Early Years
We Start with Kindness - and Grow with Curiosity.
Welcome to the Early Years at the Canadian School of Milan — a warm, nurturing environment where children aged 2 to 5 begin their learning journey through play, exploration, and creativity. Rooted in international best practices and inspired by the natural curiosity of young learners, our Early Years programme lays the foundation for confident, kind, and curious children to thrive. Located in the heart of Milan, our Early Years spaces are designed to feel like a second home — safe, joyful, and filled with opportunities to grow..
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Early Years Overview
Communication and Language: Children build confidence in communication by developing their listening skills, understanding, and early speaking abilities
Early Literacy and Numeracy: Early literacy and numeracy are gently introduced through engaging activities that spark curiosity in reading, writing, numbers, shapes, and spatial awareness.
Social, Personal & Emotional Development: Social and emotional growth is a key focus as children learn to build friendships, develop self-confidence, and begin to understand their own feelings and those of others.
Arts & Design: Imagination and creativity are encouraged by exploring different media and materials and beginning to express themselves in unique ways
Physical development is supported through activities that improve coordination, movement, and self-care habits.
Understanding the World: Children also begin to make sense of the wider world by exploring people, communities, nature, and simple technology in ways that feel relevant and exciting
Specialist Lessons: To enrich their experience further, children take part in specialist-led sessions in PE, swimming, music, and library time,
Outdoor play in the Early Years offers rich opportunities in our large play area, for climbing, imaginative play, exploring nature, and developing early literacy, numeracy, and physical skills—all in a joyful, hands-on environment
