The Preschool levels at Mark Twain IS are guided by the IB philosophy and
approaches while providing a strong foundation to sow the seeds of
education. Knowledge, in-depth learning and enduring understanding can
only be achieved through curiosity. Our preschoolers are regularly given
opportunities to explore new things to propel their interests; the learning
engagements comprise a wide range of experiences and information so as to
assist them in their journey of learning.
A wonderful way to give our preschoolers meaningful opportunities to
enhance their learning is to engage them in activities which are relevant to
them and lend themselves to questioning, to wondering and to playing with
possibilities.
Students have fun, play and learn through movement and dramatic play
activities while essential skills and basic concepts are easily approached and
understood. Activities help children use mind-body connection to enhance
learning and support important early concepts connecting to the
transdisciplinary PYP Units of Inquiry.
Students have fun, play and learn through movement and dramatic play
activities while essential skills and basic concepts are easily approached and
understood. Activities help children use mind-body connection to enhance
learning and support important early concepts connecting to the
transdisciplinary PYP Units of Inquiry.
Every student is unique in preferences, interests, abilities and learning styles. Our teachers work closely with all students to identify their interests and guide them to pursue their passions and dreams at an early age. While following the national curriculum of the Ministry of Education, our Early Learning Center strives to facilitate the transition of 2 to 3 year olds into the IB Primary Years Programme after the age of 3.
Language is the means of communication, inquiry, study and research and is an essential factor in intellectual stimulation and development. The capacity to communicate in more than one language facilitates students’ movement beyond their first language and national culture, increasing their awareness of the world, eventually enabling them to participate more actively in life as citizens of one world.
At Mark Twain IS, we use assessment as a form of learning, part of a continuous cycle that leads students towards deeper levels of understanding. We believe that assessment should reflect the five essential elements: the acquisition of knowledge, the understanding of concepts, and the mastering of skills, as well as the development of attitudes and the decision to take action.
Assessment of individual development is done by keeping detailed notes about every child’s progress via the ManageBac platform and compiling bi-annual evaluation cards. Parents also receive weekly and monthly electronic newsletters that record and present the main themes and activities in which their children have been engaging and the results achieved within the mini-projects that have unfolded during the programme.
