Welcome to our Kindergarten! “CEI SAPTE PITICI” Buzau, Romania

Introducing…our teachers! Tănase Luminiţa - Manager 18 – kindergarten teachers 14 – auxiliary staff

Kindergarten Mission Statement We recognize that children grow at varying rates We support opportunities for individual growth We stimulate social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development We allow children to learn through hands-on exploration of their physical world We provide a creative and stimulating environment where every child is made to feel safe, secure, and important!

Kindergarten Alternatives Short program (8.00-12.00)- will offer morning programs Long program (6.00-18.00) children will attend regular school day applicants chosen by lottery if numbers exceed available space tuition based

Financial Information Cost will be (€) 50 per month for children food and (€) 5 per month for optional activities. Tuition assistance will be made available to any family in need.

All research concludes… What children do during the day is more important than the length of their day.

Kindergarten Curriculum Taught by skilled staff with strong commitment to professional development All curriculum aligned with National Curriculum Encompasses social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development and fosters self-esteem Utilizes flexible small groupings and individual attention, with limited whole class instruction Provides developmentally appropriate activities that allow for hands-on exploration

Short Program Morning exploration time Large group meeting time, story time Centers and small group activities Special subjects (PE, Music, Science, Art ) Recess Dismissal Breakfast

Long Program Morning exploration time Large group meeting time, story time Centers and small group activities Lunch Sleeping time Special Subjects (PE, music, art, library, science) Centers and small group activities Recess Dismissal Breakfast

The BIG Question Is my child ready My child is ready… but I’m not

Medical Information Health forms will be in registration packet May staple physician’s form Must include most recent immunizations and be signed by doctor All (5 year old) immunizations up to date by October 1st

Kindergarten Curriculum Language Maths Arts Sport (PE) Science Civic education and civic culture Center activities

Language Sorts groups of objects (size, shape, color, etc.) Tells things that go together ( Spoon and fork are for eating, fish and boat are in the water, cow and pig are farm animals) Recognizes & names at least 8 colors Uses words to express feelings (I’m happy. I’m sad.)

Language Speaks in complete sentences Follows directions with at least 2 steps Asks “what if” and “how” questions about how things work Says and/or sings familiar songs and nursery rhymes Answers simple questions (who, what, where, when) in complete sentences Tells his/her first and last name and how old he/she is

Language Shows interest in reading and being read to holds the books appropriately and understands that you read a book from front to back and left to right Retells a simple story such as Three Little Pigs or other familiar books After listening to a story, tells what might happen next

Maths Counts from 1-10 Recognizes numbers from 1-10 Counts at least 5 objects

Civic Education Takes care of his/her own needs Toileting, washing hands, dressing Adjusts to new situations without family members being there Plays cooperatively with peers Takes turns, resolves problems Respects the feelings, rights and belongings of others

Our classrooms are divided in many aries (centres) Role playing (Acting, creation games)

LIBRARY

Arts

Construction games

Combined games

Science

Sports

Optional activities Dancing

English

Music

Extracurricular activities Projects, trips, competitions, contests.

Our magazine, “Picolino” is a tradition for us!

“Our first priority in Kindergarten is the children we teach…even more than what we teach them. We want to help all our students to experience the joys of learning to learn, and of accepting challenges so that they may become lifelong learners.”

Thank you for coming… “CEI SAPTE PITICI” Kindergarten Buzau, Romania This document was made by Tanase Luminita July 2011