PreKG & KG1

PreKG and KG1 are the early childhood education grades at HUBS. Students who enroll from the Pre-kinder level increase their chances of having a successful educational career. Research shows that students who participate in early childhood education tend to do better when compared to students that get a later start in school. By participating in the early childhood grades at HUBS, students can:
    • Develop confidence in themselves and their abilities
    • Develop a sense of curiosity and be able to increase their attention span
    • Acquire social skills and communicative competence that will enable them to       engage with the world around them
    • Prepare for the B.C. Education Curriculum KG2

Our PreKG and KG1 students receive developmentally appropriate lessons designed to develop their fine and gross motor skills. Beginning stages and literacy in English and Arabic focus on story-telling, listening and speaking activities. Structured play opportunities lay the ground work for social and emotional development. Our Islamic Education program lays the foundation for an appreciation of Islamic values, knowledge of the life of the Prophet (Peace and Prayers be Upon Him) and selected stories found within the Qur'an.

In 2016-17, PreKG and KG1 have started to use the Creative Curriculum, which is based on learning centers. All of the concepts being taught are integrated and different activities are planned for the different centers which stimulate the cognitive and critical thinking process of the student. The learning centers are as follows: toys and blocks center, discovery center, dramatic play center, cooking center, Art Center, Library Center and Music and Movement Center. More hands-on activities are conducted to improve the fine and gross motor skills of the students. Literacy and Math are integrated curriculum throughout the year. Science and Social Studies are taught through theme-based studies which incorporate the 38 objectives are to be achieved throughout the early years.