Our Early Childhood Literature and Art Programs
Literature and Art Programs for 1 - 2 years, 2 - 3 years,3 - 5 years, 4 - 6 years.
Writers Workshop for K - Grade 1.
Book Clubs for Preschool and Kindergarten.
Books for Mom/Dad/Nanny and Toddlers(ages 2 - 3 years; children in the class must be 2 prior to December 31st 2010)
Mondays: 9:00 - 10:30 am
Fall Term: September 12 to December 5
Please note: No class on September 26, October 10, November 14
Program Fee: $231 + HST (10 sessions)
Winter Term: January 9 to March 5
Please note: No class on February 6
Preogram Fee: $185 + HST (8 sessions)
Spring Term: March 26 to June 11
Please note: No class on April 9, May 21
Program Fee: $231 + HST (10 sessions)
Thursdays: 9:00 - 10:30 am
Fall Term: September 29 to December 1
Program Fee: $231 + HST (10 sessions)
Winter Term: January 19 to March 8
Preogram Fee: $185 + HST (8 sessions)
Spring Term: April 5 to June 7
Program Fee: $231 + HST (10 sessions)
Each week parents will experience a series of thematically integrated books with strategies for supporting your child’s journey with literacy. How do you add voice to story? How do you animate the characters? How do you help young children feel the suspense of a story as it unfolds? How do you help them begin to identify with characters in the books and tales? This class will address these questions with tried and tested approaches that you can individualize with your own child. Parents and children to make take-home props to carry the storytelling experience carries into their homes.
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Stories, Stretches and Squiggles
(ages 1 - 2 years; children in this program must be 1 prior to December 31st 2010)
Mondays: 11:00 - 12:00 pm
Fall Term: September 12 to December 5
Please note: No class on September 26, October 10, November 14
Program Fee: $158 + HST (10 sessions)
Winter Term: January 9 to March 5 (8 sessions)
Please note: No class on February 6
Program Fee: $126+ HST (8 sessions)
Spring Term: March 26 to June 11 (10 sessions)
Please note: No class on April 9, May 21
Program Fee: $158 + HST (10 sessions)
Thursdays: 11:00 - 12:00 pm
Fall Term: September 29 to December 1
Program Fee: $158 + HST (10 sessions)
Winter Term: January 19 to March 8
Program Fee: $126+ HST (8 sessions)
Spring Term: April 5 to June 7
Program Fee: $158+ HST (10 sessions)
For the youngest members of the Lyceum community, we have planned a program of story, finger-rhyme, song and art exploration! As an extra treat, we will lead parents and little ones through a series of joint stretches. The objective of this class is to introduce children to short bursts of activity to accommodate growing attention spans.
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Preschool Literature and Art Class
(ages 3 - 5 years; children in this program must be 3 prior to December 31st 2010)
Wednesday morning: 9:15 - 11:15 am 
Wednesday afternoon: 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Fall Term: September 21 to December 7
Program Fee: $340 + HST (12 sessions)
Winter Term: January 4 to March 7
Program Fee: $284 + HST (10 sessions)
Spring Term: March 28 to June 13
Program Fee: $340 + HST (12 sessions)
Transport your child to a place where imagination intersects with reality. Christianne’s expertise in children’s literature ensures your child’s exposure to new and little-known works that will excite and challenge them. Each book encourages your child to embrace issues such as sibling rivalry, making friends, understanding ownership, learning how to share and managing their desire for independence. Each class will focus on a different art/craft project where youngsters will work with materials that challenge their understanding, encourage creativity and develop their fine motor skills. Weekly emails composed by our documentarian will follow the investigations explored throughout the term.
* Note: This program is designed for children to participate independently. However, this is a stage when children often experience some level of separation anxiety. In recognition of this, parents are welcome to stay in the background during the program, until such a time as their presence is no longer needed.
A light snack and juice will be provided. Please advise us of any allergies or food sensitivities.
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Oral Literatures and First Peoples
Kindergarten - Grade 3
(ages 5 -9; children in this program must be 5 prior to December 31st 2010)
Saturday morning: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Winter Term: January 21 to March 3
Please note: No class on February 4
Program Fee: $208 + HST (6 sessions)
Join us for a class-generated study of the oral literatures of First Nations and Metis people in Canada, and First Peoples around the world. A creative exploration of contemporary society and storytelling mediums, including visual art inspired and informed by one of the largest First Nations-authored & illustrated libraries in Canada.
Download our flyer here.
Even at this young age literature can stretch your mind and provoke deeper thinking about the world you live in. Books that challenge binary thinking allows us to explore “possibilities” while high-end art projects stretch our creativity. Each week we follow story characters who take on personal challenges such as looking after the environment, animal rights, preservation and conservation, developing empathy for the position of others, and exploring cultural diversity through concerns that are universally relevant. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of art media such as polymer clay, shrink art, watercolour and acrylic paint, collage, needlework and beading. Weekly emails composed by our documentarian will follow the investigations explored throughout the term.
*Note: A light snack and juice will be provided. Please advise us of any allergies or food sensitivities.
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Primary Literature and Art Class
(Grades K, 1, 2 and 3)
Thursday afternoon: 3:45 - 5:45 PM
Fall Term: September 22 to December 8
Program Fee: $340 + HST (12 sessions)
Winter Term: January 5 to March 8
Program Fee: $284 + HST (10 sessions)
Spring Term: March 29 to June 14
Program Fee: $340 + HST (12 sessions)
Invest in your child’s literary future; expose him or her to the transformative power of a good story. Our new Primary Literature and Art class is designed to introduce young readers to some of the best children’s literature in the world today, igniting their passion for narrative, exposing them to new artistic techniques and challenging them to think deeply about the world they live in.
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Word Collectors
(K - Gr. 1)
Fridays: 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Fall: September 16,23, 30; October 14, 28; November 4, 18; December 2, 9
Program Fee: $366 + HST (9 sessions)
Winter: January 13, 20, 27; February 10, 24; March 2, 9, 30
Program Fee: $325 + HST (8 sessions)
Spring: April 13, 27; May 4, 11, 25; June 1, 8, 15
Program Fee: $325+ HST (8 sessions)
This is an introductory class for little ones who like to play with words as a way of expressing themselves. It is not necessary for participants to be confident in their ability to print. Interest in “words” is the only prerequisite.
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Story Yoga
Sundays 10:00am - 11:00am
Fall Term: September 18 to December 4
Please note: No class on October 9, November 13
Program Fee: $158 + HST /person Family rate $258 + HST (10 sessions)
Winter Term: January 8 to March 4
Please note: No class on February 5
Program Fee: $126 + HST /person Family rate $206 + HST (8 sessions)
Spring Term: April 1 to June 17
Please note: No class on April 8, May 20
Program Fee: $158 + HST / person Family rate $258 + HST (10 sessions)
Join us as we embark on a family journey of story, song, art, mindful movement and meditation to learn about Mandalas, our breathing, Chakras, and various asanas (Sanskrit for ‘yoga poses’). Together, let’s embrace our mind, body, and spirit through the magic of literature and the art of yoga!
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Bookclubs
All bookclubs are designed for parent and child to attend together. (See our philosophy for additional details.)
Booklets (Preschool)
Saturdays: 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Fall Term: September 17, October 15, November 19
Program Fee: $79 + HST (3 sessions)
Winter Term: January 14, February 4, March 3
Program Fee: $79 + HST (3 sessions)
Spring Term: April 21, May 12, June 9
Program Fee: $79 + HST (3 sessions)
This is an entry level class for Christianne’s popular Parent and Child bookclubs. Each “Booklet” receives a bookbag which they will use to collect their “memory pins” from each class. Parents are given a handout that records both the books read and others that can be shared to help expand on the monthly theme.
Book Blasters (Kindergarten)
Saturdays: 1:00 – 2:30 pm
Fall Term: September 24, October 22, November 26
Program Fee: $79 + HST (3 sessions)
Winter Term: January 28, February 25, March 31
Program Fee: $79 + HST (3 sessions)
Spring Term: April 28, May 26, June 16
Program Fee: $79 + HST (3 sessions)
This is the time when we introduce chapter books to our Lyceum families. Each parent and child will be expected to read an early chapter book (generously illustrated) per month. Participants will engage in a vocabulary game, discussion and craft activity inspired by the chosen book. Christianne will end the session by sharing a relevant story with the group.
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