We believe that children learn best through play, while they are having fun, and feeling positive about themselves.

Philosophy

The Preschool of the German-American International School is a place where children are given the opportunity to learn and grow as whole individuals. To do so, preschool activities address the needs of the total child. We believe that social, physical, emotional, and cognitive growth are interrelated and are of equal value. The preschool is designed to encourage and guide children in the development of self-direction, individual responsibility, and intellectual growth.

We believe that children can reach their fullest potential if they are able to develop a positive self-image. To emphasize this goal, our preschool offers an environment in which they can learn to choose their activities, cooperate, share and form friendships with peers. As a matter of fact, our philosophy is very similar to that of the National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

Many schools seem to emphasize the intellectual growth of the child but the social-emotional and motor development often gets neglected. At this age, it is more important that children learn how to make friends, solve problems and resolve conflicts, assert themselves, become responsible and independent, ride a bike and are overall physically active, than being able to recite the ABC’s.

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Preschool Programs

The Preschool offers the following programs:

• Morning program for 3 - 5 year olds
  Hours: 8:30 AM - 1:45 PM
  Options: 5, 3, or 2 days/week
  Teacher-child ratio: 1:8
• Afternoon care for 3 - 5 year olds, and school aged
  Hours: 1:45 - 6:00 PM
  Teacher-child ratio 1:12

GAIS Handbook

Please also consult the GAIS Handbook, which contains detailed information about our school (including the Preschool Program), its policies and its practices.

Attachments:

File
GAIS Handbook 2011-12.pdf
PYP Parent Booklet