Developing the Whole Child

Our ECE program promotes the development of the whole child including: social/emotional development, physical development, language development, and cognitive development.

The main emphasis at the Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten levels is on social/emotional development. ISM provides experiences for the children to develop pro-social behaviors, develop self-confidence, and develop self-help skills.

During the Pre-Kindergarten year, more time is spent on developing the cognitive skills necessary for entry into Kindergarten.

The full-day Kindergarten program completes the students' preparation for the Lower School.

At all levels of the ECE program, ISM encourages the development of gross and fine motor skills through music, art, movement, and working with manipulatives. All Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten children enjoy outdoor play daily, weather permitting, and participate in weekly swimming lessons.

Students in all levels are provided with a variety of learning experiences for language and literacy development including singing, dramatic play, poems, finger plays, and read aloud stories.

To develop phonetic skills which support students’ quest to read, students use the fun-filled program called Letterland each week. It is through this program that letters become friendly, enjoyable characters whose letter shapes and sounds are explained in a memorable way.