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THE BIS HOUSTON EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION STAGE

At our private preschool in Houston we lay the foundations for a lifetime love of learning. Following the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, our young learners enjoy play-based activities that develop academic understanding, nurture emotional well-being, and support social and physical growth.

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OUR BRITISH EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION STAGE CURRICULUM

BIS Houston’s private preschool education offers learners the best possible start in life.

Our international preschool programme is constructivist-based, enquiry-driven, and concept-orientated. It follows the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and draws on the best teaching approaches from around the world, such as the Reggio Emilia, Anji Play, and Montessori methods. Teaching and learning are underpinned by several core beliefs about our children.
We believe:
  • Every child is unique.
  • Goodness and compassion are present in every child.
  • Children are curious, creative, natural inquirers, who are motivated by their own interests.
  • Children learn through exploration and play.
  • Children learn through their mistakes, and mistakes should be celebrated.
  • Teachers and children guide and facilitate learning together, co-constructing their knowledge as a group.
  • Relationships are fundamental.
  • A school gives each child the opportunity to develop their learning in ways that suit them.
  • A school should provide learning experiences that value the whole child.
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THE GOALS OF OUR EYFS FRAMEWORK

With these beliefs in mind, BIS Houston’s British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework seeks to develop a depth and breadth of academic knowledge, skills, and understanding.
The BIS Houston private preschool curriculum:
  • Recognises that children come with personal histories and strengths, which provide a foundation for working with them.
  • Provides a safe environment that supports the needs and learning styles of each child.
  • Provides open-ended, self-directed provocations to nurture child-initiated enquiry.
  • Encourages children to re-visit experiences and use trial and error methods.
  • Supports children and adults to view challenges and mistakes as opportunities for growth.
  • Provides opportunities for children to interact with challenging questions of real importance to themselves and the world.
  • Encourages children to listen and show respect for others’ ideas and knowledge.
  • Provides time for play and exploration.
  • Offers children opportunities to communicate their ideas through multiple means of expression, including arts and movement.
  • Fosters a sense of belonging through caring, nurturing, joyful, and collaborative environments.
  • Encourages relationships through connections between children, families, and educators.
  • Features teachers as researchers who continuously reflect on their observations to help children develop.
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THE THREE PRIME AREAS OF THE EYFS CURRICULUM

Here at BIS Houston, the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework provides the scaffolding for our international preschool students’ education. There are seven key areas of learning and development, which are equally important and inter-connected.

These seven areas include three ‘Prime Areas’ that are particularly crucial. These ignite curiosity and an enthusiasm for learning, build a child’s capacity to take on knowledge, and help them to form relationships and thrive.
The three EYFS 'Prime Areas' are:
  • Communication and language.
  • Physical development.
  • Personal, social and emotional development.
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THE FOUR SPECIFIC AREAS OF THE EYFS CURRICULUM

The British Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum also features four ‘Specific Areas’, through which our teachers deliver the three ‘Prime Areas’.
The four EYFS 'Specific Areas' are:
  • Literacy.
  • Mathematics.
  • Understanding the world.
  • Expressive arts and design.
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ENSURING EFFECTIVE EARLY YEARS LEARNING

The ‘Prime’ and ‘Specific Areas’ are informed by the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework’s Characteristics of Effective Learning. These characteristics are playing and exploring, active learning, and creating and thinking critically.

Across the BIS Houston EYFS curriculum, we assess our students’ learning in all seven areas to inform ‘next steps’ and help teachers to plan responsively for their development. The Early Learning Outcomes of the EYFS framework are also used to track progress and to support the transition into Primary School.
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A TYPICAL DAY AT BIS HOUSTON

Whether it's during play time, moments with friends, or teacher-led activities, our Early Childhood students' days are filled with exciting ideas and experiences.
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EXPLORING THE WORLD
Our stimulating environment, bespoke curriculum, and nurturing teachers spark our curiosity every day. We learn to be enquirers, as we discover the world through units like ‘Dinosaur Detectives’ or ‘Once Upon a Time’. We show our learning in different ways.
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ENQUIRING AND EXPRESSING
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LEARNING HOW TO FOCUS
On the carpet, we’ll practise our phonics, maths, and writing skills, and we’ll continually build upon our knowledge at each unit of learning. By working on focused activities one-on-one with our teacher or in small groups, we get to focus, practise, and apply what we’ve learned.
TRANSFERING LEARNING
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A RESTFUL PAUSE
Snack times, lunch, and play times throughout the day give us the chance to recharge from our busy lessons. We’ll also socialise with classmates. We build friendships by helping each other, chatting with each other, and making decisions together.
SOCIALISING AND SHARING
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THERE ARE NO LIMITS
Our state-of-the-art facilities at school allow us to do ‘dolphin dives’ in the pool, ‘cook’ a gourmet meal in the mud kitchen, or perform on stage! Every day is full of playing, as we learn new skills and have fun – going beyond what we already know.
PLAYING AND SKILL-BUILDING
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REFLECTING AND SHARING
We love hearing our teachers read stories to fire our imaginations, help us reflect on what we’ve learned today, and teach us more about the world! We also share songs and practise our phonics together.
STORYTIME
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CO-CURRICULAR FUN
After school, playful learning continues during our favourite co-curricular activities (CCAs), from building with Legos to jumping in sync during dance. We can’t wait to learn new skills from our coaches, alongside our friends.
EXTENDING AND ENRICHING
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HOW WE TEACH

NURTURING YOUR CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT

At BIS Houston private preschool, our teachers inspire and empower each student to fulfil their true potential. In a happy and vibrant setting, our early childhood experts will build an excellent relationship with your child, ensuring they’re cared for, engaged, and confidently working towards the seven British Early Years Foundation Stage areas of development.
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OUR CAMPUS

A STIMULATING INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL ENVIRONMENT

Our impressive 33-acre campus in Katy is unlike any other private preschool in Houston, Texas.

Flexible learning areas and modern architecture combine to create spaces that will encourage your child’s skills and talents, and spark ideas and discussions. Learning happens everywhere here, whether it’s inside our bright classrooms, in state-of-the-art STEAM Maker Spaces, or on our colourful playgrounds.
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WORLD-CLASS TEACHERS AND INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED CURRICULA

At the British International School of Houston, we inspire and empower every child to create their own unique pathway to the future.

OUR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
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