Calgary International Pre-School’s (CIPS) curriculum is a unique combination of the Canadian “Alberta Early Childhood” curriculum and various eco-friendly curriculum that will be collectively known hereinafter as the Green Start curriculum. Our Green Start curriculum has been specially developed and designed to reflect both our commitment to the environment and to ensure children receive quality educational experiences and teaching. The Green Start curriculum is enhanced and endorsed by the Preschools’ Board of Education General Director, who holds a PhD in Environmental Science and supplements the curriculum with extensive knowledge and experience in this field. CIPS’s Green Start curriculum reflects our commitment to the environment via our daily activities and discussions with our pre-schoolers and teachers. Every aspect of the child’s experience at CIPS, from classrooms to circle time and play, reflects the child-directed and teacher-guided activities. It is simple to incorporate it into all subject areas, from Early Literacy and Early Numeracy to Creative Expression, to ensure children are exposed to these unique ideas in a variety of forms. The curriculum incorporates a school readiness program that will prepare and equip our young learners with all the necessary skills needed for the “big school”. In addition, children will learn the importance of preserving our natural resources, protecting the world around us, and helping our community. Every child will be equipped to make a difference in the world after gaining knowledge in energy efficiency, recycling, gardening and composting, sustainable materials, transportation, and indoor air quality matter. To implement this one-of-a-kind Green Start curriculum and school readiness program, we focus on the following learning areas and expectations. Perceptual Development: Early Literacy/ Early Numeracy Physical Skills and Well being: Fine Motor Skills/ Gross Motor Skills Citizenship and Identity Eco- Friendly Environment and Community Awareness Personal and Social Responsibility Creative Expression At CIPS, we offer age appropriate educational programs for children under the age of 4 years. Our programs are developmentally goal orientated.