C2 Exam Review

This approach was developed in England by MacMillan sisters and focused on teacher led themes to construct the environment.

• Montessori Curriculum

• Forest School Curriculum

• Bank Street Curriculum

• Thematic Half Day Approach

This approach uses didactic, self correcting materials and has a strong focus on independence.

• Forest School Curriculum

• Montessori Curriculum

• Bank Street Curriculum

• Core Knowledge

Also known as the developmental interaction approach, this approach was created in 1916 and can sometimes include war play.

• Bank Street

• Montessori

• High Scope

• Forest School

With a focus on pastel colours and spirituality, this approach does not use books until the age of 7 years.

• Montessori

• Reggio

• High Scope

• Waldorf

Named for a town in Italy, this approach focuses on natural elements, creative arts and documentation.

• Core Knowledge

• Thematic Half Day

• High Scope

• Reggio Emilia

This approach was founded in the 1960's as part of the Perry School Project.

• Core Knowledge

• Thematic Half Day

• High Scope

• None of the above

This approach focuses on typical learning areas with a strong emphasis on academics, particularly in math, science and literacy.

• High Scope

• Core Knowledge

• Reggio Emilia

• Emergent

This agency developed approach focuses on natural elements, natural colours and an emergent approach to curriculum.

• Montessori

• Core Knowledge

• YM/WCA Playing to Learn

• None of the above

This approach was re-developed after the release of the report by Charles Pascal "With our Best Future in MInd" and is play-based, child led and intended to support the transition to Grade 1.

• Full day Kindergarten

• Montessori

• Core Knowledge

• Emergent

This approach tends to have high adult to child ratios as they explore the outdoors in hope to foster curiosity and exploration of the senses.

• Emergent

• Forest School

• Waldorf

• Bank Street