In a constantly evolving world, where social and emotional skills are just as crucial as academic knowledge, developing emotional intelligence in children is a powerful lever for their well-being and future success. What is Emotional Intelligence? Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to recognize, understand, and manage one’s own emotions, as well as to interact

In a world where children are constantly exposed to external stimuli, meditation and mindfulness offer a valuable approach to improving their well-being and concentration. More and more schools are incorporating these practices into their educational programs, and the results are promising. What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is the practice of intentionally focusing on the present moment

Today’s world is more interconnected than ever, and preparing your child to succeed in this globalized environment is a priority for many parents. At Maple Bear Casablanca, our educational program is specifically designed to develop the skills necessary for success on the international stage. An International Academic Program Maple Bear Casablanca offers an academic program

In an increasingly connected world, mastering multiple languages is becoming an essential skill. At Maple Bear Casablanca, we emphasize trilingual education, integrating English, French, and Arabic. This approach not only enables children to communicate in different languages but also helps them better understand and appreciate the cultural diversity around them. The Cognitive Benefits of Trilingual

At Maple Bear, our teachers often get asked by worried parents: “How will you cover all the content knowledge that children have missed?” This is a valid question during an uncertain time. We want to reassure our parents that our teachers know how to deal with these learning gaps and that Maple Bear has designed

Many people mistakenly believe that literacy development in pre-school children is only about teaching them to read through formal instruction. In reality, early literacy development is a continuous process that begins in the first years of a child’s life. It is a complex task because oral language, reading, and writing skills are intimately linked and

PLAYING IS LEARNING Posted in Education on Wednesday, November 6th, 2019 All Maple Bear Early Childhood programs emphasize play and play-based learning as critical components of the curriculum. Whether the children are learning language or developing literacy, exploring numeracy or discovering the natural world, play-based activities and experiences really enhance a wide-range of skills. WHAT IS PLAY-BASED

Empathy reminds us that we are all human and that we share universal experiences and feelings. There’s an excellent opportunity in these challenging days of the COVID-19 crisis to reinforce these and many other lessons about empathy which Maple Bear students learn year round as part of our Canadian curriculum. At Maple Bear, we believe

TRAINING OUR TEACHERS TO TEACH SKILLS FOR LIFE As schools are slowly opening up in various stages around the world, returning to school can  be an exciting time for students and teachers alike. The opportunity to get back to in-person learning and seeing teachers and friends, has been anticipated for a long time.   However, it can also be a time of concern and stress.   At our

Canada’s education system consistently ranks among the best in the world as evaluated by a study called PISA – the Programme for International Student Assessment. The features that make the Canadian education system so great are also the building blocks used to create the high-quality Maple Bear curriculum that we deliver to our students around the world.