Garderies near Picture Butte AB (59 Result(s))

Montessori is a comprehensive educational approach based on the observation of children's needs in a variety of cultures all around the world. Children in Montessori classroom learn through play, “Play is the work of the child” she says. Dr. Maria Montessori developed this educational approach based on her understanding of children's natural learning tendencies as they unfold in “prepared environments". “The environment must be rich in motives which lend interests to activities and invite the child to conduct his own experiences”. Montessori classrooms have children of multi-age groups where they learn by making discoveries with the materials, cultivating concentration, motivation, self-discipline, and a love of learning. She believes children become “lifelong learners” if they enjoy learning. “Within the child lays the fate of future”, therefore as the educators we must respect them, meet their needs and teach them well.

Montessori is a comprehensive educational approach based on the observation of children's needs in a variety of cultures all around the world. Children in Montessori classroom learn through play, “Play is the work of the child” she says. Dr. Maria Montessori developed this educational approach based on her understanding of children's natural learning tendencies as they unfold in “prepared environments". “The environment must be rich in motives which lend interests to activities and invite the child to conduct his own experiences”. Montessori classrooms have children of multi-age groups where they learn by making discoveries with the materials, cultivating concentration, motivation, self-discipline, and a love of learning. She believes children become “lifelong learners” if they enjoy learning. “Within the child lays the fate of future”, therefore as the educators we must respect them, meet their needs and teach them well.

Agape Learning Centre (est. 1985) is a Christian-based centre that offers 3 Accredited programs: Day Care, Preschool and an Alberta Education approved Kindergarten. We are conveniently located 1 mile east of Lethbridge on Highway 3 in the Victory Church complex. Agape serves children 13 months to 6 years of age. Agape believes in a "Learning Through Play" philosophy where Early Learning teachers build a trusting and caring relationship with each child as well as with their families. We enhance all areas of development recognizing that each child develops at their own pace.