Program Details

• Class Times and Holiday Schedules
• Discipline Policy
• Themes and Units Taught
• Our Teachers

Class Times and Holiday Schedule

The Learning Tree Pre-School follows the Calgary Board of Education public school holiday schedule.

Discipline Policy

Within every preschool setting appropriate guidelines must be set to ensure the safety of the children. Our philosophy is to work in a positive way encouraging appropriate behavior in the classroom. If a situation arises where a child’s behavior is inappropriate, this child will be removed from the situation and gently guided into another activity. If the child continues to misbehave, a discussion between teacher and child to discuss appropriate behavior will occur. No child shall be humiliated, belittled or embarrassed in front of others by calling attention to negative behavior rather our focus will be to praise positive behavior as children learn by example. There will be NO physical harm or punishment at any time ever used on a child by any Learning Tree Staff member or parent volunteer.

It is important to respect children’s feelings and to be sensitive to the child’s emotional state. Some children may misbehave due to illness, being overtired, or some event happening at home. We as teachers need to know of any problems arising in your child’s life, which will affect your child’s performance.

Themes and Units Taught

Our program is based on themes that are of special interest to the children. You will find many of the themes are associated with the seasons and holidays. We also cover kindergarten readiness themes such as shapes and colors, nutrition, bugs and plants and zoo animals.

We take two field trips throughout the school year and have a number of special parties. Our three year olds go to the Calgary Zoo and our four year olds go to Butterfield Acres Farm. We have a special Christmas performance for our parents in December.

Our Teachers

Marla Johnson, Director and teacher
U of C graduate with B.Ed. degree majoring in Special Education MRC diploma program for Early Childhood Education taught 3 years with the Calgary Board of Education and 4 years with the Rocky View School Division mom of two elementary school aged boys native Calgarian
Tannis Muth, Teaching Assistant
5 years with CBE as Kindergarten aide 1 year with CBE as School support staff 6 years with the Learning Tree Preschool as teachers assistant mom of 3 boys involved with the community through sports and church