Weekly Outline for Kindergarten Reception Class

Polish Language Education

Engaging activities and exercises in letter recognition and reading using the “Effective Surprise” method. This approach introduces new letters, utilizes diverse worksheets without textbooks, includes phonetic exercises, and incorporates word play.
Effective Surprise is an educational method focused on stimulating children’s curiosity by asking questions and involving them in exploring the world in an active, creative way. Its main goal is to spark a natural desire for learning, analysis, and problem-solving, fostering critical thinking and independence.
In practice, Effective Surprise involves presenting children with unusual situations, surprising questions, or experiments that provoke curiosity and encourage thinking. Rather than providing ready-made answers, teachers support children in seeking solutions, engaging their emotions and senses.
This method works excellently in combination with project-based education, reading instruction, math activities, and language exercises, stimulating comprehensive development in preschoolers.

English and Spanish Language Education

English

Daily short sessions using the Jolly Phonics method, which teaches English sounds and letters through singing songs, rhymes, and phonetic exercises. Jolly Phonics is a reading and writing teaching method based on learning phonemes (sounds) in a multisensory way. Children learn to recognize and connect letter sounds with their written forms, allowing them to quickly and effectively develop reading and writing skills. Basic elements include:

Phonetic Sounds — Children learn 42 sounds, including single letters and letter combinations like “sh” or “ai.” Each sound is paired with a gesture or movement to aid memory.
Blending Sounds — Children learn to blend sounds to form words, accelerating reading skills.
Sound Identification — The method teaches children to recognize sounds in words and write them, supporting writing skills.
Letter Writing — Gradual introduction to writing letters in a specific order.
Learning is conducted in a playful atmosphere, with songs, movement, and hands-on activities, making the process natural and effective for children.
Language Play with Emys — Interactive sessions with the robot Emys, helping children learn foreign languages, solve puzzles, and develop logical thinking skills through language-based games.

Spanish

Colorin Colorado: Language games, songs, and basic phrases. Children are introduced to Spanish naturally through games and dialogues.

Social Development and Emotional Intelligence

Social Development Program: Group discussions about emotions, relationships, cooperation, and empathy. Exercises focused on expressing emotions and resolving conflicts.
Emotional Intelligence: Games and exercises in recognizing personal and others’ emotions, developing self-regulation skills, and fostering teamwork abilities.

Math Activities

Number games, solving simple math puzzles, operations on numbers, and recognizing geometric shapes.
Working with manipulatives such as counters and blocks within math activities and projects that incorporate math elements.

Nature Activities

Nature observations, working with magnifying glasses, exploring plant and animal life.
Mini indoor plant projects, seasonal thematic activities, weather, and natural environment studies.
Walks and nature exploration around the kindergarten.

Music and Movement Activities

Rhythm, singing, dancing, learning songs in different languages (Polish, English, Spanish).
Movement activities to music, dance improvisations, developing rhythm and coordination.

Wellbeing

Daily physical exercises, outdoor play, and corrective gymnastics activities.
Introduction of children’s yoga and relaxation exercises to support focus and balance.

Coding and Technology

Basics of coding through play with sequences and algorithms.
Using coding mats and educational robots like GeniBot/Ozobot to develop logical thinking and problem-solving skills.

GOOD FOOD Project

Activities about healthy eating, nutritional education, making healthy snacks.
Discussions on healthy lifestyles, preparing simple dishes that children can make themselves.

Outings and Walks

Regular walks, trips to parks, nature observations, visits to local institutions (library, shops).
Outdoor activities that combine movement with learning about the surrounding world.

Health & Safety

An educational initiative focused on teaching safety principles through interactive sessions using a play mat. Topics include road safety, home safety, school safety, and trusting adults, allowing children to gain practical understanding of risks and ways to avoid them.
The play mat presents a realistic mini-city with roads, houses, pedestrian crossings, and traffic lights. Children learn the rules of safe street crossing, recognizing traffic signs, and simulate accident scenarios and first aid practices.