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The CP and CE1 program
Fundamental learnings lead children to read, write and count. As in the cycle of early learning, oral language is very important, but other areas are gaining ground …
French and language in CP and CE1
At this stage, the mastery of the language passes above all by progressive acquisition of reading and writing. Children improve their diction and understanding of the French language. They become able to express themselves on a subject or a past event, and enrich their vocabulary.
Likewise, they continue to learn and recite small texts to maintain their memory. It is above all collective interpretations (through theater, staging, music, etc.) that are favored. In learning to read, children must understand the principle of the alphabet and the coding of words (assembly of letters that form syllables, articulation of sentences, etc.), assimilate the notion of the plural, know how to locate names of the same family, “Play” with prefixes or suffixes … They become capable ofidentify words after having “deciphered” or memorized them. Their understanding of the texts is all the more facilitated. Regarding writing, children gradually become able to write, in upper and lower case, a text of at least five lines, and to spell the simplest words correctly. Dictation and writing, from pre-written texts, are preferred.
Graphic design activities are also used to allow students to develop their dexterity and mastery of the main routes.
Namely: reading and writing must be practiced every day, for a sufficient time, so that the children consolidate their achievements and continue their learning.
Mathematics in CP and CE1
At this stage, mathematics really takes its place in learning. Handling numbers, studying, comparing, measuring shapes, sizes, quantities… so much new knowledge to assimilate. This program allows children to develop their thinking and reasoning skills to start solving math problems. The first concepts of geometry are also approached, just like the handling of the currency and the numerical writing of the numbers. At the end of the cycle, students must know how to apply the techniques of addition, subtraction and multiplication. Also be able to do mental arithmetic using the multiplication tables from 2 to 5, and from 10. They will be led to use the calculator, but only wisely …
Living together and discovering the world
In the classroom and, more generally in the school, the children continue to build their personality and to assimilate the rules of community life. Everyone must make a place for themselves in the group, while respecting others, young and old. Students have to find a balance between what to do, what they can do and what is forbidden to do. The teacher helps them gain self-confidence by encouraging them to participate in a discussion, to speak in class and by giving them responsibilities at their level. Children also learn safety rules (at home, on the road, etc.) and the right reflexes to have in case of danger.
At this stage, children continue to explore the world and the environment around them. Through observation, manipulation and experimentation:
- they deepen their knowledge of the animal and plant world;
- they become aware of possible changes in the state of matter;
- they learn to locate themselves in space and time, also being able to distinguish the recent past from the more distant past;
- they improve their use of the computer.
In the same way, they understand the main characteristics of the functioning of the body (growth, movement, the five senses…).
And are sensitized:
- the rules of hygiene of life (cleanliness, food, sleep, etc.);
- the dangers of the environment (electricity, fire, etc.).
Foreign or regional languages
Children continue to learn a foreign or regional language. They learn the basics of distinguishing a question, an exclamation or an affirmation, and participate in brief exchanges. An exercise that also allows them to acquire greater self-confidence.
Their ears become familiar with new sounds and children become able to reproduce statements in a foreign language. Their ability to listen and memorize is refined by learning songs and short texts. The opportunity also for them to discover another culture.
Artistic and physical education
Through drawing, plastic compositions and the use of images and different materials, children develop their creativity, their mastery of certain effects and their artistic sense. This teaching is for them another means of expression, which also allows them to discover great works and to learn about the world of art. Musical activities are part of the program: singing, listening to musical excerpts, vocal games, instrumental practice, production of rhythms and sounds… So many fun activities that children will have to put into practice, for their greatest pleasure!
Sport is also part of the curriculum in CP and CE1. Physical and sports activities allow children to develop their motor skills and better understand their bodies. Through various exercises of movement, balance, manipulations or projections, they are led to perform. Individual or collective sport, children learn to engage in action, respecting the rules and techniques required.