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

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Imaginative Play

Our group of students really enjoy participaing in imaginative play together. They have come up with quite a few scenarios/games/roles that they really have a lot of fun with. During quiet time and sometimes if there is free play time available, they are very eager to enage with one another. 'Let's play teacher!' is one of their favourite sayings, and they really get into the roles they have come up with. Also, the 'game' of 'Hamsties' (their pretend hampster family) is also extremely popular. I find it fascinating to watch the kids together, their dynamics as a group, and how vast and creative their imaginations are. I think it is great that they like to play together, it helps to stregthen the inclusion that we have been cultivating within the group over the last month.
Doing 'school work' while 'playing teacher.'

'Hamsties!'
Here they are using a cash register, purchasing picture frames and toys!
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