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Bi-lingual English & Italian Immersion Preschool Program |
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OUR MISSION |
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Our unique preschool
is a dynamic second language bi-lingual immersion program that will
build kindergarten readiness & prepare children for higher learning in a
safe, nurturing environment that fosters a positive self-image,
cooperation, independence, socialization & fluency of the Italian
language. |
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OUR CURRICULUM |
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Little Language is
delighted to offer academic excellence in our bi-lingual English/Italian
preschool open to children from 3 & 4 years. Our curriculum is a
hands-on, thematic and literature based bi-lingual program immersing
children in the Italian language naturally. Children are engaged in
traditional preschool activities that develop fundamental early
childhood skills such as socialization, self confidence, imagination,
reasoning, listening, sharing, creativity and motor coordination. An
emphasis on skills such as letter and number recognition & the alphabet
are enforced through visual aids, repetition & age-appropriate
activities. Music, dance, storytelling, circle time, as well as
creativity through arts and crafts are conducted in English & Italian in
an interactive, nurturing, stimulating playful environment. A unique
aspect of our preschool is our extremely low teacher-student ratio which
ensures individualized attention. We have one teacher for 6 students.
Teachers are fluent and/native Italian speakers with experience in early
childhood education. It is proven & we firmly believe that the early
childhood years determine a child’s learning style & potential for
success in later years. Little Language and its staff are committed to
academic excellence and bilingualism. |
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The following learning modalities are
addressed in our Immersion Bi-lingual Preschool Program through a
sequential learning model that promotes the English & Italian
language simultaneously: |
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Musical
Visual-Spatial
Logical-Mathematical
Linguistic
Bodily-Kinesthetic
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PROGRAM
INFORMATION |
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Class Size: |
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Classes are very small and
limited to six children. |
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Class Days: |
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Mondays and Wednesdays |
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Class Time: |
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9:00am - 11:30am |
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Yearly
Tuition: |
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60 School days (20 per
season) $2,400.00 |
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Teacher: |
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Signora Alberta
Gulotta-Tamburello |
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For more information
please call the admissions office at 718.238.3727. |
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A $200
non-refundable fee is required upon enrollment to hold a child's place |
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is applied towards tuition. The remaining balance is payable in monthly
installments. |
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CURRICULUM GOALS |
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Social & Emotional
Development |
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Language & Literacy |
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- Learning to separate from parent
- Encouraging autonomy & independence
- Relating to new adults and children & developing meaningful
friendships
- Expressing feelings & choices
- Understanding & accepting individual differences
- Observing classroom rules & expectations
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- Understanding the Italian language
- Speaking English & Italian clearly & in context
- Following & understanding a story in English & Italian
- Identifying letters in English & Italian
- Graphics: drawing, tracing patterns, lines & shapes
- Letter & vowel sounding practice
- Relating words & pictures through visual perception
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Logic & Mathematics |
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Art & Creative
Representation |
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- Sorting, matching, sequencing & classifying objects
- Using comparison & key concept words
- Counting objects in a group
- Identifying numerals
- Exploring shapes, patterns & symmetry
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- Role-playing, pretending & imagination
- Active experience with art & constructive materials
- Self-expression, self-confidence & pride in accomplishments
- Acquiring skills by using a variety of tools
- Exploring objects & materials using the senses
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Music Development |
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Physical Development |
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- Singing & dancing in Italian & English
- Awareness of beat, tempo & rhythm
- Developing an appreciation for music
- Moving to directions & following directions
- Use of basic rhythm & sound instruments
- Instrument making
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- Developing body awareness & coordination
- Manual coordination & fine motor skills (i.e. finger-wrist
dexterity, arm hand movement & eye coordination)
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