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A Kindergarten Enrichment Program Nurturing Children’s I.Q. and E.Q.

Promoting healthy cognitive, emotional and social development!

What is KinderQ™?

KinderQ™ is a half-day enriched learning opportunity that complements a child’s regular kindergarten program. The program was developed in response to the best and most current research on early childhood development. This research indicates that having a high “Emotional I.Q” is as important as having a high “Intellectual I.Q.” Emotional intelligence, or E.Q., refers to the socio-emotional capacities involved in understanding, appreciating and managing oneself, as well as the ability to create and maintain healthy relationships with others. KinderQ™ is uniquely designed to teach children not only the “intellectual smarts” needed for success in life, but the “emotional smarts” and “social smarts” as well.

Taught by expert teachers who specialize in both early literacy acquisition and emotional intelligence, KinderQ™:

Ensures children learn the essential skills, strategies and concepts needed to attain maximum academic, personal and interpersonal success when they enter grade one
Provides systematic and explicit early literacy instruction to help children meet and exceed the new provincial literacy kindergarten standards
Nurtures high levels of self-esteem and self-expression with varied, creative learning opportunities (music, drama, art and creative movement)
Develops a sense of personal mastery, significance and competence that empowers children to function in their environment with confidence and assurance

What Will My Child Learn in KinderQ™?

I.Q. Skills

E.Q. Skills

Early Reading and Writing Skills

Phonics and Phonemic Awareness

Critical Thinking and Comprehension Skills

Decision-Making and Problem-Solving Skills

Resilient and Optimistic Thinking Habits

Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence

Cooperative Peer Interactions and Social Skills

Emotional Management and Emotional Wellness

Effective Communication Skills

Conflict Resolution Skills

How is KinderQ™ Unique?

As a comprehensive program, children learn both the I.Q. and E.Q. skills that inspire and enable children to thrive and flourish
KinderQ™ teachers receive specialized training in early literacy acquisition in order to ensure children learn all the required strategies and skills needed to reach the new kindergarten curriculum standards
In KinderQ™, children are exposed to the best early literacy research, methods, resources and materials that are currently available
Rigorous assessments are utilized to track and ensure every child makes appropriate progress. Parents are invited to regularly review their child’s “Learning Profile and Portfolio”
Parents are offered regular newsletters and workshops that provide simple, practical techniques for raising self-disciplined, responsible, emotionally competent and socially skilled children

What Topics Are Covered in the KinderQ™ Program?

E.Q. Skills:

Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence

Recognizing What Makes Me Unique and Wonderful!
Celebrating My Successes and Abilities
Speaking Nicely to Myself
Taking Good Care of Myself

Cooperative Peer Interactions and Social Skills

Making and Keeping Friends
Playing Fairly: Sharing and Cooperating With Others
Being a Good Communicator and Listener
Becoming a Capable Conflict Solver!
Standing Up for Myself Positively: Dealing with Put-Downs, Teasing and Bullies

Emotional Management and Emotional Wellness

Recognizing, Understanding and Caring About My Feelings
Recognizing, Understanding and Caring About Other People’s Feelings
Managing My Uncomfortable Feelings
Calming Myself Down When I Have Strong Feelings
Expressing My Feelings To Others

I.Q. Skills:

Early Literacy Skills and Strategies

Early Reading Skills and Strategies
Early Writing Skills and Strategies
Phonics, Phonemic Awareness and Spelling Skills
Reading Comprehension and Critical Thinking Skills

Decision-Making and Problem-Solving Skills

Being in Charge of Myself!
Learning to “Stop & Think” Before I Act or Speak
Being A Good Decision-Maker
Saying No to Unsafe Choices
Being A Good Problem-Solver

Resilient and Optimistic Thinking Habits

Having a Positive Attitude
Being Able to Handle Difficult Situations Positively
Believing in Myself: Being a “Can-Do Kid!”
Handling My Mistakes Positively
Picturing Positive Things for Myself

What Topics Are Covered in the Parent Newsletters and Workshops?

Understanding the Cognitive and Socio-Emotional Stages of Your Child
Raising a Young Reader and Writer
Nurturing Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence in Your Child
Nurturing Cooperative Peer Interactions and Social Skills in Your Child
Nurturing Emotional Wellness and Emotional Management in Your Child
Nurturing Self-Control, Decision-Making and Problem-Solving Skills in Your Child
Nurturing Resilience and Optimism in Your Child
Utilizing Disciplinary Strategies That Empower Your Child

Equipping children with the tools to live happy, successful lives – both inside and outside of school!

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