Preschool for Children Aged 4 to 5 Years
Kindergarten represents the first and most important contact a child has with the educational community. The experiences and knowledge gained during this contact will often define the child’s attitude towards education. For this reason, and after decades of efforts, the Greek state established compulsory attendance for children in kindergarten, recognizing, to some extent, the necessity and importance of the goals and objectives of kindergarten. These objectives, according to current legislation, are to help children develop physically, emotionally, mentally, and socially within the framework of the broader goals of primary education.
The private kindergarten Mikros Maestros, as a key institution for the child’s socialization after the family, ensures the conditions for children to develop and socialize in a smooth and comprehensive manner.
To achieve the goals and objectives of kindergarten, a methodological approach is required for the cognitive subjects of the program, which is based on the experiential working method (projects), which motivates children’s interest and their active participation in the educational process. This approach contributes to the development of autonomy and initiative, and also facilitates the development of a spirit of collaboration between children and educators.
Attending Mikros Maestros private kindergarten is essential because:
• Children receive education from specialized educational staff trained for the 4-6 age group, specifically kindergarten teachers (PE60).
• By attending for two years (as toddlers and preschoolers), children are given the opportunity to effectively complete and achieve the goals of the current curriculum, which are prerequisites for successfully meeting the demands of primary school.
• During the two years of attendance, the opportunity to explore and prevent learning difficulties is ensured, along with their early intervention until the child starts elementary school. This is what is referred to as “early intervention” in kindergarten.
• It facilitates a smooth transition for children to primary school.
