The Giving Tree – A cosy Nursery School in Nicosia

A Home Away From Home

Our Nursery School

Our approach to learning and teaching is through child-centered play and through Reggio Emilia inspired approaches. At the very core of the Reggio Approach is the concept of wonder. Wonder as an act that begins the process of learning and wonder as an integral quality within all children. We view children as natural scientists; driven by curiosity, with tremendous observational skills and an ability to form strong theories about the world around them. We have a fully equipped nursery for children to explore. At The Giving Tree, we combine playful curiosity and the freedom for exploring with deep scientific understanding about how children learn. Children are hardwired to learn through play. Numerous studies show that children who learn through inquiry and play go on to succeed academically.

Learning

We plant the seeds for early learning by focusing on each child’s individual needs

Fun

We have thoroughly planned an entertaining and nurturing play-centered environment.

Safety

We provide a secure and comfortable place where children grow happily and healthily

Experience

Our teachers are fully committed professionals, devoted in children’s education and well-being

Play Areas

Our facilities enable us to offer our students a variety of activities either indoors or outdoors

Communication

We value, appreciate and encourage productive communication between parents and the school

Our Teachers

The founder of The Giving Tree, Melanie Pappas Lemona, is an experienced child developmental psychologist having international experience for over a decade in paedological approaches, curriculum development, and student support.

A highly experienced faculty trained in the TGT philosophy and have early childhood education works with children individually and in groups fostering creative expression and academic development. We understand the importance of hiring experienced, highly educated, caring and responsible teachers for our nursery school. Our teachers are passionate about nurturing young minds. They engage children in learning through quality interactions and create a safe, caring and respectful learning environment.

Classroom Facilities

BRINGING UP THE CURIOUS GENERATION
Every child has the profound right to grow and learn in a stress-free environment that brings joy. We believe in recognizing each child holistically, and aim to educate socially, emotionally and academically confident, capable children. Our goal is to provide a place where children learn the wonders of the world and teachers prepare the next generation for future success. The Giving Tree’s colourful facilities include comfortable classrooms equipped with kid-friendly furniture, age appropriate toys and learning material for exploration and discovery. Our premises also include natural outdoor play places.

What The Parents Say

A kindergarten is the first school where our children discover the world and are exposed to so much knowledge. The GIving Tree makes this process fun, educational and very caring. The staff are exceptional people who pay attention to each child and are dedicated to their purpose. The environment is diverse and healthy, with clean spaces.

Veronica Nicolaou

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Amazing school with the best staff . Caring, loving & supportive in fulfilling my son needs. Can’t say how happy and grateful we are for having my child at The Giving Tree . It’s a home away from home … Thanks to Mrs Melanie and her army of angels.

Nelia Camphino

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The school is so interesting to attend that my daughter can’t wait to be back on weekends. I’m amazed how many necessary subjects are covered and in such a fun way to learn and how fast they have learned so many things. I was surprised to find out that she can add numbers and she is 3,5 only!!! It really is a safe and full of so many interesting activities and a second home for children to enjoy!

Liassis Family

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We have 2 kids the ages of 4 and 2 years old.. After 3 months at the Giving tree, the children came to amazing results in terms of knowing the language, having new friends and building their characters. Each staff member at the Giving Tree knows my children, as if they were their own.

Guy and Yamit

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The Giving Tree choice was truly a gift of Giving for us. We are thankful to all of you who so diligently, day after day, plough and water this tree of knowledge so that our son can reap the fruits of a mind opening experience early in his life.

The Economides Family

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Friendship

At The Giving Tree, we consider socialization between students an important aspect of the pre-school education process. It is important that they learn together, and a culture is created of equality and mutual respect between all people. This includes our families as well as our students. We encourage team play, development of social skills, respect for others, positive peer interactions thus creating a sense of community. Our focus is to secure the foundation for future learning, instilling a love for knowledge and a pride in team effort.

Creativity

We believe children learn best in a well-organized environment that emphasizes in creative expression, provides opportunities for play and encourages critical thinking. Our students are active, engaged participants in classes where they energetically develop their own thoughts and minds. This develops a strong base for future learning and stimulates children’s innate curiosity.

Nutrition

Our excellent nutritionally balanced menu is changed regularly to encourage a varied diet and is approved by a pediatric dietitian. Our wholesome and hearty meals are cooked on site and delivered to the children with love and care making sure they feel they are having a warm meal from their own home. Meals are always accompanied with fresh fruit and vegetables or vegetables from their own organic vegetable garden.