{"id":14,"date":"2026-10-14T01:03:49","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T01:03:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.olsmaadi-eg.com\/?page_id=14"},"modified":"2026-10-30T22:24:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T19:24:20","slug":"kindergarten","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/olsmaadi-eg.com\/?page_id=14","title":{"rendered":"Kindergarten"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column]<section class=\"stage-hero stage-hero-with-photo\"><div class=\"wrap\"><nav class=\"breadcrumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/olsmaadi-eg.com\/\">Home<\/a><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/olsmaadi-eg.com\/#journey\">Learning stages<\/a><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span><span aria-current=\"page\">Kindergarten<\/span><\/nav><div class=\"stage-hero-grid\"><div class=\"stage-hero-copy\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">KG1 &amp; KG2 \u00b7 NATIONAL EDUCATION<\/span><h1>Kindergarten<\/h1><div class=\"stage-tagline\">Small discoveries. A confident beginning.<\/div><p>The first school years are a time to ask questions, make friends and discover the pleasure of learning. Across KG1 and KG2, confidence and curiosity grow together.<\/p><\/div><figure class=\"stage-hero-photo\"><div class=\"stage-photo-frame\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/olsmaadi-eg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ols-refresh-20261030-131-kg-construction-play.jpg\" alt=\"Kindergarten children exploring magnetic construction toys together\" width=\"1448\" height=\"1086\" fetchpriority=\"high\"><\/div><figcaption><span class=\"stage-photo-index\" aria-hidden=\"true\">01<\/span><span>Discovering through play<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<nav class=\"stage-nav\" aria-label=\"On this page\"><div class=\"wrap\"><a href=\"#overview\">Overview<\/a><a href=\"#focus\">Learning focus<\/a><a href=\"#moments\">School life<\/a><a href=\"#families\">Supporting your child<\/a><a href=\"#next-step\">Next steps<\/a><\/div><\/nav>\n<section class=\"section\" id=\"overview\"><div class=\"wrap stage-overview\"><div><span class=\"eyebrow\">UNDERSTANDING THE STAGE<\/span><h2>A beginning built around discovery.<\/h2><\/div><div><p>Stories, conversation, movement and play give young children ways to explore their world. Sorting familiar objects, noticing patterns and experimenting with sounds introduce early ideas in language and number.<\/p><p>School readiness also includes sharing, taking turns and becoming comfortable with routines. Small steps towards independence matter: expressing a need, looking after belongings and having another try when something is difficult.<\/p><p class=\"stage-context\">Kindergarten is the two-year stage before Primary. Contact OLS for current entry requirements, availability and details of the school day.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section stage-focus\" id=\"focus\"><div class=\"wrap\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">SKILLS THAT GROW TOGETHER<\/span><h2>Learning focus.<\/h2><div class=\"focus-cards\"><article class=\"focus-card\"><span class=\"focus-number\">01 \/ LEARNING FOCUS<\/span><h3>Language &amp; expression<\/h3><p>Listening to stories, joining conversations and finding words to describe ideas and feelings.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"focus-card\"><span class=\"focus-number\">02 \/ LEARNING FOCUS<\/span><h3>Numbers &amp; discovery<\/h3><p>Exploring counting, shapes, patterns and simple questions through familiar experiences.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"focus-card\"><span class=\"focus-number\">03 \/ LEARNING FOCUS<\/span><h3>Creativity &amp; movement<\/h3><p>Drawing, making and imaginative play, alongside opportunities to develop coordination.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"focus-card\"><span class=\"focus-number\">04 \/ LEARNING FOCUS<\/span><h3>Confidence &amp; friendship<\/h3><p>Practising routines, sharing resources and becoming more comfortable learning with others.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section stage-gallery\" id=\"moments\" data-gallery><div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"section-head\"><div><span class=\"eyebrow\">FROM THE OLS COMMUNITY<\/span><h2>Friendship starts here.<\/h2><\/div><p>A glimpse of the friendships, classroom moments and discoveries that make up life at OLS.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"gallery-grid\"><figure class=\"gallery-card\"><button type=\"button\" data-lightbox data-caption=\"Building together\" aria-label=\"Enlarge: Building together\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/olsmaadi-eg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ols-refresh-20261030-128-kg-building-together.jpg\" alt=\"Kindergarten children building with colourful construction toys\" width=\"1448\" height=\"1086\" loading=\"lazy\"><span class=\"zoom\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span><\/button><figcaption><h3>Building together<\/h3><\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"gallery-card\"><button type=\"button\" data-lightbox data-caption=\"Digital discovery\" aria-label=\"Enlarge: Digital discovery\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/olsmaadi-eg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ols-refresh-20261030-136-kg-digital-learning.jpg\" alt=\"Kindergarten children using computers and headphones at OLS\" width=\"1448\" height=\"1086\" loading=\"lazy\"><span class=\"zoom\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span><\/button><figcaption><h3>Digital discovery<\/h3><\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"gallery-card\"><button type=\"button\" data-lightbox data-caption=\"Learning as a group\" aria-label=\"Enlarge: Learning as a group\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/olsmaadi-eg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ols-refresh-20261030-133-kg-circle-time.jpg\" alt=\"Kindergarten children sitting together for a classroom group activity\" width=\"1448\" height=\"1086\" loading=\"lazy\"><span class=\"zoom\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span><\/button><figcaption><h3>Learning as a group<\/h3><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><dialog class=\"lightbox ols-lightbox\" aria-label=\"OLS school photograph\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/olsmaadi-eg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ols-refresh-20261030-128-kg-building-together.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"lightbox-bottom\"><div><p class=\"lightbox-caption\" aria-live=\"polite\"><\/p><span class=\"lightbox-count\" data-lightbox-count><\/span><\/div><div class=\"lightbox-actions\"><button class=\"circle-button\" data-lightbox-prev aria-label=\"Previous photograph\">\u2190<\/button><button class=\"circle-button\" data-lightbox-next aria-label=\"Next photograph\">\u2192<\/button><button class=\"lightbox-close\">Close \u00d7<\/button><\/div><\/div><\/dialog><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section stage-family-section\" id=\"families\"><div class=\"wrap parent-grid\"><div><span class=\"eyebrow\">SCHOOL &amp; HOME<\/span><h2>Supporting your child.<\/h2><p>Everyday moments at home can make a reassuring connection with school.<\/p><\/div><ol class=\"parent-list\"><li>Read a short story together and invite your child to describe a favourite part.<\/li><li>Count, sort or compare everyday objects while cooking, shopping or tidying.<\/li><li>Practise a small responsibility, such as packing a school bag together.<\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"stage-next\" id=\"next-step\"><div class=\"wrap stage-next-grid\"><div><h2>Getting ready for Primary.<\/h2><p>The next step builds on growing confidence in speaking, listening, following routines and trying new tasks. Ask our team how to prepare for the transition.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"stage-next-actions\"><a class=\"btn btn-light\" href=\"https:\/\/olsmaadi-eg.com\/#contact\">Ask about Kindergarten <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span><\/a><a class=\"text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/olsmaadi-eg.com\/?page_id=17\">Explore Primary <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"stage-resources\"><div class=\"wrap\"><details><summary>Education references &amp; useful resources<\/summary><p class=\"stage-resource-intro\">General guidance for families, informed by the resources below. The OLS team can confirm the school\u2019s current curriculum arrangements and entry requirements.<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unicef.org\/sites\/default\/files\/2018-12\/UNICEF-Lego-Foundation-Learning-through-Play.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UNICEF \u2014 Learning through play \u2197<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/moe.gov.eg\/media\/ekfp2puv\/strategic_plan_en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Egyptian Ministry of Education \u2014 strategic plan \u2197<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/details><\/div><\/section>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-ols-canvas.php","meta":{"rs_blank_template":"","rs_page_bg_color":"","slide_template_v7":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-14","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","description-off"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/olsmaadi-eg.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/olsmaadi-eg.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/olsmaadi-eg.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/olsmaadi-eg.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/olsmaadi-eg.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=14"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/olsmaadi-eg.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1393,"href":"https:\/\/olsmaadi-eg.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14\/revisions\/1393"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/olsmaadi-eg.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=14"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}