Nursery Academics
Welcome to Iqra Islamic School’s Nursery Program
At Iqra Islamic School, our Nursery Program sets children on a path of learning and growth within a nurturing and Islamic environment. Our program is designed to be safe, exciting, and supportive, helping young children develop essential skills and a love for learning from an early age.
Manitoba Curriculum Integration
Our Nursery Program aligns closely with the Kindergarten Manitoba curriculum. This early exposure introduces students to many concepts and skills they will encounter in Kindergarten, giving them a head start in early reading, writing, and math.
Holistic Development
We emphasize the complete development of each child, addressing their cognitive, social, emotional, and physical needs. Believing that every child is unique, we provide personalized attention to help each one succeed. Our experienced and caring teachers employ a variety of methods and activities to keep children engaged and curious.
Islamic Values
At Iqra, Islamic values and teachings are integrated into daily activities. Children learn basic Islamic principles, prayers, and Quranic verses in an age-appropriate and enjoyable manner. Our aim is to foster a strong sense of identity and a lasting connection with their faith.
Play-Based Learning
We believe young children learn best through play. Our program includes activities such as storytelling, arts and crafts, music, and outdoor play. These activities encourage exploration and creativity, helping children develop critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and social interactions.
Safe and Inclusive Environment
Safety is a top priority at Iqra Islamic School. Our nursery classrooms are equipped with age-appropriate furniture and materials. We maintain a low student-to-teacher ratio to ensure each child receives ample attention and care. We strive to create a welcoming environment where every child feels valued and respected.
Parental Involvement
We view parents as essential partners in their child's education. We maintain open communication and encourage parents to participate in various activities and events. Regular updates and parent-teacher meetings keep parents informed about their child’s progress and involve them actively in their learning journey.
Curriculum Overview Mathematics
Number Strand:
Children learn to count from 1 to 30 and backward from 10 to 1. They can count and describe groups of up to 10 objects, recognize familiar groups of 1 to 6 objects, and compare quantities.
Patterns and Relationships Strand:
Students recognize and create patterns using objects, sounds, and actions.
Shape and Space Strand:
Children sort and build 3D objects.
Lifelong Learning in Mathematics:
- Communicate their thinking and learning
- Connect math to everyday situations and other subjects
- Estimate and use mental math strategies
- Learn through problem-solving
- Reason and explain their thinking
- Use technology to enhance their learning
- Use visual images to describe their thinking
Pre-Literacy
Number Strand:
Children learn to count from 1 to 30 and backward from 10 to 1. They can count and describe groups of up to 10 objects, recognize familiar groups of 1 to 6 objects, and compare quantities.
Patterns and Relationships Strand:
Students recognize and create patterns using objects, sounds, and actions.
Shape and Space Strand:
Children sort and build 3D objects.
Lifelong Learning in Mathematics:
- Handle Books Properly: Learn to handle books appropriately and respectfully.
- Identify Story Parts: Recognize the beginning, middle, and end of stories.
- Explore Literature: Enjoy literature through read-aloud sessions.
- Develop Reading Skills: Build readiness skills by manipulating sounds and associating sounds with letters.
- Use Symbols and Drawings: Represent ideas using symbols and drawings.
- Dictate Stories: Create captions for pictures in journals and tell stories.
Social & Global Studies
Me
- Personal Interests and Strengths: Explore personal interests, abilities, talents, and strengths.
- Important Groups and Places: Learn about groups and places that are important.
- Explore Literature: Enjoy literature through read-aloud sessions.
- Rules and Responsibilities: Understand basic rules and responsibilities.
- Basic Needs: Recognize basic needs.
The People Around me
- Physical Environment: Explore the physical environment of their neighborhood.
- Canada: Learn that they live in a country called Canada.
- Basic Needs Across Cultures: Understand that all people have the same basic needs, but we may meet these needs in different ways.
The World Around me
- Physical Environment: Explore the physical environment of their neighborhood.
- Canada: Learn that they live in a country called Canada.
- Basic Needs Across Cultures: Understand that all people have the same basic needs, but we may meet these needs in different ways.
Learning experiences help children understand the consequences of their actions, respect differences, interact fairly with others, and care for the environment. This exploration helps them learn what it means to be citizens in their community, Canada, and the world.
Science
The science curriculum for Nursery is organized into clusters covering various themes and skills:
Cluster 0: Overall Skills and Attitudes
- Scientific Inquiry and Design Process: Students learn to observe, measure, and conduct investigations. They begin to develop skills in designing, constructing, and testing objects. This cluster emphasizes curiosity, asking questions, making predictions, seeking information, and cooperative learning.
Cluster 1: Trees
- Understanding Trees: Students explore the parts of trees, their uses, and their seasonal changes. They learn terms like trunk, crown, branch, leaf, bark, root, and seed.
- Human and Animal Interaction: They identify how humans and animals use trees, such as eating fruits or making homes in trees.
- Seasonal Changes: They recognize how trees change with the seasons and that some trees lose their leaves in the fall.
Cluster 2: Colours
- Colour Vocabulary and Concepts: Students use specific vocabulary to describe colors and learn to mix primary colors to create new ones.
- Colour Exploration: They explore colors in their environment and learn to sort and classify objects by color.
Cluster 3: Paper
- Characteristics of Paper: Students identify different kinds of paper and explore their properties, such as thickness, texture, and absorbency.
- Uses of Paper: They learn which types of paper are suitable for different tasks, like soaking up spills or being easy to fold.
- Design Process: They use the design process to create paper products for specific purposes, such as making a paper cup or envelope.
Lifelong Learning in Science:
The curriculum aims to develop skills that support lifelong learning in science:
- Communication: Encourage students to communicate their thoughts and findings.
- Connection: Relate scientific concepts to everyday life and other subjects.
- Problem-Solving: Foster problem-solving skills through inquiry and investigation.
- Reasoning: Develop reasoning and critical thinking skills.
- Technology: Use technology to enhance learning experiences.
- Visualization: Encourage the use of visual aids to support understanding and communication of scientific ideas.