Technology in the Maple Bear Classroom
Children have been heavily impacted in both good ways and bad by technological advances and in particular, by the digital devices which deliver them. Maple Bear has given very thoughtful consideration to the ways in which technology can be used in our classrooms as part of our commitment to delivering high quality education. It is […]
What is bilingual education?
Not surprisingly, this is a question I am often asked. Bilingual education is the use of two different languages in the classroom instruction of academic content. That means, in our Maple Bear program model, students study subjects like Portuguese or Chinese in either their native language or English, depending on the subject and grade level. […]
Bilingual Immersion FAQ’s
Many parents who send their children to a Maple Bear School intuitively understand the immersion approach that we utilize, but they still have many questions and concerns. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions I receive on this subject. My answers are based on our own experience and the research Maple Bear Global […]
A Parent’s Guide to Play
Play in the Maple Bear Early Childhood Programs All Maple Bear Early Childhood programs emphasize play and play-based learning as a critical component. Whether the children are learning language, developing literacy, exploring numeracy or discovering the natural world, they do so through activities and experiences that are play-based. Understanding Play Any activity or experience can […]
Early literacy development is not just about learning to read
Many people mistakenly believe that literacy development in pre-school children is only about teaching them to read through formal instruction. In reality, early literacy development is a continuous process that begins in the first years of a child’s life. It is a complex task because oral language, reading, and writing skills are intimately linked and […]
