Edelweiss Preparatory School

Jr. Kindergarten

Jr. Kindergarten is a Kindergarten readiness program for children who are 4 years old by January 1st, 2009.

Jr. Kindergarten classes are designed to enrich both the mind and character of every child within an environment rich in fun, phonics, art, science, math, language instruction and self esteem building acitivities.

Program Highlights

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Jr. Kindergarten classes are 2-1/2 hours in length and are offered 2 or 3 times each week am or pm. Classes have 2 teachers and 20 children. We offer 2 mornings, 3 mornings, 2 afternoons and 3 afternoons per week.

The two-day Junior Kindergarten is a shorter version of our 3-day program. All components of our Junior Kindergarten program are covered.

All Jr. Kindergarten programs include:

  • Music lessons
  • Spanish lessons
  • Drama lessons
  • Gym lessons daily
  • Science experiments
  • Centres daily
  • Journals (starts in January)
  • Home Reading program (May & June)
  • Free Art activities
  • Alphabet book: printing skills
  • Number book
  • Circle time and calendar activities daily
  • Library & Storytime

Spanish Jr Kindergarten

Three-day Spanish Junior Kindergarten: Mon/Wed/Fri 12:45- 3:00pm

Spanish as a second language will be taught in this program. It is designed to prepare children for going to Spanish bilingual Kindergarten programs at other schools.