Russian school #1 in Amsterdam

Preschool education

Preschool education classes play an important role in the development of children. The main activities include expanding vocabulary and strengthening grammar skills, which is especially important for bilingual children. To develop fine motor skills, children engage in modeling, drawing and other handicrafts. Creativity is developed through games and music lessons. Rhythmics, including dancing and moving to music, helps improve coordination and a sense of rhythm. These varied activities contribute to the comprehensive development of children, preparing them for school life and forming the necessary skills for successful learning and communication in the future.

Speach development

In communication development lessons, students improve their verbal and written communication skills. Exercises on correct pronunciation and intonation help improve diction. Students engage in creative writing, composing stories and short descriptions, which helps develop creative thinking and the ability to express thoughts clearly. Discussing various topics in groups helps improve argumentation and dialogue skills. An important part of the lessons are games and exercises to expand vocabulary and master grammatical structures. Work is also being done on retelling texts, which helps strengthen skills in structuring and analyzing information.

Reading

In reading lessons, children develop the skills of literate and conscious perception of text. The main activities include reading aloud, which helps improve diction and self-confidence. Analysis of literary works helps develop critical thinking and the ability to interpret the plot, characters and style of the author. Students discuss the texts they have read, participating in discussions and sharing their opinions and impressions. Another important part of the lessons is working on understanding the text: completing exercises and tasks to identify the main idea, details and subtext.

Writting

In writing lessons, children learn the capital letters of the Russian alphabet. Classes include calligraphy exercises, where they learn to write letters and words neatly and beautifully. Another important part of the lessons is writing compositions, stories, and essays, which helps develop creative thinking and the ability to express thoughts on paper. They analyze texts, analyzing the structure and style. Dictations and spelling exercises help consolidate literacy, as well as develop linguistic competence and confidence in using written speech.

World around us

In the nature discovery classes, children study various aspects of living nature: different types of plants, animals and mushrooms, including rare species listed in the Red Book. At a later stage of education, the program includes observation of weather phenomena and the study of other aspects of inanimate nature: the sun, moon, stars, mountains and volcanoes, as well as all types of different variations of water on Earth: oceans, seas, rivers and swamps. Specially designed practical tasks contribute to the development of cognitive skills and the formation of ecological thinking in children.

Russian language

In Russian language lessons, children study using textbooks developed specifically for bilingual children. The text part and tasks are aimed at learning and repeating spelling and morphological rules, working with words and sentences, their structure and meaning. Grammar rules not only introduce new concepts, systematize the material, but also offer strategies for memorization and active application in practical work. Exercises are aimed at analyzing and reinforcing new grammar rules and reinforcing the material covered.

Russian literature

In Russian literature lessons, based on classical works and modern literature, we develop the ability to understand the uniqueness of a work of art. Within the framework of analyzing one work, we discover and compare the creative style of the writer. We develop discursive abilities in children. We also learn to verbally express our complex inner world and its emotional content.

History of culture

History is the roots and experience of humanity. During lessons, children go on exciting journeys. We talk about our ancestors and their deeds, about how everyday activities and historical events shaped culture. Children learn about folk art, crafts and traditions, the peculiarities of folklore, clothing and language, how cities were founded and what makes them remarkable. Teaching takes place through presentations, illustrated books and other visual materials, as well as in a playful way. During lessons, an idea of cultural traditions, communication practice, analytical skills and an understanding of how historical trends have influenced today's life are formed.

Drama

In drama lessons, children master the technique of stage speech, learn acting, improvisation, interaction and liberation, i.e. public speaking. Drama provides an opportunity to get acquainted with world culture, and living a role reveals the details of the multinational world. The final chord of the lessons is a school play.

Our classes