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PRESCHOOL
The Preschool programme is geared toward an early learning atmosphere. Our programme fosters the cognitive, social, emotional and
physical development of each child in a compassionate environment.
This centre-based atmosphere provides three and four year olds with multi-sensory stimulation, while providing an introduction to the French language.
Typical learning activities include: exploration,
playing, singing, arts and crafts, dramatics and storytelling. A variety of themes are explored during the year. Vocabulary is
assimilated with the help of games, puppets, listening centres and
other child-oriented activities. Audio-visual materials and equipment
are used to enhance learning.
Field trips and presentations are integrated with designated themes
to develop a well-rounded learning experience for three and four year old children.
KINDERGARTEN
As preparation for the journey through Elementary School, Kindergarten sets the tone for a positive and fulfilling school experience. CFIS offers a full-day Kindergarten programme that develops confidence and a love for learning in each child.
The Kindergarten program fosters the development of intellectual,
social, emotional, ethical and attitudinal capacities. Guidance in new learning
experiences enables the student to tackle new challenges with confidence
and enthusiasm. The children learn and integrate French when expressing themselves and are introduced to classroom routines and proecdures.
Cognitive/Intellectual Skills
• Provide opportunity for thinking at all levels: recall,
application, analysis, synthesis of knowledge
• Stimulate each child’s thought processes to bring
greater understanding, awareness and curiosity
• Encourage each child to solve problems independently
• Introduce the need for numbers in daily life
• Develop the ability to think logically and make associations
• Help develop attention span
• Introduce the concept of time and order/sequence
• Provide experience with books, audio-visual and other library
resources
Motor Skills
• Provide an environment and activities
that promote optimum physical development
(Gross Motor Skills and
Fine Motor Skills)
• Increase each child’s awareness of the relationship
of his or her own body and other objects in space
Personal/Social Skills
• Make each child’s school experience a positive one
• Encourage positive feelings about self, the school and the
environment
• Encourage sharing and cooperation
• Aid each child to adapt to new situations
• Encourage independence in tending to personal needs
• Encourage safety practices in and out of school
• Give each child an awareness of the local community and
other communities near and far
Language and Creative Skills
• Provide opportunity for self-expression
• Foster each child’s appreciation for the French Language
in many different forms
• Promote each child’s free and artistic development
and creativity
• Provide many different media for creative expression
• Foster appreciation for music and arts
Music Program
• develop basic musical skills through singing, listening
and moving
• develop stronger language skills by learning French songs,
rhymes and singing games
• develop social skills by participating in group activities
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