Early Learners program at Step Up Academy
The Early Learners program at Step Up Academy of Learning Center is specifically structured for students in Kindergarten Year 1 (Junior Kindergarten), Kindergarten Year 2 (Senior Kindergarten) & Grade 1.
At Step Up Academy we realize the challenges Early Learners face with online learning and have created a dynamic and engaging program to address these challenges while providing a meaningful and beneficial learning program for early childhood education.
Some of the specialized features of Step Up Academy’s Early Learners Program are
The ability for students to see their teacher on the screen.
A pencil and paper method with no need for students to type or use their device.
A range of activities based on multimedia tools to engage learners.
Social interaction and collaboration with peers to build communication skills.
Rich, engaging learning beyond worksheets or a transmissive model.
Addressing the Gap
The transition from Kindergarten to Grade 1 is a huge transition. There are many reasons why this is a big transition and why many students struggle in grade 1 because of this transition. A large challenge with this transition, is the large step in the curriculum and expectations in grade 1 versus kindergarten. Grade 1 is very academic and moves away from the play-based model.
Our Early childhood education Program is especially structured to support students overcome these gaps in learning so that they can continue to grow academically and socially in the best ways possible.
Subjects Offered
Class Structure
Classes are 2 times each week – usually Tuesday & Thursday or Monday & Wednesday.
Each class is 90 minutes (1 hour and 30 minutes) in length.
Within the ELP Classes, teachers focus on developing literacy and numeracy.
Numeracy Skills are built with the following strategies
Using pictures
Virtual manipulatives
Students writing out their answers
Word problems
Math challenges
Math games
Short videos
Collaborative learning
Discussing strategies with the other students to build the strategies for all the students
Literacy Skills are built with the following strategies
Journal writing
Read alouds
Digital stories
Rhyming games
Literacy-based games
Sight word learning
Reading strategies
Reading comprehension strategies
Sentence writing
Short videos
Collaborative learning
The ELP Classroom is a dynamic space that changes to accommodate the different learners and engage them in early childhood education. Our teachers are always looking to understand their students’ interests, needs and goals to ensure that every class is relevant and purposeful.
