Extensions: Geography, Culture, Biology, Art, and Music
From
3-6 years old, the child is learning so much about their world.
The extensions are introduced to help the child better explore and
enjoy their world.
Geography
The
children are introduced to the globe and learn the continents.
They are introduced to individual continent puzzle maps to learn the
names of countries. There are a
variety of flags in the classroom, expanding the child’s knowledge of
countries. We also introduce the
child to land and water forms such as islands and lakes.
Using
the puzzle maps and globe as our basis, the children are introduced to
different ethnicities, landscapes, and animals around the world.
We also celebrate the cultures of the families in our program by
having celebrations in our classroom such as Christmas and Chinese New Year.
This introduces the children to traditions, foods, and costumes of
the different cultures of their peers.
Biology
The
children are introduced to the five categories of vertebrate animals.
We also look at plant life, talking about trees, fruits, flowers, and
leaves. This is done by
acknowledging what is going on around us during the different seasons.
We enjoy taking the children for walks in the neighbourhood to see
the changes throughout the year.
Art
The
children are introduced to the technique of various art medium.
The children are able to use materials such as gluing, crayons, and
paints.
Music
Children
are drawn to music and greatly enjoy singing songs together.
We sing traditional nursery rhymes, action songs, and songs from
around the world. Songs in a
different language help to further expand the child’s cultural knowledge.
There is also a listening station that changes throughout the year
with different types of music such as Mozart or Cuban music.
Tracing different leaf shapes Using the geography folder in
conjunction with the world map to
learn of polar bears from North
America