Reading, writing, and discovering numbers
Early reading, writing, and mathematical skills develop through practical activities. Children count, sort, recognise shapes, and build understanding before approaching more abstract ideas.
Living in two languages
Reading, songs, educational games, and conversations invite children to use French and English. Language development accompanies other learning.
Learning with children of different ages
The mixed-age classroom offers opportunities for cooperation. Children learn patience, listening, and respect while building the confidence to work more independently.
Creating, observing, and experimenting
Drawing, painting, music, and scientific activities nurture creativity. Observing nature and conducting simple experiments encourage questions and the search for answers.
Developing movement and responsibility
Physical activities develop balance and coordination. Handling materials, caring for the environment, and organising an activity are also everyday learning experiences.
Building the next stage of learning
Preschool lays foundations that are developed further in elementary school. A visit lets you discuss your child’s previous experience, languages, and support needs.
Connecting learning areas
Sorting, counting, and recognising shapes involve observation and reasoning. Listening to a story, naming objects, and describing an experience support language. In BSA’s preschool programme, practical learning sits alongside arts, movement, and science: the day is not just preparation for reading.
Preparing the transition to elementary school
The transition to CP involves looking at learning and needs, not age alone. Discuss language, independence within an activity, group life, and early academic skills with the team. The elementary page describes the areas developed further from CP through CM2.