PK: Laying the Foundation for Future Learning
What is your memorable early learning experience? If you’re like many adults, you have fond memories of kindergarten. We now know, though, that children actually need to begin their education before kindergarten. Those early years are key. Children are active in the learning process and preschool lays a solid foundation for future learning.
Research by the Centre on the Developing Child, Harvard University, underlines the importance of preschool. It indicates that for children to reach their full potential, they need stimulating and appropriate experiences in the earliest years, when their brain is optimally programmed to benefit from these experiences.
These very young learners need stimulating, supportive interactions with their peers and teachers and the effective use of curricula. The early years settings of the Primary Years Programme (PYP) provides schools with a thoughtfully designed way to give 3-to-5- year-olds exactly that.
Early learning in the PYP is a holistic learning experience that integrates socio-emotional, physical and cognitive development. In the PYP classroom, it takes place in dynamic environments that promote play, discovery and exploration.
PK Programme
We strive to ensure every student develops physically, socially, emotionally, in language, literacy and cognitively. We support families openly, create a daily schedule and create various age appropriate activities for the students. Following Walden’s curriculum framework, we carefully encourage all students to find themselves throughout the day using our five essential elements; knowledge, concept, skill, attitude and action. With a positive atmosphere and learning environment, our preschool programme provides the perfect balance between an academic programme and daycare. Snack / lunch is included.
PK Requirements
3 years old by December 31
Toilet trained PK Classroom