using what the city has to offer, we strive to cultivate students that are empowered and are equipped with the knowledge to be socially and environmentally responsible citizens while they develop into explorers of their urban landscape.


THE CITY AS OUR CLASSROOM
A valuable aspect of the Trinity Playschool program is to empower children as navigators of their city. We journey on regular excursions, by foot and by public transportation, to art galleries, concerts, museums and cultural events, as well as markets, parks and city landmarks.


WE KNOW ITS TAKES A VILLAGE
Our Playschool runs on a model that links a range of artists together to engage and inspire children. We like to bring in different perspectives and actively pursue a diverse teaching staff. As such, professional educators and artists trade chalkboards for personal anecdotes and textbooks for real life experiences. Together, they create an atmosphere that is at once intellectually stimulating and deeply personalized.

November Themes: Food Production, Trees & Autumn Harvest

Sunday, September 26, 2010

First Week Adventures


During our first week of playschool, a very exciting and interesting event took place- the workers strike at the Royal York Hotel. We headed down to show the students what a picket line looks like, and discuss with them why a strike may occur. We had a great adventure, taking the streetcar and then the subway down to the scene! The kids became excited and eager to see what was going on.

After arriving on the scene, we explained to the kids that the workers were striking because they were unhappy with their working/contract conditions and were sending a message to their bosses! The kids really enjoyed it and observed from a distance the picket line. Afterwards, we settled in a cozy spot to read Peter the Rabbit, and then ventured over to have some fun in Union Station. All in all, a great day, and an interesting way to mark the end of a great first week!
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