Discover the LYCEE Preschool JOURNEY
YOUR CHILD's BILINGUAL JOURNEY STARTS HERE
Welcome to Maternelle, the LYCEE bilingual Preschool
At the Lycée, Preschool can start as early as age 2! The 3 to 4 year cycle, referred to as "Maternelle" in French, plays a key role in the development of children and their successful transition into thriving students. It builds the foundations children will later use during their entire schooling. It inspires them to question, create and explore while allowing them to develop their individual personality. It builds the confidence they need to trust their own power to act and think responsibly. Finally, it develops their ability to learn and succeed at school and in life. It all begins here!
The Start of Your Child's Bilingual Journey
A program for CHILDREN to LEARN TOGETHER AND LIVE TOGETHER
The class represents a learning community that lays the foundations for building social skills. Diversity and inclusion are a focus of the nurturing Lycée Preschool program. Understanding and respecting differences is key and adults ensure that all children are treated equitably under all circumstances.
Group activities are important in the construction of cognitive tools: recognizing, comparing, categorizing, contrasting, constructing images, linking events, using words referring to space, time, and so on. Activities focused on collective problem-solving or decision-making are also useful as they involve argumentation, explanation, questions, interest in what others believe, think and know.
> LA PETITE ECOLE
La Petite Ecole (LPE) is a full immersion, international private preschool program available every morning of the week on our primary campuses, for children 2 and older. It is the gateway to the Early Learning program. It focuses on socialization and introducing these very young children to school while giving them an early start on bilingualism.
> BILINGUAL JOURNEY IN PRESCHOOL
Parlez-vous Français? Your preschooler could teach you!
From age 2 in La Petite Ecole, to Kindergarten, children initiate their bilingual journey. Learn more about the building of bilingualism, the approach we have at the Lycée and how the French and US programs and teams actively work strategically together.
> PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM
The progressive acquisition of the French and the English languages, as well as development of social and motor skills and cognitive abilities are the focus of these important years. The day is divided between purposeful learning, playing and resting as all are important and complementary parts of children development.
I'M A BIG KID NOW!
AN INSIDE AND INSIGHTFUL VIEW OF THE PRESCHOOLER EXPERIENCE
In this mini video series, our Maternelle students share their school life experience in the cutest way possible.
What they prefer, what they learn, who they play with and how… you’ll gain insights into what’s happening in their young minds… and in the playground!
WHAT PARENTS SAY ABOUT MAKING THE LFSF CHOICE
AFTER PRESCHOOL, MAKE YOUR OWN PATH
Preschool prepares children to become successful students whatever path they choose. At the Lycée, students can seamlessly move onto Elementary school then, starting in Middle School, opt to continue on with a French immersion French track, or the International track that proposes a rigorous program with the highly regarded IB approach, with no French language required for admission.
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SOME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What is the schedule in Preschool?
- What is the required age for enrollment in Preschool at Lycée
- When is the best time to start
- When to apply to preschool for a sibling
What is the schedule in Preschool?
What is the required age for enrollment in Preschool at Lycée
When is the best time to start
When to apply to preschool for a sibling
- How can Lycée support students with no French at home?
- How can we support our child if we do not have French at home?
- How are learning differences accommodated
How can Lycée support students with no French at home?
How can we support our child if we do not have French at home?
How are learning differences accommodated
NEWS & NOTEWORTHY in PRESCHOOL
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This week, our students took advantage of the radiant California sun and walked from the Ortega and Ashbury campuses to the beach for a responsible clean up. Much more than a clean-up, this activity highlighted the importance of environmental responsibility today, especially in the world our students will inherit from us
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On the SAU campus, students continue their exploration of emotions, recognizing their importance in their daily lives, especially as kindergartners. The project aims to enable students to understand not only their own emotions but also those of their friends.
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All the way from Reunion Island, Isabelle reveals her secret to maintaining a healthy and caring classroom environment... To find out more about our preschool teacher, watch the latest episode of LFSF J'adore The Series.
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Did you know? Last week was La Semaine du Goût on our Sausalito campus! This annual event allows our students to awaken their taste buds and open their senses to new flavors. Watch our video recap of the awesome week they had!
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The climbing wall on our ASH campus, has been a game-changer for our preschoolers and younger students overall. Every week, whether it be during PE class, or just for fun, they get to climb the wall and explore new heights!
HOW BILINGUALISM SHAPES YOU : WHAT STUDENTS SAY
"Bilingualism doesn’t just mean that you can speak two languages fluently; being bilingual means that you are aligned with two different cultures, it means that you are exposed to two distinct schools of thought, arts, and lifestyles. By being assimilated into two different cultures, by being at the same time in the heart of France and the United States, bilingualism profoundly shapes you." (...) – Hirad
- How can LFSF support students with no French at home?
- How can we support our child if we do not have French at home?
- How are learning differences accommodated