Academic
LOWER SCHOOL YEAR REVIEW
We’ve had another fantastic year of learning through play in Early Years. We were delighted to welcome back our existing families and also proud to welcome over 70 new families to the Little Lions Early Years Centre this year. We started Term 1 in August, dapting to the ‘new normal’, particularly with our children showing impressive perseverance, resilience and determination. Halfway through the school year we moved to a period of online learning again, utilising new technologies and innovative strategies to maintain a healthy balance of screen time. Once again, our children and families engaged with this period with such positivity, enthusiasm and hard work. As we returned to school, a big focus and priority for us was to acknowledge the period of closure, celebrate the successes of online learning and to support our children in returning back to school. A key focus for us is to constantly provide our children with the very best levels of care, nurture and emotional support. We recognise that we are in a very privileged position in
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THE LION 2020-2021
working with the youngest children at Harrow Bangkok. Research in neuroscience tells us that in order to learn well, young children need to feel safe, secure and loved. Our very youngest children join us in Lion Cubs between the ages of 18 months and 2.5 years old. In both our Toddler Only and Parent Toddler classes, we prioritise the development
of children’s confidence to ‘have a go’ and the opportunity to practice new skills. These early stages of instilling a growth mindset help our children with facing challenges and help develop a positive attitude towards their learning. We pride ourselves on providing a stimulating indoor and outdoor environment for our Lion Cubs with resources and opportunities to play, learn and explore.
