Toute Petite Section (2.5 Year Olds)

Our youngest students best flourish in an environment that meets their unique needs. Like the rest of our Maternelle classes in preschool-kindergarten, TPS is a nurturing French immersion setting where:

Authentic connections with the natural world are used as extensions of the classroom – from experiences in the garden to explorations in the forest, nature trails, and Discovery Park. Children are given the time to develop at an appropriate pace.
Each child can identify, negotiate, and take risks, as well as create meaning through inquiry-based learning, thanks to this child-driven approach, creates more engagement and ownership of the learning process
Gradually teaches the capability of working and playing in a group with peers in TPS but also with other members of the community (cross-grade collaboration) who will be invited to participate in model, and guide activities and experiences.
The concept-driven curriculum offers a springboard to our International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, which introduces the concept of guided inquiry and how things work (form, function, and causation)
Early immersion in language and culture makes it easier to learn, read, and build vocabulary.
An emphasis on materials carefully selected for their potential to enhance learning and discovery.
A schedule tailored to a stronger need for flexibility allows for more time outdoors and helps connect students to nature while developing an appreciation of their natural environment.
Our smallest child-to-adult ratio.