SALTO Gymnastics - Preschool

Preschool

Preschool Schedules and Registration

Important Information

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM HANDBOOK 2010-2011

PLANT THE SEED…

NURTURE THE GROWTH…

EXPERIENCE THE AWE!

For a printable copy click here: icon Preschool Program Handbook

Our Philosophy

The Salto Gymnastics Preschool program is focused on the total well being of each child. We believe that an active mind grows from a strong, healthy body. Gymnastics skills and life skills are developed in an atmosphere of Movement, FUN and Play!

Our Objectives

to provide children with a multi-movement centered preschool education program.
to teach the children Fun, Fitness and Fundamentals as outlined through the Canadian gymnastics program.
to provide a quality program of activities that will enable the development of the whole child.

Program Goals

Salto Gymnastics’ Preschool is proud to offer a balanced program of physical, intellectual, social and emotional growth created for your preschooler.

Delivered in a bright and nurturing place for preschool children to move and learn, we offer three-year-old and four-year-old programs incorporating the fun, fitness and fundamentals of gymnastics and thematic-based curriculum in the classroom as well.

Our students develop through a variety of educational and physical challenges, as well as activities and experiences that focus on healthy socialization skills and positive self esteem.

Daily Classroom Schedule

Class Entrance & Hello!	5/10 minutes
Centre Time	15/20 minutes
Gymnastics	45 minutes
Snack Time	15 minutes
Curriculum & Enrichment	35/50 minutes (Tots/Tykes)
Cool Down & Good-bye	5/10 minutes

Curriculum

The circle times, activity centres and gymnastics curriculum are planned to include the following subjects during the preschool year:

OUR PHILOSOPHY

OUR OBJECTIVES

…to provide children with a multi-movement centered preschool education program.

…to teach the children Fun, Fitness and Fundamentals as outlined through the Canadian gymnastics program.

…to provide a quality program of activities that will enable the development of the whole child.

PROGRAM GOALS

Movement education and exploration thus enhancing balance, coordination, vestibular development, physical development, large and small motor skill development and athletic skills. Balancing health and learning. (Body and mind). Develop and improve image, confidence and esteem of self. Cultivate socialization skills (sharing, caring and helping). Introduction to music, creative dance and dramatic play.

Preschool Team

Preschool Program Director: Christina Denis

Christina has almost finished her education degree, with specialization in literacy, at the University of Alberta. She has a strong passion for children, and a solid gymnastics background. Christina believes that every child is special, that learning can be fun and that activity is essential. She wishes that every child in the world could have a story read to them before bed every night.

Preschool Program Assistant: Lori Hudson

Our preschool assistant Lori has over 8 years of experience working with preschoolers. Lori is a mom of three, and before coming to Salto, she ran a day home for over 7 years. Lori has taken courses in Early Childhood Development and has her level one coaching certification. Teacher Lori’s nurturing and loving nature with children is second to none. She is looking forward to meeting your child soon.

Teacher Doreen is the Assistant Teacher for the Tumbling Terrifics Program. She has been coaching at Salto since 1998, and has taught gymnastics and dance to thousands of children over her illustrious teaching career. Her patient, gentle, loving teaching style is somewhat of a legend in Strathcona County! She brings Level 1 coaching certification, Level 1 ECD certification, Gymnastics Canada Preschool certification and years of experience to the Salto Preschool. Salto is very lucky, and very thankful to have her as a member of our preschool team.