ESF Language Programmes 2011-12
Busy Bees Playgroup
| Course Fee: | $2,100 |
| Course Length: | 8 weeks
1.5 hour lesson per week |
Classes running at Tsing Yi, Hillside, and Wu Kai Sha Kindergartens. Click here for programme schedules.
Our new Playgroup provides young children aged
15 months up with an enriching, stimulating and
caring environment in which to develop and learn
English. The programme allows young children
a gentle introduction to language learning with
the comfort of a familiar adult - parent or guardian.
Your child will be introduced to language topics by our
qualified teachers through age appropriate activities, art &
craft, music & movement and stories.
Our Busy Bees Playgroup is a great opportunity for children to
socialize with peers and develop a love for language learning.
The Busy Bees programme encourages children to learn through structured activities via exploration, manipulation and discovery. A weekly theme provides the backdrop for learning goals and activities that vary from week to week.
Typically, our Busy Bees Playgroup session involves the following:
- Welcome, Free Play and Music Time
- Stations for Structured Learning, including Creative Play and Thinking Skills, to provide the child with individual attention in a group setting
- Story & Snack Time
- Circle Time, for acquiring social scripts and interaction skills
- Games for developing fine motor skills and five senses recognition
- Closing and Good-bye.
The length of each Parent-Infant Playgroup session is one and a half hours. All children will receive an attendance certificate at the end of each programme.
PARENT / CAREGIVER INVOLVEMENT
This is essential, in line with our Playgroup philosophy of the importance of adult input in increasing a child's level of development. Involvement is limited to one adult per child.
CLASS SIZE and EDUCATOR-CHILD RATIO
Each class can only accommodate a maximum of twelve parent-infant pairs, who are led and facilitated by one Playgroup educator and one Educational Assistant.
Important Information
We ask that parents provide a small snack and water for snack time
Parents are responsible for the personal care of their child whilst in the class and cannot leave them unattended
Parents are responsible for looking after their child’s toilet needs. Changing facilities are provided on-site
Should a different adult be attending the class than usual, parents must inform us in writing (language@esf.org.hk)
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