Curriculum
We are a faith-based preschool focused on holistic learning, and teaching children the values of life.
Educational Philosophy
Children flourish when they are seen, loved, and free to explore.
Celebrating and growing each child's unique potential.
Creating a nurturing space for growth and discovery.
Cultivating life skills and a passion for learning through values-based education.
Domains of Development
6 domains of development. 1 integrated journey.
Our curriculum supports children's growth across values, skills, knowledge, and dispositions while staying aligned with Singapore's preschool learning outcomes.
Aesthetics and Creative Expression
Values, Social Emotional Competencies and Learning Dispositions
Health, Safety and Motor Skills Development
Discovery of the World
Numeracy
Language and Literacy
Our Curriculum Framework
Everyday classroom life becomes meaningful learning.
Values, Social Emotional Competencies & Learning Dispositions
Values Matter (PG–K2)
- Our “Values Matter” programme for all levels lays the foundation for moral and character development, at the core of all learning and education for the future.
- Children learn 3 – 4 values and dispositions per term.
- Values are integrated into all other curriculum components, including daily devotions.
Health, Safety & Motor Skills Development
Motor Skills Development (PG–K2)
- Our children enjoy daily outdoor play and daily routines where movement is integrated into all areas of learning.
- We conduct structured skill-based motor skills development (MSD) sessions weekly.
Language & Literacy
Phonics & Reading, English (N–K2)
- Our programme accelerates the learning of phonics by using the structured phonics methodology based on the “Phonics Foundation” programme.
- Children will receive a Code Cracker activity book (for reading and spelling) and Readers every term.
Chinese Thematic & Story-based Learning (PG–K2)
- Using Readers (with accompanying activity sheets) and curated picture books, we integrate Chinese lessons with themes closely related to children’s environments.
- Our children learn through specific key vocabulary & word recognition.
Numeracy
Math: Key to Learning (PG–K2)
- We focus on quality of understanding over quantity with regular revisiting of concepts, providing a strong foundation for retention and application of concepts.
- Instead of rote learning, we encourage play-based lessons with a strong focus on the use of mathematical language for clear expression of thought and understanding.
Discovery of the World
Sensory Play & Inquiry (PG–K2)
- Sensory Play & Inquiry is highly integrated into our curriculum with lots of hands-on experiences, questions and conversations to develop curiosity and a sense of wonder in our children.
- We encourage children to dig deeper and ask why, allowing them first-hand self discovery of concepts.
- We develop values and learning dispositions through self-led explorations that major on the process of learning, not just the product.
Aesthetics & Creative Expression
Art (PG–K2)
- Integrated with Inquiry, Chinese Thematic Lessons (PG – K2).
- State-of-the-Art Program: Visual art forms (N – K2).
Music & Movement (PG–K2)
- Toddler Tinker – Time (PG).
- 佳美音符 (PN – K2).
What sets our curriculum apart?
Child-led Learning
- We believe that there are multiple pathways to learning and each child develops at a different pace.
- We celebrate children’s unique ideas and expressions.
- We value the process of learning over the product.
- We respect each child’s way of expression and tailor the learning to better match their needs.
- We work with parents as a child’s first teachers, we build upon the foundations laid from home and invite them into the learning process.
Values for Life
- We shape children’s morals and character based on Christian values.
- Host unhurried conversations about life and its challenges.
- Promote values-in-action.
- Catch real-life situations and turn them into incidental but valuable learning moments.
- Intentionally mould the personhood and well-being of every child
Executive Function & Life Skills
Based on neuroscience and brain research, everything we do builds children’s 3 core brain functions.
- Cognitive flexibility: Consider alternative perspectives and respond to changing circumstances.
- Working memory: Retain information so it can be well used.
- Inhibitory control: Resist automatic and impulsive behavior.
We intentionally equip children with the 7 Essential Life Skills necessary for lifelong learning, goal-directed reasoning and problem solving. These are:
Focus & Self-control
Perspective Taking
Communicating
Making Connections
Critical Thinking
Taking on Challenges
Self-directed Engaged Learning
Preparation for P1 & Beyond
- Our programme covers the necessary academic learning concepts and prepares children well for the MOE programme and routines.
- We instill the joy of learning, confidence to ask for help and perseverance amidst failure.
- We teach children to navigate friendships and conflict resolution.
- We offer interesting enrichment programmes across disciplines – technology, performing arts, etc.
Our Inspiration
The Reggio Emilia Approach
At the heart of the approach are these 3 main components: the Child, the Environment and the Teacher. We value every child's unique way of thinking, playing, sharing, interacting, etc. The familiar phrase – "the environment as the 3rd teacher" indicates that the learning spaces are developed with concrete open-ended materials. Teachers allow space for exploration where children experiment, problem-solve and discover within safe boundaries.
Mind in the Making (MITM)
MITM's 7 essential life skills are based on the science and research of children's brain development. We intentionally encourage executive function skills that are linked to children's success in school and life. These skills are: Focus and Self Control, Perspective Taking, Communicating, Making Connections, Critical Thinking, Taking on Challenges and Self-directed, Engaged Learning.
The Social Constructivist Approach
We develop children's cognitive learning abilities through the “Key to Learning” programme. This playful and collaborative approach is based on Vygotsky's theory of social constructivism, where all learning takes place in a social context. It builds children's logical reasoning, creative thinking and symbolic representation. Its primary focus is on how children learn.
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