Socializing at snack time with the Little Dolphins at 76th Street!

Snack Time and Lunch Time in Preschool: An Important Part of Your Child’s Day

August 9, 2021

Posted in Curriculum, Green Rooms (3s), Junior Kindergarten (4s/5s), Parents' Interests, Pre-K (4s), Red Rooms (2s)

At The International Preschools, all children have a morning snack time built into their daily schedule. Full day children have about 45 minutes for lunch, in addition to their morning snack. This is an important time of day for the children. First and foremost, snack time (and lunch time) keep the children nourished and their […]

Friends work together during IPS Summer Camp's three-legged race at our 86th Street location.

Fostering Friendships in Young Children

July 19, 2021

Posted in Parents' Interests

Making friends, reading social cues, and initiating play are necessary lifelong skills. Children begin to learn the nuances of creating connections with their peers at a very early age. A baby as young as six months old will get excited when he/she sees another baby! The strengthening of these types of social skills is a […]