Children at the 86th Street location learn the basics of basketball at summer camp.
Summer camp at The International Preschools is midway through its second week, and so much fun is being had by our campers! During the summer season, IPS focuses on increasing physical activity in both a structured and non-structured manner via play-based learning. This, in turn, helps the children strengthen their gross motor skills and muscles, while allowing them to naturally regulate the energy in their bodies. As a result, our IPS campers are stronger and have more stamina for all types of tasks. Here’s a look at some of the adventures that the children are partaking in…
This week’s topic is parent/teacher conferences; this blog post originally ran in November 2016. Its information will help you prepare for what you’ll learn at our upcoming Green Room, Pre-K, and Junior K conferences on November 5th and 6th, as well as the Creche/Red Room conferences on December 3rd and 4th. Enjoy!
Creche students at 45th Street experiment with apples via stamping. They are also engaging in a sensory experience by touching the paint, strengthening fine motor skills by grasping the handles of the stampers, while increasing their social skills by working together at the art table.
A friend of mine recently attended the parent/teacher conference for his eighteen-month-old son. Prior to the meeting, he questioned the importance of attending a conference for a child so young. What would the teachers possibly have to say about his son, he asked? After attending the conference, he had an answer: a lot!
At The International Preschools, parent/teacher conferences are held twice a year: once in the fall and once in the spring. Parents have the opportunity to speak directly with their child’s teachers about the child’s school experience. Whether your child is two-years-old and just starting school, or five-years-old and heading to kindergarten next year (or beyond), there is important information to be learned at every level. Here are some of the many topics you can expect to (or ask to) hear about at your child’s conference:
Children boost their individual coordination and motor skills while playing together in a large group during Super Soccer Stars.
Although dismissal time signals the end of the school day for some, the fun continues “after hours” at The International Preschools. Our school provides a wide variety of after school program choices for parents to choose from, all of which build upon the concepts being taught inside the classrooms each day.
Language Development: Children acquire new vocabulary words when playing sports (i.e. “dribble” during Soccer) and learn to process and follow directions when playing games.
Social Skills: Making friends and initiating play is an important concept taught in every IPS classroom. After school programs allow children to meet fellow students who are not in their everyday class.
The International Preschools Blog is an opportunity to journey into the school's classrooms. Here you will find information about play-based education, diversity, classroom themes; all the things that make learning joyful and fun at one of the best preschools in New York City.
