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Reading and Writing

My son has attended Reading and Writing Levels 1 through 4 at Custom Kids, and I couldn’t be more pleased with his progress. The classes are engaging and he absolutely loves going each week. His English skills have greatly improved and it’s clear that the teachers are passionate and dedicated. He also attends all of the special events. We love that he can celebrate Halloween with his friends and has created many wonderful crafts! The school is professionally run, and the environment is always welcoming. I highly recommend Custom Kids for anyone looking to give their child’s reading and writing skills a boost while also providing them with memorable experiences!

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Our son has been attending the Reading & Writing 1 class, and the transformation has been remarkable. From initially not being able to read and write in English, he is now able to read small texts and write with more confidence. What stands out the most is how much he looks forward to his weekly lessons, which are always enjoyable!

I would like to give a special mention to Caroline, our son's teacher. She is, without a doubt, the best teacher we have ever encountered. Not only does she make the lessons engaging and stimulating, but she also ensures that each child in the class receives individualized attention and can progress at their own pace. We are incredibly grateful to have Caroline as our son's teacher. Thank you so much for everything!

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My daughters just finished Reading & Writing Classes and I can't thank enough. Watching the process how they learnt to pronounce each letter and eventually start reading and writing was impressive ! Lessons at CK helped also their study at school that they could already read before starting. All the teachers are so friendly and lovely too. And Erica always provides nice and clear information that I truly appreciated. We were truly blessed to have CK near where we live!

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My son (6) has attended the English classes here since summer 2023 and absolutely loves it. We weren't sure which level he would be in at first and the school were really flexible, trying two different classes and we were able to have some private tuition to fill in the gaps. The classes are engaging and fun, with movement, games and drama to bring the language to life. He's made so much progress in a really short time and even likes doing his English homework! As a parent, I am regularly informed about what the kids are learning and how I can help and we're often invited into the classroom to watch short plays at the end of term which is lovely. We drive 30 minutes to get to Custom Kids, so I wasn't sure about it at first, but am am so glad we signed up, it's worth the drive. I would really recommend the school for kids of all ages.

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I would highly recommend Custom Kids. All three of my children have attended a class there. My eldest daughter attended the creative writing class which she loved. It was a great way to keep up her English once we moved back to Switzerland from New Zealand. She has not only kept it up but learnt a whole lot more! My son attended the reading and writing class for two years. It has been wonderful to see him begin to read Dr Seuss books by himself. My youngest daughter attended playgroup where she had a lot of fun doing arts and crafts and meeting new friends. The teachers and play group leaders have all been so friendly, welcoming and professional.

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My kids have been attending Custom Kids classes for more than 5 years now, which has helped them a lot to boost their English skills and feel confident and interested in improving their English overall. I honestly did not even realize how quickly they started reading and became quite fluent. They have always liked their teachers and went to class with high motivation, from playgroup to first reading and writing all the way to creative writing classes. The class activities vary a lot and leave freedom to the kids to also choose what they want to do, depending on their interest. They also enjoyed some acting in class, preparing the end of the year performances for the parents. I definitely recommend Custom Kids to all parents who want to strengthen English skills of their child.

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My 8 year old daughter has completed levels 1-4 and has thoroughly enjoyed her lessons and has learned so much! She particularly enjoys writing stories. My son is now on level 2 and enjoying his reading books. Thank you to all at Custom Kids!

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Both of my daughters love coming to Custom kids. They attend the playgroup and Reading and writing 1 and I am really impressed at the progress made with reading by my eldest daughter. The teachers have created a fun and safe environment in which my usually shy daughters feel comfortable and confident.

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Playgroup

Custom Kids has been an amazing experience for my two boys, who attend the English Playgroup. From the very first day, they absolutely loved it! They never hesitate to run in without saying goodbye at drop-off, which speaks volumes about how comfortable and happy they feel there. When they come home, they’re always full of stories about the teachers and the fun activities they did during the day. The warm and caring environment, combined with engaging learning experiences, makes this place truly special. I highly recommend Custom Kids to any parent looking for a nurturing and enriching playgroup!

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Unsere Tochter ist seid sie zwei Jahre alt ist regelmässig in der Custom Kids „english playgroup“ und geniesst es sehr! Tolles und kreatives basteln und spielen, sehr nette Betreeung durch Kelly und immer wieder spezielle Events. Super wie die Kids hier erste Wörter in english aufschnappen und mit anderen Kids (ob englischsprechend oder nicht) spielen! Vielen Dank Custom Kids!!!

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Our 2.5 year old daughter has been going to Custom Kids playgroup for a few months now, and we`re very happy with it. Kelly, the teacher, is very kind and friendly. Yuna enjoys going there every time and has already improved her English a little bit. We can definitely recommend it!

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Our Daughter loves her time at the custom kids playgroup. Kelly is a great Teacher and we absolutely recommend Custom Kids!

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Our little one absolutely loves going to Custom Kids! She enjoys her time there. As parents, it makes us so happy to see her learning, making friends, and having so much fun at the same time. Erin and Kathi are just wonderful - so caring, patient, and full of warmth. We feel really lucky to have found this playgroup!

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I can only recommend to let your children join their playgroup. My son started few months back going once per week with no prior English knowledge and he already grasped a few words while spending playing and having fun. He loves going there, he awaits the whole weeks for his playgroup day, has made friends and every session he brings home his crafted piece of art. I can tell that the children are very well taken care of, are given enough space to play independently and are challenged on their level to learn new things. We will definitely continue when he starts kindergarten with their classes for non English speakers. I am very happy to have found this little gem in Ehrendingen.

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Benjamin loves playgroup. Both of his teachers seem really nice. He frequently brings home little projects they work on, and often I can hear him sing the little songs they learn together. Each time he comes home he asks when he can go to playgroup again. Thank you for making it such a great experience for him.

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Gil is so excited to be back in playgroup next week! Thank you Erica for all the immense work you put into action with administration and making sure, that CK is "Massnahmen konform". I am a business owner myself, and struggling to stay afloat, so I can relate and would like to  express my gratitude and support.

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We joined Custom Kids about one year ago. Our 3-year-old daughter is currently attending the morning playgroup, lunchtime care and afternoon playgroup. She really likes the teachers and activities. She even asks us to go to the playgroup on weekends 😄 As soon as she is old enough, we plan to enroll her in other classes as well. We highly recommend Custom Kids and are thankful to the teachers and the owner for providing this opportunity.

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English as a second language

I would like to mention that Erin is a great teacher and Maxi has made significant progress!

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This is an excellent place to send your children if you want them to practice using their English whilst playing with other children and doing creative activities. Custom Kids is professionally run and children are well cared for. My two grandchildren both absolutely love it and I can highly recommend Custom Kids!

Science Club

My child had a wonderful time at the science club and loved all the experiments. A big thank you to Hayley for her enthusiasm and dedication. Her passion for science really shines through and makes a such a positive difference for the children!

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The method used to teach English is excellent. Activities and science classes are much loved by children, they are very enthusiastic and like to participate. Super!!!

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With gratitude: 10 years together!

What a long and fulfilling journey I and my children have had with Custom Kids.
I started originally with (I think) a meet-up group in the upstairs room when Miles could just about sit up, it may have been in 2013?  From there Miles went into playgroup and then English reading and writing 1-4 and then Creative Writing.  During and after Miles came his younger brother Morten, also completing reading and writing 1-4 and soon to finish Creative Writing.
A ten year journey of learning, discovery and friendship with Custom Kids.
Although we speak English at home and my children understand spoken English to a high level, as Miles's interest in letters on signs and how to read things started to grow I was nervous about trying to teach him reading or writing: I learnt it as a native in the UK and had little skills to help my child.  Combined with the frustrations and boredom of "having mummy try to teach you" I was concerned my best efforts would be confusing or less than helpful.  It was very important to me since I have English speaking ex-pat friends who's children's spoken English is excellent but will avoid reading in English and whose written English is many years below their biological age.  Such a golden opportunity lost.  So I was enormously glad to be able to access a local school that could guide my children, and me, on our English reading and writing journey.
I learnt "magic e", and the incredibly helpful navigation of the English phonetic alphabet with "i i i inky mouse!" and "e e e eggs!" to name but a few (I can still do the actions).  Tips to get b and d the right way round (the bat then the ball for b and the nose and ears for the d, donkey) which I wasn't able to manage alone.  I still look back in awe at how the whole CK team stepped up and pulled together to keep teaching through the covid lockdown, and afterwards with social distancing and masks.  Louise on video stream with her tricky words hat and teaching "yummy yellow yoghurt" is a memory that still makes me smile and gives me goosebumps when I think about the effort and care which every teacher invested in every child though those long and stressful days.  There have been songs, learning based crafts, poems and memorable plays and shows.  The children may not always appreciate it, but learning at Custom Kids is engaging and therefore more easily memorable and that is down to all of the teachers being engaging and going the extra mile.  Behind those teachers, must be a good Head Teacher that enables and empowers them so although you don't stand in front of my children you must, logically, be standing behind their teachers - so well done you.
My children made good friends who they met up with outside of classroom time - as a bonus providing yet more English exposure and practice. I made new friends, some of them life-long. Melissa and I have been to visit in Paris and am in regular contact with. Through Caroline I have joined the English Carol Choir.
And then there are mums who I have become friends with and who I meet up with in 'grown-up' time.
During 10 years I have had nothing but admiration for all the teachers my children have had.  Without fail, they have all been caring, engaging, honest, supportive, flexible and kind.  It is rare to come into contact with a business where one can say that all of the employees are good and all represent the business to the highest standard - may that continue ad infinitum for future generations of children, putting in place an excellent English reading and writing base for their entire lives.
My children are ready to move on, but I see them moving forward with a confident and informed base that Custom Kids has helped them to build. Personally, I shall miss my weekly trips to Ehrendingen and contact with Custom Kids: maybe I should have some sort of graduation ceremony, with a mortar board and photos, so that I have proper closure for this phase in my life!