Kindergarten Saskatoon
For Kids Ages 5 and 6
Full Day Kindergarten Everyday
Whether your child has attended preschool at Alerces or is joining our community for the first time, we are excited to welcome them into our magical Kindergarten learning environment in Saskatoon. Kindergarten children will learn through play and exploration while meeting (and exceeding!) the benchmarks of the Saskatchewan kindergarten curriculum. Following the Early Learning Principles as set out by the Government of Saskatchewan, we focus on the whole child, including their social, emotional, physical, intellectual and spiritual development. At Alerces, children gain confidence through cooperation and play, explore reading and writing in both English and Spanish, express themselves through music, dance and art, practice mindfulness through yoga and play outdoors as part of our Forest School initiative.
Children require long uninterrupted periods of play and exploration.
Jean Piaget
Math, Literacy & Science
Number/letter recognition & patterns
Counting objects up to 100
Reading sight words
Sorting objects
Holding a pencil and writing phonetic words and numbers
Learning through hands on experimentation and research
Composing and creating visual multimedia, oral and written text.
Math is part of everyday learning by solving simple daily math problems
Spanish Language
Learning in a bilingual environment with spanish-speaking teachers
Practicing conversation through activities to learn words and phrases
Listening, comprehension and speaking
Enjoying the magical word of literacy
Creating short stories implementing Spanish vocabulary
Children learn Spanish naturally, similar to how they learned to speak their first language
Dance, Music & Art
Singing, dancing and learning about rhythm
Connecting movement and rhythm to support the brain/body connection
Creating art with mixed media and unusual materials inspired by their environment
Exploring art and artists from around the world
Learning Spanish vocabulary through music, dance and movement
Movement & Mindfulness
Helping children to navigate spatial awareness through yoga and dance
Teaching tools and strategies to calm the body through playful movement.
Coordination and balance
Explore the movement spectrum with their body
Explore rhythmical movement through international music
Full Day Kindergarten
Alerces offers a unique opportunity for full day kindergarten every day which sets them apart from many public school kindergarten programs in Saskatoon. Most Saskatoon public and Catholic schools offer alternating full days or half days. Parents have the option of placing their children in morning Kindergarten or full day Kindergarten classes Monday through Friday.
Bilingual Spanish Kindergarten
Children learn Spanish at their own pace, in a relaxed environment rich with activities taught in both Spanish and English. Teachers form strong connections with each student supporting their unique learning needs. For parents that would like their children to have a bilingual education, Alerces is a great option to expose children to a second language in their early learning years. Alerces graduates often integrate naturally into French immersion programs due to early exposure to an additional language.
Saskatchewan Kindergarten Curriculum
Alerces follows the Saskatchewan Kindergarten Curriculum from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education. Alerces is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach and inquiry curriculum, so kindergarten classes take on a truly child-centered approach, letting children's curiosity grow, becoming inspired and directing their learning.
Kindergarten Program FAQS
Should I be worried about switching to public school in Grade 1?
This is a valid concern and all children are different. Many families choose to stay at Alerces for Kindergarten because their children have formed great friendships and are comfortable in the environment which facilitates their learning. Some parents also find that the consistency of full-day kindergarten is better for their children than half-day or alternating days. This schedule can also make it easier for working parents to manage.
When can my child start kindergarten?
Your child can start Kindergarten in September as long as they will be five years old by January 31st.
Will my child be behind in Grade 1?
At Alerces, we follow the Saskatoon Public Schools Kindergarten curriculum so you can rest assured that your child will be learning the same material as other Kindergarten students throughout the city.
If you have more questions about Alerces, please contact us or visit our FAQs page.