Would you like your child to improve their Dutch through reading Dutch books?
Your child may be ready for this level if:
- They already understand or speak some Dutch in familiar daily life situations.
- They are ready to start reading Dutch words, short sentences and simple stories.
- They are able to answer simple questions about pictures, stories, school, family, holidays or everyday activities.
- They are curious about letters, sounds, spelling, and how Dutch words are formed.
- They enjoy learning Dutch through reading stories, as well as through games, speaking activities, drawing, and some creative exercises.
- They are 8-10 years old.
During this course, your child will work towards:
- Building confidence using Dutch in daily life conversations.
- Reading short Dutch books and texts out loud, with support and encouragement.
- Talking about pictures, stories, seasons, holidays, jobs, animals, and personal experiences.
- Becoming more familiar with Dutch sounds, spelling patterns, and word forms in a playful way.
- Practising how to make short Dutch sentences and gradually make them longer.
- Becoming familiar with basic Dutch grammar in a natural way, including different types of words such as action words, describing words, and naming words.
- Practising simple questions and answers using words like who, what, where, when, and why.
- Learning through a mix of guided reading, word games, speaking challenges, spelling activities, and drawing.
Across the 3 terms, we aim to read and discuss around 6 Dutch books (AVI Levels 2–3), along with many additional short texts.
Overview - Kickstart Dutch Kids Club - Literacy I
Group size
4-8
KickstartNet
No
Language during lesson
Dutch (English)
Duration per lesson
60 minutes
Course Length
8 to 12 lessons per term
Homework
Some
Course Content and Learning Goals - Kickstart Dutch Kids Club - Literacy I
Description:
- Focusing on sound discrimination
- Vocabulary expansion
- Speaking, listening and reading are central
- Sentence structure and grammar are learned casually
- Discovering books and texts in the Dutch language
- Gaining (and maintaining) fun with the Dutch language
- Increasing self-confidence
For more information on what is best for your child in your specific situation, please contact us by email, phone or through our registration/contact form.
Practical Information - Kickstart Kids Dutch Club - Literacy I
Price
240 Euro for 12 lessons
Or a percentage of this for the remaining lessons until the end of term
Money back guarantee
Of course, we hope that you and the children are happy with the lessons. However, if it does not work out, it is still possible to opt out after 3 sessions. In that case, you can get a refund of the remaining course fee minus a 15 Euro administration fee.
It may also happen that we will advise you to follow a different trajectory with your child; if that’s not possible for any reason, you will receive a refund accordingly.
Course materials
All course materials are included in the price.
Good to Know
Late enrollments are also accepted.
Children can be dropped off and picked up from the school. However, it is also possible for the parent(s)/caregiver(s) to wait in a separate room at Kickstart, while children enjoy the Kickstart Dutch Literacy Club.
Would you like to register your child(ren)?
Click the button below view course options and register, then mention in the comments box the name and age of the children, and when you would like them to start. We will then get back to you to confirm!
*Please note that if this is your child's first time at Kickstart School we may first schedule an intake and language assessment to ensure they are placed in the best course.
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