French English bilingual preschool
-For children 2 years 9 months - 5 years old learning together in a multi-age and bilingual environment.
-Half day program from 9 am - 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
-Tuition: $10,400 for the 2015-16 school year.
-Nurture and develop all developmental areas -- physical, social, emotional, and intellectual. Special emphasis on social development and language development in two languages.
-Two-way bilingual approach which honors and respects both languages and the diverse cultural backgrounds of the participants.
Educational Philosophy and Approach:
Play is a major component of the program combined with activities such as: storytelling, reading stories, arts and crafts, music and movement, singing, puppetry, games, sewing, gardening, cooking, physical-knowledge activities, and outdoor play. Readiness skills in literacy and math are taught individually or in small groups using developmentally appropriate activities and materials.
Our program places special emphasis on social development and language development in two languages. The curriculum is presented through monthly themes. Much of the curriculum content is centered around the world of nature and cycles of the year. A specialist in creative movement and storytelling enrich the curriculum with weekly classes.
The classroom environment is serene and soothing. Most of the classroom furniture is hand-made of wood. Many playthings are handcrafted from natural materials such as wood, cotton and silk. Children enjoy outdoor play in the Great Meadows conservation land and fields located just behind the school.
Keywords: preschool, bilingual, French, daycare, childcare