Pre K and Kindergarten

(MS moyenne section – GS grande section)

"Discovering reading, writing and numbers"

Collège Champittet endeavours to help children become independent and acquire the knowledge to be successful in the basics subjects of reading, writing and arithmetic.

The pedagogy applied in these classes is elaborated in order to ensure the widest possibilities of success, to fulfil their all-round personal and academic development.
Learning how to read and write motivates children to pursue their education at “the big school”.

Reading and writing

• Discovering phonics
• Acquisition of alphabet
• Fine motor skills
• Discovering the written word
• The “Planète des Alphas” method is fun and effective and currently used to teach children how to read.

Language

• Oral expression
• Comprehension

Numbers

• Order
• Counting
• Comparing quantities

Initiation to the Arts (drawing, singing, music, dance and handicrafts)

English lessons

Three periods per week of English including fun and play activities introducing children to the language.