ᐅ Preschool in Ciudad del Saber, Clayton ᐅ Balboa Preschool

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Our preschool in Ciudad del Saber, Clayton, is a child-centred and play-based school guided by the principles of developmentally appropriate practices and the latest early childhood research. We believe that children learn best through play, supported by our warm and nurturing environment which gives children the confidence and skills to become more independent. All our young learners are given the tools, skills, and opportunities to be creative thinkers, have the freedom to express their individuality and to become contributing members of our community.

Why Choose our Preschool in Ciudad del Saber, Clayton?

Our preschool in Ciudad del Saber, Clayton, provides young learners with the best possible start to their early childhood education. Through play-based activities and an effective and child-centered curriculum, we lay the foundations for a lifelong love of learning, and prepare children for the next stage in their academic journey.

Teaching staff at our preschool are experienced professionals who ensure that they are up to date with the latest teaching and learning methodology. They understand how important it is for children to have a positive early years school experience and work in partnership with parents to ensure that the children in their care meet appropriate learning milestones while having fun!

The campus has been designed to provide the best possible resources and facilities for pupils at each stage of their education, and our preschool environment is tailored to the unique needs of this age group. Children at our preschool are able to enjoy plenty of time outside, with age appropriate areas, including play equipment, designed to spark their imagination. The classroom environment is set into learning centers, and there is a regular rhythm to the structure of the day that children can follow and quickly get used to. This routine enables teachers to set goals and objectives that can be monitored regularly and provides a setting in which every student can thrive.

Preschool Curriculum

We believe in taking an individualized approach to learning, and our preschool program is no exception: our youngest learners receive personalized teaching that follows and supports their unique interests, talents and needs.

Our comprehensive preschool curriculum (Creative Curriculum) addresses social and emotional development, as well as literacy, math, social studies, science, technology, art and fine and gross motor development skills. In addition, we also follow Everyday Counts, an interactive math program and Handwriting Without Tears, which uses multi-sensory techniques and consistent habits to embed handwriting skills.

Class sizes are limited to 12 students per classroom, in groups of mixed-age 3 and 4 year olds. Children benefit from this mixed-age grouping as it supports their social learning and provides an opportunity for both the development of leadership skills in the older children and a chance to learn from their older classmates for those who are 3. This setup gives every student a chance to shine and builds a sense of security as there is always someone that a child can relate to and give them the confidence to grow. Our preschool teachers are all trained in fostering the benefits of this approach and are adept at identifying the unique needs of all their students.

Our preschool schedule follows a fixed daily timetable:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 8:00 am to 12:30 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am to 11:30 am

Learning Centers

Learning Centers are areas set up within the classroom with a specific focus that encourages children to learn through play and practice different skills.

All of our classrooms offer a variety of centers. Click on the icons below to learn more:

Encore Classes for Preschool Students

Every week our preschool students have encore classes to enrich their curriculum:

P.E. (Physical Education)

It helps students develop basic body control, explore concepts of rhythm and space and learn how to use balls, implements, and other equipment. Classes emphasize working with partners and classmates and involves basic patterns of play and games. Students also learn the importance of following directions.

Performing Arts

We introduce and reinforce basic musical concepts through singing, movement, dancing, playing instruments, and structured listening. Once a year, our preschool students participate in a concert for friends and family.

Media

Through weekly visits, preschool students are introduced to story-time and book discussions, which are interwoven with the classroom curriculum. They also have an opportunity to use Smart Boards and interact with stories and games.

STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math)

Once a week, our preschool students participate in hands-on activities where they learn to think like a scientist and develop observational skills. Students develop hypotheses, conduct experiments, make predictions, draw conclusions and figure out solutions to problems while learning new vocabulary, trying their hand at cooking, building amazing structures or solving mathematical problems.

Art

Art projects are a part of each week’s activities; a wide variety of art materials are available during free-choice times. Art is fully integrated into child and teacher initiated language arts, social studies, science, and math projects, but our students also have an extra art class a week to learn about different artists, styles, techniques, and materials through in-depth projects that really bring the arts to life for them.

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An Engaging and Stimulating Environment

Play is essential for preschool children. It is fundamental to their social development, and we encourage lots of it in our program. Children have many opportunities to choose materials, playmates, and learning centers within the classroom.

Our teachers are experienced and trained to carefully observe the students and support and extend their play. In this way, each day, in each classroom, teachers are working toward specific learning objectives found in our curriculum.

There is a rhythm and routine to the preschool day. Within this routine we include time for:

Whole group activities
Small group activities
Teacher-directed activities
Child choice time
Park time
Snack

Every class spends 45 minutes outside in the playground where they work on their gross motor skills by running, climbing, riding tricycles and cars. Outside they also interact with children from other classrooms.

Language opportunities and experiences are abundant throughout the day in every classroom. Circle time, story time, finger play, poems, and labeling of items in the classroom enrich their daily routine.

The preschool children are given classroom responsibilities that change weekly to build independence and self-confidence. We strive to teach them how to do things on their own and come up with solutions to their problems. Preschoolers are very capable and resourceful if given the opportunity!

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English Immersion at Preschool Stage

Based on all the recent neurological and language acquisition research, we believe that total immersion in a foreign language is the best way for children to learn. Studies show that the preadolescent brain is wired differently for language than that of an adult. This makes it much easier for a small child to acquire and reproduce any sound like a native language speaker.

By design, the size of our classes are kept small to provide a language rich environment for our children. This enables them to acquire their second language as naturally as their first.

We believe in the extraordinary capacity of children to learn and reach their maximum potential. We invite you to discover more about our preschool educational program and philosophy.

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