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OUR EARLY LEARNING CURRICULUM AT CDS

Our Early Learning program is a nurturing, hands-on, play-based program designed to foster curiosity, a love of learning, and a secure attachment. The environment is set up to encourage exploration and independence while providing opportunities for hands-on exploration, peer interaction, and one-on-one learning with teachers.
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ABOUT OUR EARLY LEARNING CURRICULUM

Our focus and priority for the Early Learning Program is that students feel safe and develop a love of learning. Intrinsic motivation, socio-emotional wellbeing, and child-led exploration are at the core of our curriculum. We want students to develop a sense of security and belonging while developing their cognitive, physical, social, and emotional skills. 

Constant communication with parents, Conscious Discipline, and a prepared environment based on student interests and differentiated learning, characterize our Early Learning class. 

Our Early Learning curriculum is supplemented by special classes such as:
  • Music and Creative Movement.
  • Creative Arts.
  • Spanish.
  • Physical Education.
  • Library.
  • Yoga and Mindfulness.
  • Sensory Exploration.
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A FOCUS ON EDUCATING THE WHOLE CHILD

Children are free to move around the room and explore the different areas designed to foster motor skills, phonological awareness, language, executive functions, and social emotional skills. Our Early Learning program provides students with a safe and caring bilingual environment in which they can develop their full potential while having fun.

Our curriculum is student centered and periodically updated to adjust to children’s needs, developmental abilities, and interests. Our individualized monthly milestone report and daily report assure caregivers are aware of their child's wellbeing and progress at school.

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A TYPICAL DAY AT CDS

Our Early Learning program provides students with a safe and caring bilingual environment in which they can develop their full potential while having fun.
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MORNING GREETING
We cherish starting our day with warm morning greetings; they set the tone for days filled with excitement and new adventures.
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STARTING THE DAY
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SNACK TIME
During snack time, we come together to not only enjoy delicious treats and share with our classmates but also to work on important skills like fine motor skills as we grasp and handle snacks.
COMING TOGETHER
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SPECIALS CLASS
Specials class is where we get to explore new interests and learn exciting things beyond the regular curriculum, sparking our curiosity and fueling our passion for learning.
LEARNING NEW THINGS
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LUNCH TIME
Lunchtime is when we refuel our bodies with nutritious food, giving us the energy we need to tackle the rest of the day.
NOURISHING OUR BODIES
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NAP TIME
Nap time is our chance to rest and recharge, surrounded by cozy comforts, so we can wake up feeling refreshed.
RECHARING
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LEARNING OBSERVATIONS
We love learning observations because they allow us to explore our interests, discovering new things about ourselves and the world around us every day.
EXPLORING OUR INTERESTS
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HOW WE TEACH

INSPIRING YOUR CHILD

Our Early Learning program is a nurturing, hands-on, play-based program designed to foster curiosity, a love of learning, and a secure attachment. The environment is set up to encourage exploration and independence while providing opportunities for hands-on exploration, peer interaction, and one-on-one learning with teachers.
FIND OUT MORE
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OUR FACILITIES

A STIMULATING EARLY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Our spaces are a safe and nurturing environment, where children feel happy, cared for, and have everything they need to learn and grow. Our campus is home to well-equipped Early Learning classrooms, outdoor playgrounds, and cozy reading areas, which inspire exploration and discovery – and unlock exciting new experiences.
EXPLORE OUR CAMPUS
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A GLOBALLY CONCIOUS EDUCATION

At CDS, every student follows their own learning journey. Our individualized approach – underpinned by global curricula and experiences – will unlock your child's potential and help them create a pathway to one of the world’s best universities.

OUR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE