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
3 -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.
3 -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 Holiday Schedule
Jan 5, 2021 School Reopen Jan 18, 2021 Martin Luther King Day Feb 12, 2021 Chinese New Year Feb 15, 2021 Presidents Day Mar 12, 2021 Teacher In-Service Day Mar 29-Apr 2, 2021 Spring Break Apr 5, 2021 School Reopen May 28, 2021 Teacher In-Service Day May 31, 2021 Memorial Day Jun 21-Jul 5, 2021 Summer Break Jul 6, 2021 School Reopen Aug 20,2021 Teacher In-Service Day Sept 6,2021 Labor Day Sept 24, 2021 Teacher In-Service Day Oct 11 ,2021 Columbus Day Oct 22 ,2021 Teacher In-Service Day Nov 11, 2021 Veterans Day Nov 25, 26, 2021 Thanksgiving Day Dec 20- Jan 3, 2022 Winter Break |