From building block towers taller than skyscrapers to lively storytelling and creating vibrant art, every day is an epic quest for knowledge and fun for Shanghai American School’s pre-kindergarteners. Children are not just taught; they are inspired to be curious, compassionate and courageous explorers of the world. But don’t just take our word for it. Parents of some of our Pre-Ks shared with us their experience of the SAS pre-kindergarten program.
从搭建比摩天大楼还高的积木塔到解开字母丛林的奥秘，对于上海美国学校的幼儿园学生们来说，每天都是非比寻常的知识和乐趣探索之旅。孩子们不仅能够接受教育，还能够在老师们的鼓励下培养好奇心和同情心，成为勇敢的冒险家。但我们说了不算，还是一起来看看我们幼儿园的学生家长们分享的他们对SAS幼儿园课程的一些心得体会吧。
Ms. Sabrina Ye has two children at SAS. Her Grade 6 daughter Elaine joined the school in Grade 1. Her parents saw how SAS helped her come out of her shell – blossoming from shy and unwilling into confident and kind-hearted. They wanted the same for her younger brother, Bryant (currently in Pre-K), and decided to enroll him earlier. Ms. Ye says from the time he enrolled in Pre-K until now, she has seen Bryant grow academically, socially and emotionally.
Sabrina Ye女士的两个孩子都在SAS上学。她六年级的女儿Elaine是从一年级开始在学校读书的。Elaine的父母见证了SAS是如何帮助她变得开朗起来的——从害羞扭扭捏捏变得自信善良。她父母希望她弟弟Bryant（目前正在上幼儿园）也能这样，于是决定提早让他入学。Ye女士表示，自从Bryant上幼儿园以来，她看到了Bryant在学习、社交、情感方面的成长。
“SAS’s pre-kindergarten program teaches young children to explore, perceive and observe nature, and stimulate children’s own desire for knowledge. SAS develops the habit of early reading, as well as children’s sports, music and artistic abilities. SAS also helps children to develop good study and lifestyle habits.”
“SAS的幼儿园老师们教孩子们探索、感知、观察自然，激发孩子们对知识的渴望。学校会培养孩子们早期阅读的习惯以及他们的体育、音乐和艺术能力，同时帮助孩子们养成良好的学习和生活习惯。”
Ms. Sabrina Ye and family.
For Ms. Rachel Zhao, SAS’s Reggio Emilia approach in the pre-kindergarten program is outstanding. She says her two children have developed crucial life skills since joining SAS.
对于Rachel Zhao女士来说，SAS在幼儿园采用的瑞吉欧·艾米里亚教学方法非常好。她表示，她的两个孩子自从在SAS就读以来掌握了非常重要的生活技能。
“Our children benefitted tremendously by attending Pre-K at SAS by becoming more independent, confident and social. They have also become more curious and creative thinkers, while also learning teamwork. They love the amazing teachers and facilities, and feel loved and cared for.”
“自从开始在SAS上幼儿园后，我们的两个孩子受益匪浅，他们变得更加独立、自信、善于社交。他们还变得更加有好奇心，更具创意思维，同时学会了团队合作。他们喜欢这里出色的老师和设施，在这里感受到了关爱。”
Ms. Rachel Zhao and family.
Ms. Jacqueline Ding has two children at SAS. Her older son, Brooklyn, spent his early years in the United States. When the family came to China, Brooklyn’s brother Julian was just two years old. He is now in Pre-K 4. Ms. Ding says she enrolled Julian in SAS’s pre-kindergarten program because she wanted him to have a pure American education like his brother. One of the benefits so far has been the development of Julian’s social emotional skills, she says.
Jacqueline Ding女士有两个孩子在SAS读书。她的大儿子Brooklyn一开始是在美国上学的。她们一家来中国时，Brooklyn的弟弟Julian才两岁。Julian目前正在读中班。Ding女士表示，她之所以让Julian来SAS上幼儿园，是因为她想让他跟自己的哥哥一样接受纯正的美式教育。目前在她看来，这样做的一大好处就是Julian的社交情感技能得到了很好的发展。
“The Pre-K teachers teach the kids the correct way to deal with all kinds of situations they could encounter in daily social interactions. When Julian first started school, he didn’t know how to deal with conflicts with classmates. His homeroom teacher, Mr. Andrew Bissonnette, taught him how to distinguish between big and small problems, and how to solve them.”
“幼儿园的老师们教孩子们如何以正确的方式处理他们在日常社交中可能遇到的各种情况。Julian刚来上学时，他不知道如何处理与同学之间的冲突。他的班主任老师Andrew Bissonnette先生教会了他如何区分大问题和小问题以及如何解决这些问题。”
Ms. Jacqueline Ding and family.
Ms. Yolanda Qian’s daughter, Jennifer, spent both Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 at SAS where she has learnt compassion and empathy. She started Pre-K 3 as an introverted child, but is now helping her classmates, whether it be opening their snack boxes or organizing toys. Ms. Qian says the family also appreciates the strong home and school connection that SAS encourages.
Yolanda Qian女士的女儿Jennifer在SAS读了小班和中班，在这里她培养了同情心和同理心。刚上小班时，她很内向，现在则会主动帮助同班同学，不论是帮助他们打开零食盒，还是整理玩具。Qian女士表示，她们一家还非常认同SAS鼓励建立强劲家校联系纽带的观点。
“SAS encourages parents to get deeply involved in our children’s learning experiences and to engage with the staff. This way we are able to learn all the details of our daughter’s school life, from her lunch menu to her reading buddy. We discuss these kinds of topics at the dinner table, which helps keeps our family closely connected.”
“SAS鼓励家长深入参与到孩子们的学习中来，与教职员工积极交流。这让我们能够掌握女儿在校生活的点点滴滴，从午餐吃什么到喜欢跟谁一起看书。我们晚饭时会谈论这些话题，这增进了我们家庭成员之间的感情。”
Ms. Yolanda Qian and family.
Ms. Daisy Shao says she and her husband learned more about SAS when they were college students in the U.S. and were friends with SAS alumni. After getting married, they knew they wanted to send their future children to SAS. When they decided to settle down in Shanghai and had their children, they visited many international schools, but SAS came out as the clear winner.
Daisy Shao女士说，她和丈夫在美国上大学时从曾在SAS就读的朋友口中了解到了关于SAS的很多信息。她们两人结婚后决定将来有了孩子后就让孩子前往SAS就读。当他们决定在上海定居并要小孩的时候，他们参观了很多国际学校，SAS在各方面的优势都非常明显。
“In the Pre-K stage, SAS provides a caring and respectful environment for kids, which makes it easier to help them develop independence and confidence. As a sibling, Michelle (now in kindergarten) witnessed her sister growing up as an SAS student since Pre-K, so she has been influenced by the Eagle spirit since she was a baby. She was a shy and quiet girl, but became perseverant, brave, and confident after enrolling in Pre-K at SAS.”
“在幼儿园阶段，SAS为孩子们提供了一个充满关爱和尊重的环境，这有助于他们变得独立和自信。Michelle（现在读大班）看到了她姐姐在SAS上幼儿园以来的成长，所以她从小就受到了SAS精神的影响。Michelle最初是一个害羞安静的小女孩，在SAS上幼儿园后变得坚韧、勇敢、自信。”
Ms. Daisy Shao and family.
Ms. Wantang Wang says her family appreciates the access to diverse facilities at SAS and the strong sense of community. She witnessed tremendous growth in her daughter, Brenda, who started at SAS in Pre-K 3 and developed a passion for lifelong learning.
Wantang Wang女士一家对SAS的各种设施以及紧密的社区氛围感到非常满意。她见证了自己女儿Brenda了不起的成长，Brenda是从小班开始在SAS就读的，培养了自己对终身学习的热情。
“Witnessing older students' passion for learning motivates my daughter and offers a glimpse into her future school life, which I can tell she is quite looking forward to. The welcoming atmosphere and friendly teachers create a supportive environment for both children and families. Whether volunteering at school events or enjoying lunch in the cafeteria, I feel like a valued member of the SAS community.”
“高年级学生们对学习的热情让我女儿深受鼓舞，让她看到了自己未来校园生活的模样，我看得出她对此非常向往。SAS热情的氛围和友好的老师为学生及学生家庭创造了一个支持性的环境。不论是在学校活动中担任志愿者，还是在学校食堂享用午餐，我都感觉自己是SAS社区中的重要一员。”
Ms. Wantang Wang and family.
So, if you’re pondering the next – or first – step in your child’s learning journey, join in the adventure. Scan the QR code below to experience first-hand what school life will be like for your pre-kindergarten child at SAS.
如果您正在为孩子考虑他们学习旅程的下一步或第一步应该怎么走的话，不妨加入我们。扫描下方二维码，亲身体验SAS幼儿园学生的校园生活。
