A child's early years are important for them to develop a love for books and the process of reading. Read together every day! Read to your child every day. Establish a fixed, warm time and make it an opportunity to embrace and discover things together through the magical world of books! Know when to stop! If your child loses interest, simply put the book away for a while. Do not continue reading if you are not enjoying it. Read it over and over a...
Archive for category: Kindergarten (5-6 years)
By completing his or her studies at CGS Pre-School, a child has all the skills and abilities and the required readiness they need to attend the PYP-Primary School. The close collaboration between the Kindergarten and Primary School and the implementation of special programmes help the child to pass smoothly to the next educational level. The common educational philosophy and continuity of programmes ensure a painless transition to the new level. ...
Learning through play: individual and group activities in the classroom Developing listening, thinking and self-expression: reading and creating stories in a circle Breakfast Language acquisition activities and games Introduction to mathematical concepts Free and structured play in the playground Developing imagination and creativity: music, movement, theatre, art, cooking activities Developing motor skills and physical activity: group games, bab...
Taking into account that the first school period is a unique, special time in a child's life, we rely on the following pedagogical principles: Each child is unique and individual, with individual learning mechanisms and rhythms. This period has autonomous value and, at the same time, lays the groundwork for later school years. Children learn through exploration, play and discussion. Learning should aim at the child's all-round, holistic and balan...