Early Childhood

Concordia's Early Childhood program serves our Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten communities, and is designed to nurture each child's unique gifts and set them up for lifelong success.

With a warm, caring approach, our highly qualified teachers guide students on an academic journey filled with joy and discovery.

Teaching Philosophy & Methodology

At the heart of our Early Childhood program is a Reggio Emilia-inspired philosophy that sees every child as a capable, curious, and creative learner. Our youngest students engage in meaningful academic exploration and character development through building social-emotional skills, cognitive growth, and a genuine sense of community. Intentional experiences in art, music and movement, and Mandarin are woven throughout every school day. We celebrate kindness, respect, and responsibility in and out of the classroom nurturing each child to grow not just as a learner, but as a caring and confident individual.

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The Wang Family

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The Dai Family

Early Childhood Program

The course of study at Concordia parallels school subjects taught in the United States.

Early Childhood Program
In our Early Childhood program, learning is intentionally designed to be integrated across developmental domains and content areas, creating meaningful and connected experiences for young children. Rather than isolating subjects, we weave literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, social-emotional learning, and the arts into rich, hands-on explorations mirroring how children naturally learn and grounded in research-based practices.
STEM
Our Early Childhood students are introduced to science and computational thinking through STEM investigations that foster innovation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, laying a strong foundation for academic success and preparing them for the future.
English Language Learning (ELL)
We are committed to providing students with the support they need to fully participate in the rich English learning environment we strive to create every day.
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Mandarin
We provide mandatory Mandarin classes for our young learners, giving them the opportunity to experience the language and culture of our host country.
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Extracurricular Activities
Our Early Childhood program includes a robust extracurricular activities program, allowing young learners to explore and develop diverse interests from an early age. Students in Preschool are eligible to participate in the ECA program beginning in Semester 2. Students in Pre-K and Kindergarten may participate in any of the four seasons
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Research-informed Literacy Instruction
We believe that strong literacy starts with strong foundations, which is why it is woven throughout every part of the school day. Through rich and purposeful lessons, children develop the speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills taught in ways that are engaging and age-appropriate.
Specialist Classes
Every child in our Early Childhood program benefits from dedicated specialist teachers in Art, Music & Movement, Library, and Counseling. Working closely alongside homeroom teachers, our specialists play an essential role in delivering a rich, connected, and holistic learning experience.

Counseling Support

The Early Childhood Counselor takes a present, proactive, and preventative approach to support the wellbeing of every child. Working closely alongside teachers and families, the counselor provides support with developing students social, emotional, and behavioral skills.

This program has an emphasis on:

Delivering SEL lessons that are intentionally designed for the developmental needs of our early childhood learners and is integrated into the classroom environment.
Providing individual and small group counseling that nurtures developmental growth across key areas including self-regulation, problem-solving, and navigating social dynamics.
Building strong, trusting partnerships with parents as active collaborators in their child's wellbeing.
Coaching educators and families in a culturally responsive way to support children across home and school.
Collaborating with parents and outside therapists when additional support is needed.

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