EYFS Curriculum The early years program for children at AIS is called the Early Years Foundation Stage. It is designed to prepare children to begin the Cambridge Primary Curriculum, which begins in Key Stage 1 (Year One). In the Foundation Stage students are using the Cambridge Primary Hodder Science, English and Math – Foundation stage books. Many different, extra beneficial resources are also used including Jolly phonics, Inspire science, Wonders and MyMath. The EYFS seeks to provide quality and consistency, a secure foundation, partnership between parents and educators and equal opportunities. The child’s progress is closely monitored and assessed against appropriate performance standards. Children are encouraged and given the opportunities to reach their full potential in all subjects. There are 3 main characteristics of Effective Learning; Engagement (Playing & Exploring), Motivation (Active Learning) and Thinking (Creating & Thinking Critically). The overall educational experience is enriched with exposure to weekly assemblies as well as theme-based learning to correlate what they have learnt into all subjects. Students will also develop their creative talents in Character building, Art and Music alongside physical development. Assessment At AIS assessments play an important part in helping parents, teachers and the school recognize children’s progress, understand their needs, and to plan activities to support. Ongoing assessment (also known as formative assessment) is an integral part of the learning and development process at AIS. It involves educators observing children to understand their level of achievement, interests and learning styles, and to then shape learning experiences for each child reflecting those observations. In their interactions with children, educators respond to their own day-to-day observations about children’s progress and observations that parents share. Throughout the year, the children’s progress and development is assessed through a variety of techniques: observation, questioning, discussion and verbal assessments. Assessing knowledge and skills, and monitoring each students’ progress which enables teachers to address issues early and adapt their teaching to students’ needs. Their progress is reported to parents in written form at the end of each term and parents are invited to parent/teacher days at the end of each term or for individual appointments if needed. EL ALSSON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL – FOUNDATION STAGE PRE K FS1/KG1 FS2/KG1 OUR BELIEFS VISION HERE AT EL ALSSON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL WE STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT OUR CHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE. WE BELIEVE IN BEING DEDICATED TO THEIR EXCELLENCE. THE FOUNDATION STAGE IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT STAGES SIMPLY BECAUSE IT IS THE BEGINNING OF A NEW JOURNEY FOR OUR LITTLE ONES . IT IS A NEW EXPERIENCE FOR OUR STUDENTS AND MUST BE HANDLED WITH CARE, PATIENCE & KINDNESS OUR MISSION IN ORDER TO BE A SUCCESS THERE MUST BE A LOVE FOR WHAT YOU DO. CHILDREN CAN FEEL YOU EMOTIONS AND THEY CAN ALWAYS TELL WHEN THEY ARE WELCOMED. TEACHERS MUST BE TRAINED IN ORDER TO DO THE VERY BEST THAT THEY CAN DO.. OUR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IS CENTERED AROUND OUR STUDENTS AND THEIR NEEDS WHICH MUST BE HANDLED WELL BY THEIR TEACHERS AND THOSE WITH THEM AT HOME. WE BELIEVE IN DIFFERENTIATION AS IT IS A KEY REQUIREMENT TO ENSURE THAT ALL STUDENTS ARE LEARNING AT A FAIR PACE BECAUSE WE KNOW THAT EACH CHILD IS DIFFERENT RESOURCES AND TOOLS AT EL ALSSON WE USE THE FOLLOWING RESOURCES FOR THE STUDENTS IN PRE-K, FS1 & FS2 - JOLLY PHONICS : LETTERS AND THE SOUNDS THEY MAKE - CAMBRIDGE ; MATH, SCIENCE & UNIT TOPIC - WONDERS ; READING MATERIALS - WE ALSO ENSURE THAT OUR CHILDREN ARE IN A COMFORTABLE SETTING THAT IS WARM, WELCOMING AND OF COURSE COLORFUL AND SAFE. - WE ALSO DO OUR BEST TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN HAVE A CLEAN AND SAFE PLACE TO PLAY AND LEARN
