American Early Childhood (Pre-School and Pre- Kindergarten)
- The first two years of education, for 3 and 4 year olds at El Alsson, are called Pre-School and Pre-K.
- This is a time of rapid growth, when children are developing physically, cognitively, emotionally and socially, as well as acquiring positive attitudes towards school and the love of learning which supports a successful school career; so your choice of school is critical at this time.
- At 探花视频 we follow the US Early Learning Standards and Developmentally Appropriate methods for Early Childhood Education.
- Learning in Pre-School and Pre-K is fun and curriculum goals 听are achieved through purposeful, well-planned play and practical activities which are both child-initiated and teacher-directed.
- The children work towards the Early Learning Standards and are assessed using various assessments to monitor and record their progress and development throughout Pre-School and Pre-K.
Entering Pre-School
- Children must be aged 3+ by October 1st
- They will join a small class of 15 children within our Pre-School Unit, a bright open-plan teaching area, equipped with colorful furnishings, stimulating resources and its own bathroom facilities; accommodating 3 or 4 classes.
- An adult:child ratio of 1:5 ensures a high level of care.
Entering Pre-K
- Children must be aged 4+ by 1st October and have completed at least one year of Nursery education. (You will be required to provide a report from the Nursery.)
- They will join a class of 24 students based in large, colorful classrooms around our large activity courtyard.
- Every class has a qualified and experienced teacher assisted by a full-time teaching assistant.
- Outdoor play areas are designed to accommodate art and craft facilities, sand, water, role-play and an assortment of action-learning opportunities.
Students take part in specialist Arabic, PE, Computer Science, Library and Music lessons; as well as assemblies, concerts, activity days and field trips to support the curriculum.
All Early Childhood classrooms have networked computers with Internet access and projectors providing a more interactive style of teaching and learning. Students have access to the Primary School Computer Suite as well as laptops and/or iPads in their classrooms.
The school field, playgrounds and adventure play areas provide challenges and develop gross motor skills.
Throughout the Early Childhood we provide a caring, happy and stimulating learning environment that encourages children to grow in independence and fulfill their potential.
Strong home-school links are greatly valued at El Alsson and parents are expected to take an active part in their child鈥檚 learning. We look forward to welcoming you and your family.
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