From nursery through to preschool, we follow a weekly schedule tailored to the children’s ages and developmental needs. It combines familiar, recurring routines with a variety of changing activities and learning opportunities guided by the Berlin Education Programme. These include sports days, library days and the children’s much-loved backpack or excursion day. Each group plans its excursions individually, often linking them to current projects and topics of interest. Destinations might include a picnic in the park, strawberry picking at a local farm, a trip to the zoo or visits to the local fire station, a dentist or a museum. The preschool schedule also includes structured learning sessions to prepare children for primary school, as well as a regular swimming lesson.
Caroline takes us along for a week in her life as a preschooler at the German School Shanghai Kindergarten. She shares insights into the daily routine, special creative activities and the sports programme, gives us a glimpse of an English lesson and reveals her favourite day of the week.
Our Eurocampuses offer children a wide range of opportunities to play, explore and discover. From age-appropriate group rooms and spacious outdoor play areas to engaging hands-on science activities and a modern swimming pool with a dedicated learner pool, our facilities provide an inspiring environment for early learning and development.
Our daily routine follows a structured weekly schedule tailored to the needs of each age group. Consistent routines help children feel secure and confident throughout the day. After drop-off from 7:45 am, we start each day with breakfast together, followed by morning circle time. The morning programme varies throughout the week and covers different areas of the Berlin Education Programme, including physical activity, language development, free play, library visits and excursions. After lunch at around 11:30 am, children have time to rest or sleep. The afternoon offers plenty of opportunities for free play and self-directed learning. For preschool children, the weekly schedule also includes structured learning sessions. After a nutritious snack, children are collected from 2:50 pm or take the school bus home. Those who stay for the optional, fee-based After-School Club can enjoy a varied programme of activities until 5 pm. Children are also encouraged to actively shape their daily experience at kindergarten through regular children's meetings and larger children's conferences.
