Why Little Panda?
Passionate & Dedicated Educators
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Our Commitment
Little Panda Preschool is a Mandarin immersion early childhood education program for children age from
6 -month-old to kindergarten entry. We believe that young children are experts in acquiring languages and Mandarin learning can be immersed as part of the early learning. Our curriculum is designed to prepare children to be the citizen of 21st Century and life-time learners via inquiry-based learning and project approach. Our mission is to foster the essential life skills such as focus and self-control, perspective taking, communicating, making connections, critical thinking, taking on challenges, also self-directed and engaged learning through children's daily experiences in the early years. We are committed to achieve this vision by providing a safe and joyful space for children, educators, and their families.
6 -month-old to kindergarten entry. We believe that young children are experts in acquiring languages and Mandarin learning can be immersed as part of the early learning. Our curriculum is designed to prepare children to be the citizen of 21st Century and life-time learners via inquiry-based learning and project approach. Our mission is to foster the essential life skills such as focus and self-control, perspective taking, communicating, making connections, critical thinking, taking on challenges, also self-directed and engaged learning through children's daily experiences in the early years. We are committed to achieve this vision by providing a safe and joyful space for children, educators, and their families.
Inquiry-based curriculumImplement effective teaching strategies that are supported by research findings
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Child-focused project approachBased on children's interests and skills children collaborate to extend their learning through making connections with peers and the world around them
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Mandarin ImmersionPromot early language development though immersing in rich Mandarin environment
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Intentionally curated environment & materialsFoster all areas of development through critical-thinking and problem-solving
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Self-directed, respectful, & kindCultivate life skills via positive interpersonal interactions and perspective taking
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Culture exploration through real-life experienceFacilitate diverse culture understanding through hand-on experience
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Daily Schedule 每日课程8:30 - 09:00 Arrival and Morning Greetings 09:00 - 09:30 Circle Time 09:30 - 10:00 AM Snack 10:00 - 10:30 AM Project 10:30 - 11:30 Outdoor Exploration 11:30- 12: 30 Lunch 12:30 - 01:00 Reading Time 01:00 - 03:00 Nap 03:00 - 03:30 Self-selected activity 03:30 - 04:00 PM Snack 04:00 - 04:30 PM Project 04:30 - 05:00 Outdoor Exploration 05:00 - 05:30 Free choice and Departure |
2021-2022 HolidayAug 20, 2021 Teacher In Service Day Sep 6, 2021 Labor Day Sep 24, 2021 Teacher In Service Day Oct 11, 2021 Columbus Day Nov 11, 2021 Veterans Day Nov 25-26, 2021 Thanksgiving Day Dec 20,2021-Jan 3, 2022 Holiday Break Jan 4, 2022 School Reopen Jan 17, 2022 Martin L. King Day Feb 1, 2022 Chinese New Year Feb 21, 2022 Presidents' Day Mar 11, 2022 Teacher In Service Day Mar 28- Apr 1 Spring Break Apr 4, 2022 School Reopen May 27,2022 Teacher In Service Day May 30, 2022 Memorial Day Jun 17, 2021 Juneteenth (obs.) Jun 19, 2021. Juneteenth Jun 20-Jul 4, 2022 Summer Break July 5, 2022 School Reopen |