Our Toddler Group at Deutsche Schule Durban warmly welcomes children aged 18 to 36 months into a vibrant and stimulating environment. Here, your little ones are guided by our engaged and passionate staff, dedicated to fostering early development through interactive and joyful experiences, laying the first stepping stones on their educational journey.
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Playful Learning, Powerful Development
We believe that learning at this tender age should be an adventure. Our approach centres on interactive and fun methods, with a strong emphasis on diverse sensory activities specifically designed to develop crucial gross and fine motor skills, enhance language and cognitive abilities, and nurture social and emotional growth, all through the natural magic of play.
Sensory play is more than just fun; it's a vital, hands-on way for toddlers to explore and understand the world around them. These experiences allow their brains to forge important connections, building a strong foundation for future learning and discovery within our supportive, bilingual community.
Embracing a World of Sensation
Our sensory activities are designed to be delightfully messy, thoroughly engaging, and wonderfully fun! Imagine your child exploring textures and creativity with play dough, discovering the earthiness of mud, the unique feel of cooked spaghetti, or the simple joy of sand and water play.
A unique aspect of our Toddler Group is the gentle immersion in a German-speaking environment. This approach allows children to playfully and naturally absorb the German language, developing an early appreciation for bilingualism and cultural diversity as part of their everyday interactions and play.
Our Toddler and Kindergarten children can explore a variety of optional extra-murals like Busyballers, Kiddinastics, Build em Bricks, Pottery, and Ballet. These after-school activities are run by independent instructors and are not covered by school fees. Additionally, Grade R learners can begin introductory Piano, Recorder, Flute, Saxophone, and Kids Coding lessons, building early music and tech skills.
The experiences in our Toddler Group do more than just fill a day; they lay a critical foundation for a lifetime of learning and positive global citizenship, reflecting the core ethos of Deutsche Schule Durban since 1971. By nurturing curiosity, developing essential motor and cognitive skills, and fostering early social understanding within a bilingual framework, we prepare your child for a seamless transition into our Kindergarten and beyond.
Our holistic approach ensures that even our youngest learners begin to build the confidence, cultural understanding, and adaptability needed to thrive in an interconnected world. We are dedicated to equipping them not just for academic success, but to make a positive impact, grounded in the rich blend of South African and German educational traditions.
Our vision is to provide a holistic education of a high standard in both German and English for all children of our society, in a Christian context, regardless of background, culture and religion, which will prepare them for a globalised world.
