LA PETITE
ÉCOLE

A bilingual drop-off playgroup to help prepare your kids for school! La Petite École focuses on fostering their independence, developing basic literacy and numeracy skills, all while getting comfortable being part of a group. Through various activities, such as sensory play, crafts, music and of course gymnastics, we provide a wonderful learning experience, working closely with the parents to ensure a smooth transition for both parent and child.

WHAT IS

LA PETITE ÉCOLE?

SOME OF THE SKILLS YOUR KIDS WILL DEVELOP INCLUDE:

NUMERACY/LITERACY SKILLS

  • Identify name in print

  • State first and last name

  • Identify letters in name

  • Sort objects by color, shape and size

  • Rote count to 10

  • Count out objects from 1-5

  • Identify some numbers

  • Identify and name shapes

  • Identify and name colors

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

  • Talk about events at home/school

  • Communicate wants and needs

  • Answer Wh questions (who, what, when, where)

  • Retell a story

  • Use age appropriate speech sounds

  • Speak in 4-5 word sentences

  • Follow simple directions

SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS

  • Attend to adult-directed activities

  • Follow classroom routines

  • Follow classroom rules

  • Transition independently

  • Separate from parents without being upset

  • Play cooperatively with peers and adults

INDEPENDENCE

  • Put coat on independently

  • Take care of belongings

  • Clean up toys and materials

  • Complete bathroom routine independently

FINE MOTOR SKILLS

  • Manipulate scissors

  • Cut on a line

  • Use a tripod grasp

  • Write name

  • Copy simple shapes/pre-writing strokes

  • Have a hand preference for writing

Tumblers Gymnastics is pleased to offer a new programming for those ages 2.5+ looking to gain a little more independence as they get ready to enter school. Groups respect a 1:6 ratio for a personalized experience to suit every child’s needs. *Child must be potty trained to join.

“When I was on maternity leave with my daughter, I kept her three year old sister home with me. She had never been in daycare, being under the care of her grandmother while I worked. Now that I was home with her, I found myself constantly looking for independent playgroups where I could drop her off and get her used to being a part of a group, participating in group activities, getting comfortable being away from her family and in the care of others etc. I quickly realized such a program was not easy to find.

This lead me to begin this little passion project of mine. As a former teacher myself, I understand the importance of developing certain social and cognitive skills prior to them beginning school, especially in those little ones who have never been exposed to daycare. La Petite École focuses on fostering their independence, developing basic literacy and numeracy skills, all while getting comfortable being part of a group. Through various activities, such as sensory play, crafts, music and of course gymnastics, we provide a wonderful learning experience, working closely with the parents to ensure a smooth transition for both parent and child.” - Véronique Lemay, Executive Director

SAMPLE SCHEDULE

9:00: Drop off

9:00-9:30: Quiet games (puzzles, sensory play, etc.)

9:30-10:15: Craft (literacy/numeracy/theme based)

10:15-10:30: Snack

10:30-11:15: Gym (physical activity time)

11:15 - 11:45: Special Activity

  • Songs

  • Story

  • Musical instruments

  • Group game

  • Circle time

11:45 - 12:00:  Clean-up

12:00: Pick Up

WHAT TO BRING

  • A nut free/ sesame free snack

  • Water bottle

  • Comfortable clothing to play in

  • Socks for trampoline

  • A change of clothes in case of accidents