Transitioning from Kindergarten to Primary School presents many challenges, especially for children with unique learning needs. The change in environment and increased academic demands can be stressful and confusing. It's a crucial time when the right support and understanding are essential to foster confidence and readiness in every child for their educational journey.
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Linden Little Learners Primary Prep Program
Our new Linden Little Learners Primary Prep program helps young children aged 4 to 7 years, by laying a solid foundation for their primary school years. This comprehensive program focuses on enriching early literacy skills, fostering number sense, and enhancing social communication within a small group setting. Emphasizing learning through play, the program is crafted to empower children with diverse learning profiles, equipping and empowering them with the essential skills required for a successful academic experience.
Two Highly Qualified Facilitators
The program is led by two highly qualified Linden specialists: Abigail Harrington, a Speech and Language Therapist, and Winnie Layes, an Educational Therapist. Drawing from their extensive experience working with early and primary-age children with varying learning needs in international school settings, both specialists bring invaluable expertise to the program.
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Key Benefits for Children
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Small Group Teaching, 4-6 kids with two facilitators
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One-on-One Instruction: Children engage in small group activities with peers and receive focused one-on-one support each session.
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Holistic Approach: We prioritize more than academic preparedness, nurturing both academic and social-emotional growth in a safe and supportive environment.
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Positive Learning Attitude: The program cultivates a positive attitude towards learning, while improving social communication skills and establishing a robust foundation in core subjects, particularly literacy and mathematics.
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Our 8–week program begins in September 2024.
Register your interest here
Our 5-day Summer Camps are held in July and August.
Monday-Friday @ 11:00am - 14:30 CET
GROUP 1 July 1-5
GROUP 2 July 8-12
GROUP 3 Aug 5-9
If you would like to speak with a Little Learners facilitator, please email us at info@linden-education.com
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Little Learners Program
Play. Learn. Grow
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A play-based program tailored to foster academic and social development for children aged 4-7.
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Small group sessions of 4 to 6 children, ensuring personalized attention.
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Each group is led by two Linden specialists with backgrounds in speech and language therapy and educational therapy.
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Focus areas include literacy, early literacy skills, number sense, and social communication skills.
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Each child will receive small group instructions as well as 1:1 support opportunities tailored to their specific needs.
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Parent support and feedback: Parents will receive feedback on their child's progress, strengths, and growth areas, along with take-home strategies.
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A beautifully illustrated take-home portfolio showcasing the child's achievements and progress.
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Sessions are conducted in person at the Linden office in Berlin, Germany.
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You can register for one or both options:
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Weekly program (8 sessions / 2.5 hours per session)
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Summer day camp (5-day camp/ 3.5 hours per day)
Meet The Program Facilitators
Winnie is an educational therapist with an MA degree in inclusive education and an Advanced Diploma in Special Needs Education. With a decade of international school experience, Winnie specializes in Maths learning difficulties and is a trained Orton Gillingham tutor using the Multisensory Method for learners with dyslexia.
Abigail is a speech-language pathologist from New York. She brings expertise in pediatric populations and play-based therapy, celebrating each child's strengths while addressing language delays, social communication, and speech sound disorders.
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Together, Winnie and Abigail create enriching experiences for little learners aged 4-7. With a focus on personalized attention and tailored interventions, Winnie and Abigail ensure every child feels empowered and supported, receiving all the help they need to thrive academically and socially.
