Nursery Academics
Welcome to Kaneko Canadian International School’s
Our Nursery Program offers a structured yet fun learning environment that helps children develop key skills while nurturing their natural curiosity. Through engaging activities, we focus on building a strong foundation for future learning while allowing children to explore and grow at their own pace.
Key Learning Areas in Our Nursery Program
Mathematics
Learning to count numbers from 1 to 10 in fun ways like songs, games, and hands-on activities. Practicing counting backward from 5 to 1 to enhance memory and number recognition. Sorting objects by color, size, and shape to build problem-solving skills. Identifying and creating simple patterns, such as arranging toys or shapes in a sequence. Using blocks, beads, and other materials to introduce basic math concepts through play.
Language & Pre-Literacy Skills
Listening to fun and interactive stories to improve language comprehension. Answering simple questions about stories, pictures, or everyday events to develop communication skills. Recognizing and tracing basic letters, such as A, B, and C, and simple shapes like circles and squares. Singing rhymes and songs to enhance vocabulary and phonetic awareness. Encouraging early writing skills with activities like scribbling, coloring, and tracing lines.
Science & Nature
Exploring the world around them by observing trees, flowers, and animals in a fun and simple way. Learning about colors and how they appear in nature, like green leaves, blue skies, and yellow flowers. Engaging in hands-on activities like planting seeds, watering plants, or watching how objects float in water. Encouraging curiosity by letting children ask questions and explore objects like leaves, rocks, or sand. Observing simple experiments, such as mixing colors or discovering how shadows change during the day.
Islamic Values
Learning short and simple Quranic verses through repetition and songs. Listening to and singing Islamic nasheeds to build a love for faith. Practicing short daily duas (prayers) like before eating, sleeping, or traveling. Learning about kindness, respect, and gratitude through stories from the Quran and Islamic teachings. Participating in age-appropriate Islamic activities to develop a strong sense of identity and connection to faith.
Play-Based Learning
- Art & Creativity: Drawing, coloring, and arts and crafts projects to encourage imagination.
- Outdoor Play: Running, jumping, and playing in outdoor spaces to build strong muscles and coordination.
- Group Activities: Working together in small groups to teach teamwork, sharing, and problem-solving.
- Pretend Play: Role-playing with toys, costumes, and props to develop creativity and social skills.
Why Choose Our Nursery Program?
At Kaneko Canadian International School, our Nursery Program creates a perfect balance of structured learning and playful exploration. Our approach ensures that children:
- Develop essential skills in math, language, and science through fun activities.
- Build confidence and independence in a nurturing environment.
- Learn Islamic values and teachings in a way they can understand and enjoy.
- Make new friends and practice social skills in a warm, supportive space.
- Let’s take the next step in your child’s learning journey together