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Bilingualism in bilingual daycares : a daily routine filled with learning opportunities
Giving our children the opportunity to grow up in a bilingual environment is an invaluable asset.
Bilingual English-French daycares, such as those run by KidsCare, offer opportunities for children from a very young age.
This article explores how bilingualism is integrated into the daily lives of children at a KidsCare bilingual daycare centre, regardless of their mother tongue.
An immersive and consistent bilingual linguistic environment
At KidsCare, language immersion is at the heart of our educational concept.
From the moment they arrive, children are exposed to both languages, creating a naturally bilingual environment. Each educator speaks only one of the two languages, either English or French. This helps children learn which words correspond to which language.
Bilingualism is integrated into all our daily activities, including games, songs, stories and mealtimes. For preschool groups, we offer more advanced activities on topics such as numbers, the alphabet, sounds and animals.
All these interactions provide opportunities to enrich language learning in a fun and engaging way.
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The importance of social interactions
Social interactions are essential for learning both languages.
At KidsCare, children have many opportunities to interact with their peers in both languages. Group games, discussions and various activities encourage children to express themselves in French and English.
These moments of socialisation reinforce children's confidence in their ability to communicate and promote the development of versatile language skills.
Take advantage of your child's ability to absorb information
The early years of a child's life are crucial for language learning. Before the age of 6, children have an exceptional capacity for language absorption. They can learn and master several languages with astonishing ease.
At KidsCare, we take full advantage of this period by integrating English-French bilingualism into all our daily activities. By exposing children to an environment rich in linguistic stimuli from an early age, we lay the foundations for fluid and natural language learning.
This remarkable ability to absorb language allows children to develop a deep understanding of languages. They also express themselves with intonation similar to that of native speakers.
A unique educational concept
Our educational concept is based on a fun and interactive method that respects each child's pace.
At KidsCare, the educational team uses a variety of activities to stimulate enjoyable and natural language learning.
This method allows each child to flourish and develop their language skills without pressure.
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Bilingual English-French daycare centre : who is it for?
The bilingualism offered in our daycares meets the needs of certain families who only speak English. Our educational concept also meets the needs of families who want their children to learn one of these two languages.
There are obviously differences between children depending on the languages spoken at home and their own personalities. There is no problem with placing a child in a bilingual daycare, even if a third language is spoken with the parents.
Long-term benefits
Integrating bilingualism from childhood offers long-term benefits.
Children who grow up in a bilingual environment develop advanced language skills. They also develop superior cognitive abilities, such as mental flexibility, problem solving and creativity.
They also acquire greater cultural sensitivity, preparing them to navigate a multicultural world with ease.
"We are preparing children for a future where proficiency in multiple languages is a significant asset. Learning a new language at an early age not only promotes the acquisition of other languages in the future, but also stimulates overall development. Bilingualism in daycare is a powerful educational strategy for young children."
Isabell Repond, Operations Manager for bilingual daycares in the cantons of Fribourg and Bern
Bilingual daycares near you
Our network of KidsCare bilingual French-English daycares covers the whole of Switzerland. In French-speaking Switzerland, we have centres in Morges in the canton of Vaud and in Bulle in the canton of Fribourg.
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Bilingualism in daycares provides an enriching and stimulating educational experience for children, regardless of their linguistic background.
Thanks to an immersive environment and an adapted teaching approach, children develop solid and versatile language skills.
KidsCare bilingual daycares demonstrate that every child can benefit from the immense advantages of bilingualism from an early age.
Choosing a KidsCare bilingual daycare, whether in Morges, Bulle or elsewhere in French-speaking Switzerland, means offering your child a window on the world. At KidsCare, we believe that every child deserves the best possible education. Our commitment to bilingualism is an essential part of this mission.
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