The French-English Bilingual Preschool

Educational Philosophy and Approach

Our philosophy draws upon the best practices of the child-development tradition in early childhood education. Our program provides experiences to meet children's needs and stimulate learning in all developmental areas - physical, social, emotional, and intellectual.

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. Specialists in creative movement and storytelling / puppetry 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.