OUR METHOD
UP Circuit as a pedagogical structure
At Up! Kids School , the Circuit® is a structured daily routine comprised of nine educational learning modules . This carefully designed sequence promotes emotional security , improves focus, balances active play with quiet time, and supports holistic development across all key areas of early childhood education.
Each module has a name, a clear educational objective and its own methodology.
Together, they form a meaningful and coherent journey, tailored to each age group and respectful of each child's learning pace and style.
LANGUAGE STIMULATION
We foster a love of reading from a young age through stories, books, family activities, and experiences that stimulate language, creativity, and imagination.
MUSICAL STIMULATION
Through sounds, instruments, and rhythms, we activate hearing and promote key processes such as language, attention, memory, and talent.
PSYCHOMOTRICITY GYMNASIUM
From the earliest stages, we promote motor development, sensory integration, and proprioception, while also enhancing learning, self-esteem, and a positive self-image.
LANGUAGE IMMERSION
All activities are conducted in English so that children can acquire the language naturally as a second language, reaching a native level.
BODY EXPRESSION
We encourage the expression of emotions and ideas, working on body awareness and psycho-emotional well-being through dance, theater, yoga, and play.
TECH LAB
A creative space where children integrate knowledge and solve problems using technology, robotics, math, and science with materials such as LEGO and robotics kits.
PEDAGOGICAL PROJECTS
Daily spaces for creation and interaction around monthly themes, which integrate personal experiences and develop logical-mathematical thinking and literacy skills in English and Spanish.
EXPLORATORIUM
Daily time for individual and group exploration, where children experiment with materials and the teacher guides their thinking through questions and suggestions.
MULTISENSORY STIMULATION
By stimulating the senses, we promote sensory integration, the basis of learning, attention, and motivation. All through experiences that boost neuronal development.
Why choose just one educational method when we can build one that brings together the best of all?
Over the years, the Up! Kids School teaching team has explored, implemented, and analyzed various benchmark methodologies in early childhood education.
Our Circuit® combines the best of different methodologies, providing students with a personalized education that adapts to both their individual needs and the challenges of today's world.
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Montessori: autonomy, prepared environment and respect for individual rhythm.
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Waldorf: art, daily routines, emotional connection and connection with nature.
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Reggio Emilia: the child as the protagonist, the classroom as the third educator, and multiple expressive languages.
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Pikler: free movement, respectful attention and bonding.
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Positive discipline: firmness with kindness and development of social and emotional skills.
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French active education (Freinet, Decroly): project-based learning, experimentation and cooperative work.
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Nordic Schools: free play, contact with nature, and emotional well-being.
We don't imitate, we transform. We have created a model that takes the essence of each approach and adapts it to our reality, our school, and the needs of 21st-century children.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CYCLES
First cycle (0-3 years)
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Foundations of learning: The early years are key to future development. Every gesture and every game prepares children for later achievements like reading and writing.
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Play and exploration: activities that seem like simple games, but that train fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, attention, and autonomy.
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Comprehensive development: experiences that stimulate creativity, language, and confidence in a bilingual (English–Spanish) and multicultural environment.
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Family support: respectful adaptation process, ongoing communication, and practical workshops to support parenting.
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Safe and caring environment: Each child is welcomed with closeness, respect, and personalized attention, so they discover that learning is exciting.
Second cycle (3-6 years)
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Major strides: From ages 3 to 6, children are ready to read, write, think logically, and express their ideas with confidence.
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Learning through play: Reading and writing are taught with a phonetic and holistic approach, while mathematics is introduced through games, shapes, numbers, and everyday situations.
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Activities that promote cooperation, attention, creative thinking, and artistic expression, all in a bilingual and international environment.
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Family involvement: tutoring, ongoing communication, and workshops that help families navigate this learning process.
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Prepared for life: Beyond preparing for primary school, children acquire self-confidence, curiosity, and the necessary tools to face new challenges.
TEACHING PROGRAMS
EMAT®
This early childhood math learning method allows students to learn to analyze and solve problems in real-life contexts, while strengthening logical thinking, critical reasoning, and autonomy. It fosters their curiosity from an early age and provides them with tools to grow with confidence and enjoy the process.
LUDILETRAS®
This program promotes reading and writing skills through manipulative and creative activities, respecting each child's developmental pace and the diversity of the classroom. It uses an experiential and contextualized methodology that fosters a love of reading and writing from the earliest years.
MAGO DIAPASON® METHOD
The Mago Diapasón method brings music to children from six months to seven years old. With over 28 years of experience, this innovative approach fosters active listening, concentration, and social skills. Through music, each child develops their personality in a holistic way, while discovering the joy of learning in a creative and motivating environment.
JOLLY PHONICS®
Through this method, based on a phonetic-synthetic approach, students develop five essential skills: recognizing sounds, learning how to form letters, combining sounds ( blending ), identifying sounds within words, and successfully learning complex words. All this in a fun and natural way, respecting their pace and fostering their motivation for English.
MINDUP® and SEL
Our mindfulness and social-emotional learning programs strengthen attention, concentration, emotional management, interpersonal relationships, and self-esteem. All this through full awareness of breathing, the body, the environment, and everyday situations.
MAGO DIAPASON® METHOD
