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Maple Bear Nursery Aljada

Welcome to Maple Bear Nursery Aljada. Our custom-built early learning center is conveniently located in Sharjah's newest family neighborhood. We offer a preschool program from 3 months up to 4 years (Junior Kindergarten KG1).

Maple Bear nursery promises small class sizes for individualized learning that happens in spacious classrooms with generous natural sunshine. A unique shaded outdoor play area features a bike track, sand pit, vegetable garden, along with water play days! Frequent outdoor exploration in the abundant green spaces in the Aljada community keeps kids connected with nature while learning to collaborate, experiment, and express themselves in 3 languages. Visit us to meet our teachers who instruct with unique Canadian bilingual immersion methodology in English, Arabic and French, in small class sizes, for individualized care.

Our Advantage

Planting, nurturing, and caring for plants and vegetables in our garden allows urban kids to connect with nature even in the heart of the city

Our bike track outside wraps around the facility for the little ones to pedal trikes on.

In the Moose Room the kids get to develop their strength and coordination all year round .

Water fun outdoors in the shaded play area means that kids get plenty of fresh air and outdoor play even in the warmer months.

A range of extracurricular activities are offered year round to complement the curriculum and deliver a well-rounded education.

Daily French and Arabic language lessons for each age group support the development of multilingualism in the crucial early years.

Why CanadianEducation?

Canada’s education system consistently ranks among the best in the world. In 2018, the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) ranked Canada #1 in the English-speaking world in science, math and reading. As in 2012, 2015, and again in 2018, Canada maintained strong performance and outperformed other English-speaking countries in all three evaluations.

In OECD rankings, Canada's system ranks #1 in english speaking countries

our programs

Bear Care

The program’s warm, welcoming and nurturing environment is designed to support the physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of infants while developing positive and healthy attitudes towards a setting outside of the home. The program flows over 3 stages that ensure the needs of all infants are met while respecting the infant as a capable learner.
Stage 1: 45 days – 6 months
Stage 2: 7 - 12 months
Stage 3: 13 – 24 months

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Toddlers (2-3 years)

Simple routines and small group activities consisting of themed learning centers & free choice play are introduced within a setting nurtures a sense of belonging. Large group activities improve social skills and gross motor activities such as music and movement and outdoor play are also a big part of the Toddlers day.

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Nursery (3-4 years)

Children of this age learn to make connections between new knowledge and experiences in & outside of the classroom. While gaining exposure to concepts through a multitude of hands-on activities & working in groups, self-regulation and language are a focal element.

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Junior Kindergarten (4-5 years)

The Kindergarten 1 program expands to emphasize subject streams: language arts, STEM subjects, creative and cultural expression, and personal and social awareness and physical skills and well-being. The focus on developing the whole child is sustained, as they manipulate their environment, experiment, clarify information, and integrate ideas.

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Senior Kindergarten (5-6 years)

Competence in language, reading, and STEM subjects is developed systematically and teachers integrate subject knowledge into a variety of active techniques suitable to the developmental stages of the children. Upon completion of the Maple Bear preschool program, students are well prepared for the primary school of choice and have a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

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Break time camps & year-round flexibility

Open year round, our nurseries offer extended day schedules, bus service, and break-time camps during holiday periods.

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Extra-curricular programs

A well-rounded education includes growth in social, physical and creative capabilities along with academic learning. Extra-curricular activities (ECAs) have demonstrable impact in the areas of developing team spirit, self-confidence, discipline and goal setting, not to mention the chance to experience the thrill of achievement. Maple Bear offers extra-curricular programs across a range of disciplines that contribute to the development of athletic, musical, linguistic, and artistic capabilities amongst other skills. ECAs offered include: Piano lessons, Tennis, Karate, Soccer, Yoga, Ballet, Zumba, French lessons, Arabic lessons, Robotics.

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PARENTING TIPS

Understanding your child's love language

Understanding your child's love language

Every child is unique, and how they receive and express love is also unique to each. Know more

Preschool Friendships: More to the fun & games than meets the eye

Preschool Friendships: More to the fun & games than meets the eye

Preschool friendships are about more than just someone to play & have fun with from time to time. Know more

Screen time during COVID

Screen time during COVID

Managing screen time has now reached new levels and is creating significant stress among parents. Know more

Learning through Play

Learning through Play

One of our MapleBear cubs turned "little teacher", offering the others how to make paper aeroplanes. Know more

Making magical fairy dust

Making magical fairy dust

Air Balloons

Air Balloons

The toddlers finished their transportation unit this week. We talked about Hot Air balloons and while we can’t go outside we decided to make our own ones.

Managing regressions

Managing regressions

Many parents have seen changes in their kids’ behaviour, like bed wetting, sleep changes, and moodiness during the ongoing pandemic Know more

Practicing social distancing

Practicing social distancing

Practicing social distancing:At all Maple Bear Schools around the world, health and safety of our students is our top priority. Know more

The Experts have Spoken: A Little Dirt Never Hurt

The Experts have Spoken: A Little Dirt Never Hurt

A recent study by the Institute for Cancer Research revealed that an overly sanitized, Know more

Easing back in to it: handling settling-in regression in the nursery years

Easing back in to it: handling settling-in regression in the nursery years

Back to school means back to routine, and that’s often easier said than done after months Know more

Learning Emotional Intelligence : OCT 12

Learning Emotional Intelligence : OCT 12

Every October, Canadian families gather round the dinner table to celebrate all they are blessed with in life. Know more

Healthy teeth mean healthy speech

Healthy teeth mean healthy speech

No matter what else may be going on in the day, seeing a smile blossom across a preschooler’s face always brings joy. Know more

Hugging infants can actually alter their DNA

Hugging infants can actually alter their DNA

Valentine Day is typically associated with romantic love, but the purest and most valuable iteration Know more

Projects, play, and papa in the preschool years

Projects, play, and papa in the preschool years

Father’s day is a great excuse to give and get bear hugs from the big guy, but it's also Know more

Learning to stay safe can start in preschool!

Learning to stay safe can start in preschool!

It is crucial in these times to assert the importance of staying safe and knowing how to spot Know more

WHAT PARENTS SAY

Nadia

Haya joined Maple Bear when she was 18 months old, she is 3.5 years old now. She loves going to school and it's wonderful to know that she is happy, engaged and is learning something new everyday. The Maple bear team is extremely approachable and is always willing to listen and help

By Nadia

Rana

I dont know where to start! Maple bear team- you rock in each and every way. Sharing with you hoe much my son is in love with his school makes me the happiest mom ever. Knowing he loves to wake up every morning to ho and learn new things and sing new songs and try new experiments. All in all- from owners to admins to teachers to assistants- we are all in love with you

By Rana

Nahla

My son recently joined Maple Bear and he's having a great time. A cozy school with caring and attentive staff. They've maximized the use of space with lots of physical and outdoor activities. The multilingual approach with daily french and arabic is one of a kind and only few weeks into starting school and Mehmoud is already excited about the other languages. It's a fun place to be yet they also incorporate math and science at a young age.

By Nahla

Nida

My boys took under a week to take to their teachers and adjust to school routine. This is a testament to how positive and encouraging the classrooms are. The way our boys adore their teachers shows that they are receiving care and instruction equally- helping them develop a positive relationship with school and learning for life.

By Nida

Rashi

Maple Bear has a very warm, friendly welcoming environment, and my daughter took to it instantly. But it was also easy for me to trust and always feel comfortable knowing that their health, cleaning and sanitation procedures not only meet UAE requirements, but are guided by the best practices that are being put in place across Maple Bear schools around the world. They, are tried and tested and always kept up to date to make sure that the nurse as well as the staff in the classrooms are always ready to handle any concerns amongst the little ones at any time.

By Rashi

Marina H

The e-learning program has been VERY very useful, for us as a family and for my son as an individual. It's very well organized, the teachers put their hearts and souls in the program. I highly reocmmend it and I'm grateful that this program is available, so that three languages can be introduced. We can't wait for the nursery to start again, but I'm confused which one would be better at this point - the e-learning home program, or the program in the nursery itself! I am super happy that we have teachers, assistants and program directors taht are behind this beautiful and enjoyable experience and it has helped us in spending quality time with each other. Teachers are updating materials and sharing feedback on a very punctual basis. I can only share my gratefulness!

By Marina H