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

Monday, October 11, 2010

Our Love of Ice Cream

Throughout our neighbourhood travels, and in getting to know the kids in general, Leah and I have come to learn about what they enjoy to eat. Ice cream is hands down a favourite. During the beginning of playschool, the students and I ventured over to Queen Street, and visited the White Squirrel Coffee Shop. The kids truly enjoyed the special ice cream treat they had there. I enjoy going on these types of outings with the kids, where we all just sit and enjoy a delicious treat, laugh, talk and just get to know more about each other.

Delicious ice cream! Thank-you White Squirrel Coffee Shop!
At one of the local bakerys in Little Portugal, mmm delicious treats!
I know that we will continue to have outings like this, and discover many new treats and tasty things in and around our neighbourhood and beyond. These moments of bonding really allow us to continue to build upon the principles of inclusion which are so important to the playschool philosophy and dynamic.


















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