When a child joins Nursery school it is a very delicate moment and it is important that he finds a welcoming structure and professional educators capable of taking care of the his well being, someone he will learn to trust and who will become a secure reference point.

In our school the relationship with the child is characterized by the willingness to take care of him, to provide for all his needs. Particular attention is paid to understanding how a child communicates and to listen to him so that he feels understood and appreciated.

The careful organization of spaces, time and materials must be the starting point for any educational planning.

The school organizes the educational spaces in a functional way in order to offer environmental stimuli, opportunities for exploration, games and significant experiences.

The time dedicated to each activity is a relaxed time, calibrated on the interest and attention span of the child, to allow him to live his day in serenity, and to favour a sense of well being at school and prepare children for peaceful learning.

The materials are not left at the disposal of the child, but are selected in relation to the purpose, to allow children to use them intentionally,  and instructively.

A child’s day is a succession of stimulating and engaging activities that encourage exploration, experimenting, thinking, dialogue and communication.

Besides the traditional activities, the Cambridge International programme includes a wide range of “hands-on” workshops.

Didactic activities are aimed at offering the child a wide range of stimuli that encourage him to explore, experiment and discover the world around him.

The choice of  activities changes constantly as the group is observed and all lessons are catered to meet the needs and interests of the children.

Activities are presented in a  fun way  allowing the child to experiment different situations that are important for his development.

Play, represents a vital and fundamental part of a child’s education and is one of the best ways of learning.

Besides being a physiological need, play:

• stimulates psychomotor developmentas it involves the whole body in movement and its perception
• stimulates cognitive developmenthelping the child to find new and ingenious solutions

• stimulates language development helping the child to develop communication skills

• stimulates emotional development allowing the students to experience emotions and feelings
• stimulates social development creating stronger relationships and bonds

All activities are carried out in a playful and serene context, which offers a stimulating learning environment.   Children experience Nursery school as a “wonderful fairytale world” made up of games, songs, stories, dramatizations, dancing, movement, outings, and much more.  They learn English with pleasure and satisfaction becoming bilingual citizens of the world.

Learning takes place through conversation, confrontation with peers, through direct experience, exploration, contact with objects, observation, problem solving, proceeding by trial and error.  By “doing and trying”, the child learns new skills and acquires experience and knowledge. The teacher’s wise guidance and support in times of difficulty, allows the child to deepen and systematize learning effectively.  The students enjoy this process because they gradually perceive themselves as skilled and fulfilled and consequently increase their self-esteem  (I can, I am capable, I am good).

The collaboration and co-operation of staff members, an effective communication system, the publication of daily events, the opportunities to participate in school life, the sharing of children’s work, the periodic meetings and the scheduled talks with the teachers, allow families to take an active part in their child’s learning process.

The Pianca Preschool offers a harmonious and integral education for children aged 2 to 6 in a high quality, educational environment, a welcoming, cheerful, safe place where children can grow in confidence, socialize and acquire autonomy while developing social skills.