Early Learning Center and Language Immersion
At Avenues, we recognize the immense potential of our youngest learners.
From 12-months-old to grade 5, students learn English and Spanish or Mandarin simultaneously, harnessing their natural language abilities. In a nurturing environment with an interdisciplinary, inquiry-based curriculum, they build the foundation for lifelong learning and achievement.
Request informationFrom 12-months-old to grade 5, students learn English and Spanish or Mandarin simultaneously, harnessing their natural language abilities. In a nurturing environment with an interdisciplinary, inquiry-based curriculum, they build the foundation for lifelong learning and achievement.
EXPERIENCE AVENUES
Get to know us better at an event
Join us in-person or online for an event, where you can explore our innovative curriculum, meet our leaders, and discover the transformative learning journey your child will experience at Avenues New York .
14
Oct
Virtual
Introduction to Avenues and Roundtable with the Head of School
15
Oct
In-Person
The Immersion Years: Early Learning Center through Lower Division
17
Oct
In-Person
Open House: Explore Upper Division
17
Oct
In-Person
Family Storytime at Avenues
20
Oct
In-Person
LGBTQ+ Parent Reception
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21
Oct
In-Person
World-Centered Education: Upper Division
27
Oct
In-Person
Black Parent Reception
28
Oct
In-Person
The Immersion Years: Early Learning Center through Lower Division
05
Nov
In-Person
The Immersion Years: Early Learning Center through Lower Division
07
Nov
In-Person
Family Storytime at Avenues
10
Nov
Virtual
Introduction to Avenues and Roundtable with the Head of School
Our curriculum highlights
At Avenues, joy and rigor are part of the same learning experience. Through play, inquiry and purposeful exploration, children build strong foundations in language, literacy, mathematics and global understanding while learning to ask questions, make connections and take on new challenges with confidence. That journey begins in Small World, our program for 1- and 2-year-olds, where children discover the joy of learning and the benefits of bilingual immersion from the very start.
By the end of kindergarten, students leave the Early Learning Center with strong academic foundations, growing independence and the ability to learn, think and communicate across two languages.
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LANGUAGE IMMERSION
Reading and writing, in two languages
Through daily reading and writing workshops, children grow from recognizing letters and sounds to reading with confidence and writing stories, poems, and how-to books. Along the way, they develop literacy in English and either Spanish or Mandarin, including character recognition and stroke order in Mandarin. In addition, weekly library sessions in their target language, bring their reading and listening skills to life.
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Mathematical foundations
Real mathematical thinking
Children develop a deep understanding of numbers by counting, comparing, adding, subtracting, measuring, recognizing patterns, and exploring shapes. They learn to solve problems, explain their thinking, and see mathematics as a way to make sense of the world.
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Interdisciplinary studies
The world, up close
Through Science and World Course, our interdisciplinary global studies program, children explore big ideas like identity, community, and belonging while investigating topics through science, social studies, literacy, and the arts. Whether they’re studying birds and seeds, the history of inventions, or how New York has changed over time, learning is connected, meaningful, and rooted in curiosity.
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Arts and creative expression
Art, music, and movement
The arts are woven throughout the curriculum. Kindergartners study artists like Alexander Calder and visit the Whitney Museum to experience his work firsthand, explore the choreography of Alvin Ailey, and create music by singing, playing, listening, and composing—all in English and their target language.
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LEARNING THROUGH PLAY
Fostering key skills through purposeful play
Based on their deep expertise in early childhood, our faculty utilize play as a powerful tool for fostering foundational skills and sparking a love of learning in students. That’s why every day, students play purposefully at Avenues.
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SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Cultivating self-regulation and independence
After guiding students gently through healthy separation from caregivers, we focus on building essential self-regulation skills. As they grow, we foster foundational the skills of global citizenship: empathy, adaptability, and collaboration.
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INQUIRY-BASED, HANDS-ON EXPLORATION
Sparking creativity and promoting a sense of wonder
We provide a range of enriching hands-on activities designed to promote creativity, discovery, and growth. From cooking to gardening, music to crafts, each takes place in its own thoughtfully-designed tactile learning environment.
Your child’s Avenues journey starts here
Get in touch today to find out more about Avenues, learn how to apply, and receive personalized support from our admissions team.
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