Classes Green Spirit
Children’s Learning Academy
Our Classes
We believe that both children and teachers are capable, resourceful researchers, interested in inquiring seriously into the world around them. Such thoughtful engagement includes working through theories, thoughts, feelings and values in multiple modes of representation including drawing, writing, dance, music, painting, design and building, animal husbandry and mindfulness It includes the notion of children as full participants in their society and community, and creators of culture for others to study and enjoy.
Kindergarden To Grade 3
PRIMARY PROGRAM
For many children, kindergarten is the foundation of their education. It is a time for both play and learning, two facets in which there is a great deal of overlap. Our kindergarten focuses on developing your children’s skills so that they approach school with confidence, excitement and eagerness.
In the years from kindergarten through Grade 3, children will develop competence in academics, nature, and life skills. They will learn how to be a critical thinker, and how to live in harmony with each other and with our Mother Earth.
Grade 4 to Grade 6
JUNIOR PROGRAM
Continuing to hone in on their skills, students will have many opportunities to develop critical thinking and metacognition through speaking and listening, reading, viewing, and writing. Students will also learn to use research tools to write reports, as well as creating charts, graphs, and tables.
They will master addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division skills and learn to budget, calculate interest and household finances. They will learn about internet safety and how to use online resources for learning and research purposes.
Classes may include but are not limited to; Art, English Language Arts, Health and Life Skills, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Science and Social Studies, Nature walks and talks which include foraging for food and medicine, Yoga and Mindfulness.
Grade 7 to Grade 8
Intermediate Program
The time spent in Intermediate school (6th – 8th grade) is a formal operational stage of development for children. During this stage, your child will develop skills to logically solve problems, understand different views, and make plans for the future. Our goal as teachers is to inspire, engage and empower your intermediate learner during this critical stage of development.
The intentional use of “each” is woven into the philosophy and education at Green Spirit Educational Academy. Aligned with a project-based approach to learning, this philosophy helps meet the emotional and social needs of children at the intermediate school level.
Project-based learning is a student- centered methodology that engages students in developing critical thinking skills through undertaking authentic, meaningful projects. It is a teaching strategy that focuses on real-world problems and challenges using problem-solving, decision-making and investigative skills. This method aligns the mental capacity and attention span of intermediate aged children with an open yet structured learning environment.
Kindergarden To Grade 3
PRIMARY PROGRAM
For many children, kindergarten is the foundation of their education. It is a time for both play and learning, two facets in which there is a great deal of overlap. Our kindergarten focuses on developing your children’s skills so that they approach school with confidence, excitement and eagerness.
In the years from kindergarten through Grade 3, children will develop competence in academics, nature, and life skills. They will learn how to be a critical thinker, and how to live in harmony with each other and with our Mother Earth.
Grade 4 to Grade 6
JUNIOR PROGRAM
Continuing to hone in on their skills, students will have many opportunities to develop critical thinking and metacognition through speaking and listening, reading, viewing, and writing. Students will also learn to use research tools to write reports, as well as creating charts, graphs, and tables.
They will master addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division skills and learn to budget, calculate interest and household finances. They will learn about internet safety and how to use online resources for learning and research purposes.
Classes may include but are not limited to; Art, English Language Arts, Health and Life Skills, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Science and Social Studies, Nature walks and talks which include foraging for food and medicine, Yoga and Mindfulness.
Grade 7 to Grade 8
Intermediate Program
The time spent in Intermediate school (6th – 8th grade) is a formal operational stage of development for children. During this stage, your child will develop skills to logically solve problems, understand different views, and make plans for the future. Our goal as teachers is to inspire, engage and empower your intermediate learner during this critical stage of development.
The intentional use of “each” is woven into the philosophy and education at Green Spirit Educational Academy. Aligned with a project-based approach to learning, this philosophy helps meet the emotional and social needs of children at the intermediate school level.
Project-based learning is a student- centered methodology that engages students in developing critical thinking skills through undertaking authentic, meaningful projects. It is a teaching strategy that focuses on real-world problems and challenges using problem-solving, decision-making and investigative skills. This method aligns the mental capacity and attention span of intermediate aged children with an open yet structured learning environment.
OUR SUMMER CAMPS
Seasonal Fun for your Children
Summer camps are designed to have a positive impact on our children’s learning. We offer both Forest School Adventure camps which cover a wide range of traditional forest school skills and activities, and In the Garden camps which cover learning to grow, seeds and ecosystems, and fun gardening activities. These are exciting weeks of outdoor fun, getting back to basics, and reconnecting with our Mother Earth.
Camps run from Monday to Thursday from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm.
