Maple Bear’s Elementary Program combines an engaging, hands-on curriculum based on the highly successful Canadian model of education with a commitment to whole-child development. Our approach is designed to support students in achieving their fullest potential through an environment that encourages curiosity, independence, and confidence.
The mission of the Maple Bear Elementary Program is to provide a student-focused learning experience in a safe, secure and stimulating setting that prepares students for success at the secondary level and that instills a passion for life-long learning.
Maple Bear’s curriculum is based on the highly regarded Canadian educational approach. Canadian performance standards define clear learning outcomes that students are expected to meet, while teaching strategies promote higher-level thinking, problem-solving, and strong literacy skills.
In Maple Bear programs, English and the local language are essential parts of the curriculum. Language immersion enables students to become fluent in English while respecting and reinforcing their native language. This bilingual approach supports cognitive development, cultural understanding, and a global perspective.
We believe in educating the whole child, focusing on intellectual, physical, emotional, and social growth. Our programs are designed to address all aspects of a child’s development, fostering independence, resilience, and self-awareness.
We prioritize experiential learning by integrating practical, hands-on activities that make learning both engaging and meaningful. Through inquiry-based learning, students are encouraged to explore, question, and understand concepts deeply, developing critical thinking skills and fostering a love for discovery.
Subjects are taught through engaging, theme-based lessons that connect concepts across different disciplines, allowing students to apply knowledge in practical ways. Learning resources include books, manipulative materials, visual materials, electronic media, and computer technology.
Creating a secure and supportive learning environment is essential for children to thrive. Maple Bear classrooms encourage positive social interactions, mutual respect, and a sense of belonging, where every student is seen, heard, and valued.
The Maple Bear Language Arts program emphasizes the importance of strong literacy skills as the foundation for lifelong success. Through a comprehensive approach, students develop skills in six key areas: listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, and representing.
Classes feature rich, interactive experiences such as reading diverse texts, creative writing exercises, and group discussions that encourage critical thinking and effective communication. Students gain confidence as they learn to analyze, interpret, and express ideas, preparing them to engage fully in both academic and real-world settings.
In Maple Bear’s math program, students learn to view math as a part of daily life, fostering skills needed for critical thinking, problem-solving, and data analysis. Our curriculum covers five key domains:
Measurement: Applying concepts of size, volume, and time to real-life scenarios.
Students learn concepts through a combination of hands-on activities, manipulatives, and real-life applications, ensuring a solid mathematical foundation and a deep appreciation for the subject.
The Maple Bear science program centers on scientific inquiry and the scientific method to nurture curiosity and critical thinking. Topics include biology, physics, chemistry, and environmental science, each presented through increasingly complex experiments and real-world applications as students progress.
This hands-on approach encourages students to understand the impact of science in their daily lives and inspires them to contribute to a sustainable future. Maple Bear students learn to ask questions, hypothesize, experiment, and analyze findings—building a solid foundation in scientific literacy.
Physical Education at Maple Bear promotes healthy lifestyles, mental wellness, and teamwork. Early grades focus on developing basic movement skills, while later years build on these foundations with introductory and competitive games. Lessons emphasize cooperation, fair play, and personal growth, instilling in students a lifelong appreciation for fitness and well-being
Maple Bear understands the importance of grounding students in their local culture and language. In addition to English-taught subjects, Maple Bear’s curriculum is designed to complement and meet the requirements of the local educational standards.
Characteristics of primary education in Romania
The curriculum for primary education is structured into curricular areas, which group the study subjects according to their formative specificity.
The curriculum for primary education is structured into curricular areas, which group the study subjects according to their formative specificity.
The curriculum for primary education is structured into curricular areas, which group the study subjects according to their formative specificity.
The curriculum for primary education is structured into curricular areas, which group the study subjects according to their formative specificity.
Teaching methods are chosen according to the age characteristics, the learning pace of the children and the need for active involvement of the students in the learning process.
Traditional methods: are used for the structured transmission of knowledge, adapted to the age specific
Student assessment is essential to support the educational process. The assessment of primary school students in Romania is focused on highlighting individual progress, the development of key competencies and the transfer of acquisitions.
Methods of scoring and expressing the results obtained by students:
o In the primary cycle, only grades are used (FB=Very Good, B=Good, S=Sufficient, I=Insufficient) to express the level of development of specific skills.
Throughout their school years, children at the elementary level progressively meet many developmental milestones. With each year of school, a child faces new challenges that require the continual development of cognitive, physical and social-emotional skills.
The Maple Bear program is committed to meeting the needs of students in the areas of social responsibility and well-being by:
The elementary years are a time when students begin to develop their academic self-concepts and their feelings of competence and confidence as learners. They are beginning to develop decision-making, communication and life skills, as well as character values. The elementary years are also a time when students develop and acquire attitudes toward school, self, peers, social groups and family. The knowledge, attitudes and skills that elementary students acquire in the areas of academic, career and personal/social development during these elementary years serve as the foundation for future success in their school and community and prepare them to be effective global citizens.
The Maple Bear curriculum is designed to prepare students with essential skills for a rapidly changing world. We emphasize literacy, numeracy, science, technology, and critical thinking, integrated through a thematic, hands-on approach that makes learning both relevant and enjoyable. This framework develops students’ ability to analyze, solve problems, and make informed decisions.
Our mission is to nurture resilient, confident, and compassionate learners ready for the challenges of secondary school and beyond. We strive to instill in students a passion for lifelong learning and a deep appreciation for diverse cultures and perspectives.
Maple Bear prepares students to become informed, responsible, and engaged global citizens. We emphasize global citizenship, helping students understand their role within a larger world and fostering qualities such as empathy, respect, and responsibility.
