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WISS Early Years
Early Years

Early Years

Our Early Years foster curiosity through play, exploration, and meaningful questions.

WISS Toddler Playgroup

Play-based Learning

WISS Early Years follows the IB PYP framework through play-based learning. Purposeful play includes outdoor learning multiple times each day.

Children move between activities of their choosing, guided by teachers who observe, document, and extend their learning.

The WISS Difference

Outdoor Learning

Outdoor Learning

Children spend time cooking in the mud kitchen and learning to manage tools. They learn to think creatively and communicate their ideas.

Purposeful Play

Purposeful Play

Children participate in active games with clear learning goals, building specific physical, cognitive, and social skills.

Confident Children

Confident Children

Teachers guide behavior and support each child's unique needs to help children feel secure and become more independent.

Social and Emotional Skills

Social and Emotional Skills

Children learn how to share, take turns, and make friends. Creating safe spaces helps children understand and manage feelings.

Curriculum

Weekly Classes

Through the IB PYP framework, Early Years students engage in weekly classes across Chinese, English, Math, Units of Inquiry, PE, Library, and Art.

Units of Inquiry

In Early Years, Units of Inquiry invite young children to explore the world around them through self initiated play, guided questions, and discovery — laying the groundwork for deeper inquiry ahead.

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