Parents’ Expectations from a Kindergarten School

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Parents Expectations from a Kindergarten School

• Choosing a kindergarten program can be very
  overwhelming and daunting, and parents
  definitely have a lot of expectations. When
  choosing a Dubai kindergarten school, we
  recommend taking the following criteria into
  consideration
• Think about your own philosophy of education.
  When choosing a kindergarten program for your
  child, think about what you want for your child?
  Do you want them to have a hands-on education
  where they get their hands dirty and really
  experience things? Or do you want a more
  structured traditional approach to learning? Do
  you believe in having your child work alone or
  work with a group? It is important to learn the
  philosophy of the school and whether or not it
  matches up with your own philosophy of
  education.
• Consider the whole school community. When you are
  looking at kindergarten
• programs, it can be tempting to be focused on
  what the teachers are like, but its
• crucial to look at the entire school community,
  since youre choosing a school, not a teacher.
  Does this feel like the right home for your
  child? Theyll be spending a lot of their day to
  day life there, so its important that the whole
  school community feels like a good fit for them.
• Seek out enthusiastic, inspired teachers. That
  being said, its also important to take a look
  at the teachers and observe them in action to
  make sure that theyre the right

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• fit for your child. In general, you want to seek
  out teachers who are enthusiastic, inspired and
  encourage your child to think creatively.
• Remember that learning should be fun. No matter
  what your philosophy of education is, keep in
  mind that especially at this age, learning should
  be fun. When you are touring the school and the
  classrooms, make note of whether or not the
  students seem happy and involved.
• Search for a balanced curriculum. Beyond just the
  basic curriculum, the school you choose for your
  child should have a strong social and emotional
  program and help the students communicate and
  solve problems with each other. You are preparing
  your child to be a citizen of the world, so its
  crucial that they receive a well-rounded
  education from a young age.
• Pay attention to class size. Smaller class sizes
  mean that teachers are able to attend to each
  students needs throughout the day, multiple
  times per day. Students are more likely to stay
  engaged both socially and academically with
  smaller class sizes, so this is an important
  expectation.
• Speak to current parents. Parents are a great
  resource when you are researching and choosing a
  school for your child. Ask them why they chose
  the school, as well as what the expectations are
  for parent involvement. Parents are usually happy
  to share their experience.
• Explore the daily school schedule. Figure out
  whether or not the school offers before and
  after school programs, as these can be a great
  resource and add to your childs overall
  educational experience. Also, make sure that the
  kindergarten program incorporates time for your
  child to move, explore and play.