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KINDERGARTEN<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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A PLACE TO ARRIVE<\/span> AND GROW<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span> <\/span><\/h2><\/div>

When your child enters the kindergarten of the German International School Riyadh, a new and exciting chapter begins. Our German kindergarten in Riyadh offers children from the age of two a protected environment where they can play, explore, make friendships, and gradually develop self-confidence and independence. <\/p>\n

At the center of our approach are caring support, clear structures, and an educational environment that provides security and orientation. Parents benefit from transparency, reliability, and the assurance that their child is individually recognized and professionally supported. <\/p>\n

The kindergarten of the German International School Riyadh is part of an Excellent German School Abroad and follows German educational standards. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

OUR EDUCATIONAL<\/span> FOCUS AREAS<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span> AT A GLANCE<\/span><\/h2><\/div>

The kindergarten of the German International School Riyadh offers children a caring, structured, and stimulating environment where they feel safe, can experiment, and grow at their own pace. Our educational work follows German quality standards and combines clear structures with space for individual development. <\/p>\n

Below we present key focus areas of our work\u2014from group structure to care for the youngest children to targeted preparation for school.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

A PLACE TO ARRIVE<\/span> AND GROW<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span> <\/span><\/h2><\/div>
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When your child enters the kindergarten of the German International School Riyadh, a new and exciting chapter begins. Our German kindergarten in Riyadh offers children from the age of two a protected environment where they can play, explore, make friendships, and gradually develop self-confidence and independence. <\/p>\n

At the center of our approach are caring support, clear structures, and an educational environment that provides security and orientation. Parents benefit from transparency, reliability, and the assurance that their child is individually recognized and professionally supported. <\/p>\n

The kindergarten of the German International School Riyadh is part of an Excellent German School Abroad and follows German educational standards. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

OUR EDUCATIONAL FOCUS AREAS<\/span> AT A GLANCE<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span> <\/span><\/h2><\/div>

The kindergarten of the German International School Riyadh offers children a caring, structured, and stimulating environment where they feel safe, can experiment, and grow at their own pace. Our educational work follows German quality standards and combines clear structures with space for individual development. <\/p>\n

Below we present key focus areas of our work\u2014from group structure to care for the youngest children to targeted preparation for school.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Partially Open Concept and Group Structure<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
At the kindergarten of the German International School Riyadh, we work with a partially open educational concept. Each child is assigned to a core group and finds there a familiar setting with dedicated educators, their own place, and a clearly structured daily routine. <\/span><\/p>\n

In the core group, children experience important daily rituals such as the morning circle, shared meals, birthday celebrations, and the closing circle. These recurring elements provide orientation, security, and strengthen the sense of community. <\/span><\/p>\n

During free play times, children additionally have the opportunity to use various play and functional areas in other group rooms. This allows them to discover different materials, spaces, and children, and carefully expand their range of experiences. This concept promotes independence, social learning beyond their own group, and confidence in dealing with new situations. <\/span><\/p>\n

Newly enrolled children are gently introduced. They are allowed to explore the kindergarten at their own pace and are closely accompanied by the educational staff\u2014always in trusting communication with the parents. <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Children from Two Years of Age\u2014Our Under-3 Care<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Children under three years of age have special needs. At the DISR kindergarten, we offer them a caring, manageable, and safe environment that emphasizes stability, closeness, and clear rituals. <\/span><\/p>\n

Consistent caregivers, recurring routines, and a calm, stimulating play environment provide the youngest children with orientation and trust. The focus is on free play, movement, time for exploration, and sufficient space for rest and retreat. <\/span><\/p>\n

Children remain in their group until they enter school. This creates stable relationships between children, parents, and educators. Older children naturally assume role model functions and support the younger ones in daily life. We work in age-differentiated ways, for example in movement activities, music-making, or small group activities. <\/span><\/p>\n

We support language development in a targeted and everyday manner\u2014through personal interaction, singing together, reading aloud, rhymes, and finger plays. We also support toilet training sensitively and in close coordination with parents, always oriented to the individual developmental stage of the child. <\/span><\/p>\n

A fixed part of the day is also outdoor time. On the playground, children can climb, slide, dig, and thus strengthen their motor skills. <\/span><\/p>\n



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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Preschool Program "Wobbly Teeth"<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Preparation for school begins in kindergarten and is deepened in the final year before enrollment through a structured preschool program. Our preschool children, the so-called “Wobbly Teeth,” meet regularly in small groups and are specifically prepared for the transition to school. <\/span><\/p>\n

The focus includes concentration and perseverance, handling materials, initial work techniques, as well as discussion rules, willingness to learn, and independence. At the same time, we promote social skills such as consideration, respectful interaction, and sense of responsibility. <\/span><\/p>\n

Initial experiences with numbers, quantities, language, and writing are conveyed playfully and without performance pressure. We use proven programs such as the W\u00fcrzburg training program “Hearing, Listening, Learning” for phonological awareness or “I Discover Numbers” for early mathematical development. Additionally, we use the social curriculum “Faustlos” to strengthen empathy, impulse control, and constructive conflict resolution. <\/span><\/p>\n

All activities are designed to be child-appropriate and work with stories, games, movement, and creative materials. Learning should bring joy, spark curiosity, and empower children\u2014without any pressure. <\/span>
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Language Support and Multilingualism<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The German International School Riyadh is a place where many languages, cultures, and life paths come together. The common everyday language in kindergarten is German. Children who do not speak German as their family language are gently, individually, and age-appropriately introduced to the German language. <\/p>\n

Language support takes place naturally in our daily routine: in playing together, in conversation, when singing songs, through rhymes, picture books, and storytelling circles. Language is experienced, heard, tried out, and linked with positive experiences. Additionally, we offer targeted support for children with additional language development needs. <\/p>\n

German as a Foreign Language (DaF) begins in kindergarten. In small groups or one-on-one situations, specially trained specialists support children individually according to their developmental stage. The goal is to give children confidence in the German language, continuously expand their vocabulary, and enable them to make a smooth transition to primary school and actively participate in German-language instruction. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Multilingualism as a Strength<\/b><\/p>\n

We understand multilingualism as a valuable resource. Children bring their languages, experiences, and cultural backgrounds into kindergarten life. This diversity is appreciated and consciously integrated\u2014for example through celebrations, stories, songs, or customs from different countries. <\/p>\n

In this way, children experience language not only as learning content but as a connecting element. They develop openness, respect, and joy in diversity\u2014important skills for life in an international world. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Language Support and Multilingualism<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The German International School Riyadh is a place where many languages, cultures, and life paths come together. The common everyday language in kindergarten is German. Children who do not speak German as their family language are gently, individually, and age-appropriately introduced to the German language. <\/p>\n

Language support takes place naturally in our daily routine: in playing together, in conversation, when singing songs, through rhymes, picture books, and storytelling circles. Language is experienced, heard, tried out, and linked with positive experiences. Additionally, we offer targeted support for children with additional language development needs. <\/p>\n

German as a Foreign Language (DaF) begins in kindergarten. In small groups or one-on-one situations, specially trained specialists support children individually according to their developmental stage. The goal is to give children confidence in the German language, continuously expand their vocabulary, and enable them to make a smooth transition to primary school and actively participate in German-language instruction. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Multilingualism as a Strength<\/b><\/p>\n

We understand multilingualism as a valuable resource. Children bring their languages, experiences, and cultural backgrounds into kindergarten life. This diversity is appreciated and consciously integrated\u2014for example through celebrations, stories, songs, or customs from different countries. <\/p>\n

In this way, children experience language not only as learning content but as a connecting element. They develop openness, respect, and joy in diversity\u2014important skills for life in an international world. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4261","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/disr.edu.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4261","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/disr.edu.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/disr.edu.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/disr.edu.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/disr.edu.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4261"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/disr.edu.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4261\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4267,"href":"https:\/\/disr.edu.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4261\/revisions\/4267"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/disr.edu.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4261"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}