Early Global Curriculum
Aligned with the MA Common Core Standards, our curriculum allows students to create knowledge, as opposed to passively receiving information, and encourages deep learning. SELA’s curriculum gives our students a rich, broad, and balanced learning experience which enables them to grasp the intrinsic fascination of each subject and to understand and communicate this new knowledge in their daily lives. The outcome will expose the cognitive development, self-awareness, self-regulation, internal motivation, empathy, and social skills of our students. Our curriculum is vertically aligned – what students learn in one lesson, prepares them for the next. It is logically sequenced across levels so that students are always building on what they’ve already learned and acquiring skills to prepare them for work that is more challenging. Frequent assessments allow teachers to understand the areas in which our students need to work. We will build a solid foundation for future learning.
Language – Students develop oral expression skills in their target language, along with reading skills including comprehension, literacy and writing.
Mathematics and Cognition – Students understand the relationship between numbers and quantities, measurements, geometry, and use practical mathematical application to solve everyday problems.
Science – Students discover the natural environment around them and begin to explore with curiosity, develop hypotheses, interpret possibilities and solve problems in a group setting.
Social Studies – Students explore the concept of self, family, and community.
Physical Development – Students engage in a variety of movements, to develop both fine and gross motor skills, visual motor coordination, collective play, and recreation.
Art – Students develop artistic expression skills using different materials and colors and begin to understand dramatic and theater art.
Music – Students enhance language skills through songs and repetition and gain appreciation for all forms of art, instruments, and dance.
Autonomy – Students develop self-help skills and independence.
Socio-Emotional Development – Students develop a sense of self and awareness of others through our values-based curriculum and learn to express their needs and feelings in both their native and target language.
School of Early Global Education
SELA’s Open Enrollment Registration for the 2024-2025 School Year and Summer Camp opens January 2024.
The Early Years is an inspiring and special time for our children as they embark on their learning pathway! Learning is a lifelong journey, and our Early Years Team at SELA feels privileged to help build these foundations on a daily basis.
At SELA, we nurture each child’s natural growth to instill confidence and enable them to tackle daily challenges, learning through hands-on experiences and fostering a love for learning.
Our Early Global Education program immerses students in Spanish from the beginning, covering literacy, numeracy, and shapes. By ages 4-5, students achieve reading and writing skills that will lead them to graduate at a beginner reading level. This foundation facilitates an easy transition of these skills to their English reading and writing abilities. During these years, they are also introduced to the third language, Mandarin…
Infant
Ages 3 months – 14 months
2:7 Teacher/ Student ratio
The Infant Program marks the initial phase of a comprehensive educational journey. As our students are immersed in the Spanish language, they undergo the development of various social skills. Simultaneously, they learn to engage in play and collaboration with others, exploring fundamental concepts in math, science, music, and art.
Teachers play a pivotal role in inspiring the joy of learning and discovery every day through exploration and hands-on projects. This assistance helps our younger students foster development across all aspects of their personalities, serving as a crucial stage for them to adapt to school and, subsequently, achieve success in their educational endeavors.
Toddler
Ages 12 months—2.8 years
2:9 Teacher/Student ratio
Mixed age classroom are available as a transitional program for young toddlers ages 12 months and up.
The Toddler Program commences with learning and exploration through hands-on projects, where students are encouraged to employ their natural curiosity to investigate and discover the world. Alongside mathematics, science, and language arts, the development of coordination, social skills, and emotional skills is emphasized and integrated into daily routines. Through this approach, children thrive and gain confidence as they grow. Additionally, students delight in exploring the arts, including music, throughout the day.
Preschool
Ages 2.9 (by start of school) —4 years old
1:10 Teacher/Student ratio
In our Preschool program, our students learn to express themselves more accurately, complete more demanding tasks, and experience satisfaction when they achieve milestones that demonstrate their growth and progress.
Teachers are meticulous in creating an environment that caters to each child, offering surroundings and activities that foster growth within a stimulating learning setting that encourages independence. Specially planned activities encompass a range of skills in reading, writing, mathematics, science, music, and art. These activities are designed to engage students in projects and experimentation.
JuniorK
Age 4 (by September 1st)—5.5 years old
1:10 Teacher/Student ratio
A Kindergarten preparatory program:
JuniorK students experience full immersion in Spanish throughout their day. Full-time students are also introduced to a third language, Mandarin. The curriculum offers an introduction to Kindergarten-level reading, writing, and mathematics. The focus is on exploration and discovery through thematic units, and it aligns with Massachusetts’ Kindergarten Common Core standards.