EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Our experiential learning opportunities help our children to:

• Develop a positive sense of themselves and others;

• Develop the confidence to use their communication, language and literacy skills for a range of situations and purposes;

• Explore, enjoy, learn, practise and talk about mathematical ideas in a broad range of contexts;

• Work at making sense of their world, encountering and exploring creatures, people, plants, tools and materials in natural and real-life situations;

• Be active and interactive, developing sensory integration, movement, coordination, control and manipulation;

• Nurture their creative curiosity, exploration and play, using a full range of experiences to explore and share creative thoughts, ideas and feelings.

Forest School & Beach School

DBIS was the first school in Hong Kong to adopt the principles of the Forest and Beach School programmes. These sessions take place every week, giving our children a unique opportunity to investigate the natural world, to collaborate, to construct, to build and to begin to develop an awareness of sustainability and of our ecologically diverse world. Both programmes enhance authentic learning opportunities for our children and are important parts of our EYFS curriculum.

Woodwork

Woodwork is an important part of our provision. Having trained in how to use the tools and equipment safely, our children are able to explore the woodwork area, which is known as ‘Carpenters’ Cabin’. They are encouraged to engage in the design process and to implement their ideas using a range of wood, loose parts and other recyclable materials. As the children’s confidence develops, they are expected to move from developing abstract designs to labelled drawings as part of the design-and-make process.

Challenge At Dbis

All staff are responsible for differentiating the curriculum for children identified on our challenge register and will monitor their progress and development. Teachers review and monitor the progress made by children and the efficacy of resources and other curriculum materials.

In EYFS, we support your child by making sure the learning opportunities are suited to their unique needs yet are flexible enough to be able to follow their interests.