Preschool
LEARN Educational Resources
Teaching Resources
Welcome to the new dedicated Preschool page. Scan below to find learning strategies, document collections and more.
Outdoor Learning for our Youngest Learner
Collection of resources (padlet) for outdoor education in preschool.
Daily Routine in Preschool Classroom
This document includes an example, a planner, and a comprehensive table of daily routine essentials, actions that favour the global development of the child, and
Squishy Circuits Resources
A collection of resources for integrating squishy circuits into the classroom.
Observation Tool for Competencies
A collection of checklists for all 6 preschool competencies, which includes space for comments and teacher intervention.
Professional Development Resources
All of LEARN's webinars, videos, and resources for professional development on preschool education can be found below.
Free Play
“…children should have two periods of between 45 and 60 minutes of free play every day and should be permitted to choose with whom and what they play.”
– Quebec Education Program – Preschool Education (MEQ, p.9)
This video capsule aims to inform preschool educators on the importance of free play in the global development of our youngest learners.
Lee-Ann Mascis, Consultant, SWLSB
Donna Skea, Educator, Cegep Vanier College
Ana Ardelean, OPAL Play Worker
Camille Therrien, Preschool Educator, Orchard House
Jessica Rooney, Early Intervention, SWLSB
Rebekah McLellan, Preschool Educator, SWLSB
This video capsules aims to support teachers in their observations of preschool students during their free play.
Ana Ardelean, OPAL Play Worker
Lee-Ann Mascis, Consultant, SWLSB
Rebekah McCellan, Preschool Educator, SWLSB
- Observation Template
- Preschool Cycle Program
- Observation of the children’s progress
- Areas of development and competencies
- The fundamentals of Preschool: Observing Young Children, presented by Donna Skea
Ana Ardelean's Webinars on Early Childhood Development
Scroll through the following Wakelets to access documents supporting the webinar sessions.
for our Youngest Learners
for our Youngest Learners
There are some friends of the Preschool Cycle Program
Repository of Professional Development Resources
Part 1: Playful Learning is not just for K: Reimagining Learning Beyond Kindergarten
This article advocates for the continued integration of playful learning beyond kindergarten, highlighting its cognitive, social, and emotional benefits across all grade levels. Drawing from
Part 2: Unleashing Play: A Teacher’s Guide to Meaningful and Manageable Play-Based Learning
Play-based learning isn’t just for young kids—it’s a powerful tool for all grades. This article shows how teachers can easily add meaningful, creative play activities
What is Free Play?
This training video capsule aims to inform preschool educators on the importance of free play in the global development of our youngest learners. Special thanks
Teacher Observation During Free Play
This video capsules aims to support teachers in their observations of preschool students during their free play. Special thanks to: Ana Ardelean, OPAL Play Worker;
Professional Learning
Workshops
Professional Development opportunities
Pedagogical Support
Need some support with the Preschool Program? LEARN can provide just in time support for free. Classroom visits, planning, references, and workshops.
Curated Resources
Curated Teaching and Learning Resources
Picture Books for Preschool 📚
inquiry in STEAM
inquiry in STEAM
