Programs
Schedule
Morning classes 8:45-12:45 (dismissal after lunch)
Afternoon classes 12:45-3:45 (arrival after lunch)
Full day program 8:45-3:45
Extended care 8:00-8:45 and 3:45- 5:15
Summer program in June, July, and August
Curriculum Overview
Practical Life
Our students learn to take care of themselves and their environment. They learn to take care of themselves by practicing their coordination. They learn to take care of their environment through lessons in grace and courtesy. This is in order to help the child to become independent, building their character while strengthening their willpower, perseverance and patience.
Sensorial
The preschool or kindergarten child practices manipulating specially designed and calibrated materials. They learn to understand visual, audio, tactile, taste, smell and stereognostic senses. Importantly, this allows the child to build skills to distinguish, compare, and categorize their impressions based on a secure internal order which in turn is building intellect.
Language
In our preschool environment, we have 3 aspects of Language: Spoken Language, Written Language, and Reading Language. We provide enrichment of vocabulary along with language training, and sound games. This not only empowers the child with exact knowledge of what they want to express, but also helps the child get clarity of the mind and a means to interpret the language within Literature.
The sound game prepares the child for the writing aspect of Language. Because the child is a sensorial explorer, through the use of sandpaper letters and the movable alphabet, the child starts writing when their mind is ready. By the time they start to write, they've gotten comfortable with the symbols they're using.
When the child starts to read, we provide everything that allows the child to become a total reader. This means the child not only knows the meaning of a particular word, but also “reads between lines” and grasps the emotions, as well as what the author wants to convey beyond the words. This is how they reinforce their learning of empathy. When the child understands and communicates with clear mind, they will learn with joy and passion, which is our educational aim.
Mathematics
When the child's mathematical mind is awakening, the child starts to establish relationships, recognize patterns, acquire order, and classify. Mathematics materials are designed so that the child understands the numbers and how to utilize them. Through hands-on manipulation of concrete materials, the child will develop an understanding of abstract mathematical concepts. The logical and reasoning mind will start to develop, and young children learn to love math as they really understand it and can utilize math in their everyday lives.
Cultural Education
(Botany, Zoology, Geography and Social Sciences) In the cultural aspect, the child will get to know and recognize customs of the different continents around the world. We will expand children’s horizons, foster children’s international perspectives and encourage feelings of gratitude.
Chinese Education
The Chinese culture has much depth and breadth. We have in our environment a full set of Chinese pinyin materials and Chinese character materials. In addition we also have a fluent Chinese speaking teacher which will help the child open the door to the Chinese culture.
Music Program
Singing, dancing and using simple instruments such as egg shakers are part of the circle time.