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Preschool

At It Takes a Village Preschool, children enjoy pajama days, play-based learning, pre-printing and early literacy activities, painting, recess, and a variety of crafts.

Inclusion

At It Takes a Village programs, we embrace a philosophy of inclusion and are committed to supporting every child. We reserve spaces in our Kindergarten specifically for children receiving PUF (Program Unit Funding), ensuring they are supported by shared Educational Assistants and access to therapies. This inclusive model benefits all students by fostering empathy, flexible thinking, patience, and creating opportunities for additional support within the classroom. We are fortunate to maintain a h

Universal Classroom Supports

Many students and their families have benefited from our universal classroom supports and sessions with our Occupational Therapist (OT), particularly in addressing sensory sensitivities and challenges. Strategies are provided to help children better manage sensitivities related to sound, light, temperature, texture, clothing, and more. As a result, students often experience increased attention, improved focus, and a greater ability to relax and enjoy their environment—both at school and in their

Early Childhood Intervention

All children enrolled in It Takes a Village Preschool or Kindergarten are screened each September through our Early Childhood Intervention Program. Screenings are conducted within the first few days or weeks of school, and individualized or small group therapy sessions are provided for children who require additional support.

Kindergarten Programming

Kindergarten Only: Students enjoy special experiences such as a Family Christmas Open House, a field trip by bus to attend a live ballet performance (The Nutcracker by Bach Tots), and an End-of-the-Year Family Party. In addition, students participate in engaging in-school field trips like Live Bugs, I Am Unique, Healthy Me!, and more. All of these enriched experiences are included in the yearly fee, with no additional costs throughout the year.

Hands on Science

In our Kindergarten program, students engage in hands-on scientific study, observation, and experiments—including the hatching of butterflies, chicks, and ducklings. The full 21-day incubation cycle is followed by two weeks of observation, providing rich learning experiences. Our preschool students also benefit from and participate in these activities, enhancing their early science education.

Play Based Programming

It Takes a Village programs offer rich early literacy and numeracy experiences, play-based learning, immersion in music, physical literacy, gross motor development, imaginative play, and much more!

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"We live, work, and raise our familes in the seam between the mountains and the prairies of Southern Alberta. We are settlers on Treaty 7 land, and in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, we acknowledge those whose land we move through: The Blackfoot Nations, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai; the Tsuut’ina Nation; the Stoney Nakoda First Nations; and the Métis Nation (Region 3)." [Brianne Sharpe]

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