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Our curriculum is bilingual (70% English/Chinese 30%) nurturing early learners through the guiding principles of the Preschool Curriculum Framework by the Ministry of Education, Preschool Branch, Singapore. It is integrated, encompassing the thematic approach and reinforced through learning centres set-up in the classrooms.
The thematic approach to learning seeks to arouse the natural curiosity of early learners to enquire, explore, experiment and discover. Our children are guided through the process of learning and to take pride in their achievements.
Familiar themes include self, the environment & nature are integrated into the 6 learning domains.
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Mathematics - Growing With Maths series |
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Aesthetic and creative expression - Elements of Art: lines, colours, shapes & forms, patterns, textures, Recycling, Art Appreciation, Music & Movement |
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Language and literacy - Rigby Rocket Series, Phonics, Songs, Rhymes & Poems, Le Zhong Xue, |
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Environmental awareness - care for nature and the environment and how things work. |
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Self and social awareness - emotions, respect, love, etc |
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Physical development - fine & gross motor skills |
Learning Centres:A classroom is subdivided into areas by shelves. Displayed on these shelves are labelled hands-on materials or manipulative, art and craft materials, writing tools and an assortment of thematic books. They are math centre, library corner, art & craft centre, manipulative centre etc. Children visit these centres individually or in small groups where learning is reinforced through hands-on activities.
Faith Formation: Weekly Bible story time allows children to learn of God's love for them. It is our mission and endeavour to help our children inculcate love and respect themselves, their peers, adults and more importantly God, our Father and Creator.
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