Small World is Avenues’ innovative program for 2-year-olds: a joyful and enriching first school experience that fosters healthy separation in a bilingual English/Mandarin environment. The program emphasizes:
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Daily exposure to English and Mandarin in a bilingual environment
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The acquisition of developmental skills through play, exploration and specialty classes
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The fostering of social-emotional and self-help skills
Two Languages
Daily exposure to English and Mandarin through read-alouds, songs and immersion-style instruction builds confidence and communication skills.
Learning Through Play
A balance of structured activities and free play encourage children to learn while having fun, making discoveries for themselves and developing their fine motor skills.
Movement
An emphasis on physical play and expression promotes fitness, coordination and gross motor skills.
Hands-On Exploration
STEAM and World Course activities, including cooking, gardening, music and crafts foster observation skills and curiosity.
Self-Help Skills
Fundamental skills such as eating with a knife and fork, putting on and removing coats, and taking care of one’s possessions prepare children for a full-day school experience the following year.
What do Avenues students learn? The Avenues World Elements table is our answer to that question. Designed by our research and development team, the Avenues World Elements is a global curricular system that defines the learning outcomes of Avenues students at all grade levels.
We’re grateful for your interest and want you to have all the information you need to consider Avenues for your child. Click the links to navigate to the admissions section of the site, where you can find out more about the process, meet the admissions team, and begin an application.
Please note
Students entering the Nursery grade (N) must be at least three years old by August 31.
Students entering Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) must be at least four years old by August 31.
Students entering Kindergarten (K) must be at least five years old by August 31.
Students entering Grade 1 must be at least six years old by August 31.
Spring 2024-25 Avenues Parent-Child Class Series
Target Age Group: 1.5 - 2.5 years old
Week 1: March 4 & 6 – Fostering Early Literacy at Home
Week 2: March 11 & 13 – Bilingual Language Development in Early Education
Week 3: March 18 & 20 – Tools and Toys for Supporting Real Play
Week 4: March 25 & 27 – Understanding Child Temperament
Week 5: April 8 & 10 – Using Praise to Foster Intrinsic Motivation
