Early Childhood is a particularly significant period in the development of a child, when it grows to become an emotionally and physically healthy individual. It's admittedly the gateway to the Elementary School and its more formalised educational programs. It benefits children in unique ways, as it provides development of skills, cognitive stimulation and social integration. ACS Athens has invested heavily during the past several years on developing robust and meaningful program for children 3-5 years old, with the latest being the re-design and re-construction of an ideal environment for unstructured play, the new Early Childhood playground.

We have with us today the Principal of the Elementary School, Sophia Moros, who has been the driving force behind the transformation of the Elementary School of the past few years. In September her role changes, which she explains herself in our conversation.

With Sophia Moros, today we discuss:

The Sights and sounds of an Early Childhood classroom

The critical elements for children 3-7 years of age

Identifying the critical skills needed by the students at different grade levels

Transitioning from a state-side public school district to an international school abroad.

Teaching with the potential in mind, not aptitude for a test

The value of Reading - on a graduate level degree

Leading the growing development of the Early Childhood program as it opens the gate to the Elementary School

Innovation, adaptability and agility, - the effects of COVID in the Elementary school

Celebrating the opening of the Early Childhood Playground. Sparking the imagination in the unstructured play time