Writing, Reading, and Oral Expression!
Oral Communication – Language at the Kindergarten “Mikros Maestros” in Thessaloniki is interrelated with all activities and primarily enhanced by writing and reading. The aim of Oral Communication is for the child to practice spoken language daily, enabling them to describe, justify, narrate, argue, and engage in dialogue with their classmates and educator. Children express their opinions freely and present their views while always respecting the rules of dialogue and discussion. Additionally, they practice memorizing small texts and poems, enhancing their spoken language.
Regarding reading, our goal is for children to recognize familiar words, letters, and syllables, and to be encouraged to read through a rich written language environment (reference boards, lending library, and interactive whiteboard). By the end of the school year, we aim for the children to understand the reading process and be able to read words without anxiety or pressure.
As for writing, children develop the fine motor skills of their fingers through a wide range of tasks and appropriate actions and books, carefully selected at the beginning of the school year. The goal is for them to learn to form lines (curved and straight), which will later help them in forming letters and words.