Engaging Hearts, Equipping Minds
Les Grands
Alongside their French immersion, children at Atlas Les Grands will also receive educational foundations in Early Literacy, Early Math fundamentals and STEM concepts, as well as engage in rich dramatic play, storytelling, artistic and sensory exploration, block play, fine motor skills building and more! Infused throughout every day are opportunities for social emotional skills building and scaffolding by teachers who have been trained in the Conscious Discipline method.
We combine educational philosophies and research on early childhood education from across the globe, taking inspiration from Montessori and Reggio Emilia among others, to create an anti-bias curriculum that exposes children to thinking beyond borders.
Preschool/Pre-K 3 - 5 Years
At Les Grands, a mixed age Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten environment allows for continuity over two years, and the benefits of mixed age groupings are well documented. In their “preschool” year, ages 3-4, children benefit from looking up to their peers who may have more developed skills in certain areas and feel challenged to push their own learning. During their last year before kindergarten, or “Pre-K”, older children learn to be leaders, which is invaluable for building confidence. In this role, 4-5 year olds set the example for younger children, and relish the opportunity to model their skills for younger peers.
Daily Learning In French Builds Language Skills
Research shows that exposure to a second language early on in life increases your preschooler’s chances of becoming fully bilingual as they grow. Teachers conduct lessons in French to offer an immersive, multilingual environment.
Social-Emotional Learning Creates Confident Individuals
Teachers use the Conscious Discipline® method to gently guide your child’s behavior and equip them with the skills to become increasingly self-aware, identify their feelings, and understand how their actions affect others. Values such as self-confidence, independence, and empathy are built by identifying emotions and learning to form happy, healthy relationships.
Your Child Will Be Ready For Kindergarten
Academic learning happens via child-led play and teacher-guided activities that prompt your little one to absorb knowledge through their experiences. By graduation, children are equipped with the reading, writing, numerical, and spatial abilities to ensure kindergarten success!
Creative Enrichments Stimulate The Senses
Enrichment activities such as yoga, dance, music, and art are equally as important to cognitive development as academics. These sensory-rich programs enable your child to pick up new hobbies while learning additional skills and expressing themselves creatively.
Parent Involvement Makes The Day
Parents are welcome any time, from helping on a field trip to joining in a holiday celebration. If you speak the target language in your child’s class, drop in and share your culture with the kids; they’ll love it!
Daily Outdoor Play Grows School-Ready Bodies
Recreational time on age-appropriate playgrounds happens twice daily for up to an hour. Staying active in the fresh air allows your child to expend extra energy while propelling physical development, ensuring they’re ready for school.
Continuity and Balance Create a Supportive Environment
The continuity of being in the same room throughout their preschool and pre-K years allows children’s confidence to bloom and, as they graduate to being the “older children” in the room, take on a nurturing role. With a well-balanced curriculum that blends child-led play with teacher-directed activities, your child gains greater than average literacy, numeracy, and self-care knowledge.
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