Preschool education is not just
about art, music, dance, fun and fantasy. A good preschool program ensures
setting comprehensive learning objectives and having a structured way to
achieve these goals in the child considering that every child is special,
different and an individual in his/her own right. A quality preschool program
revolves around the child. The 4 major components that are instrumental in
shaping the learning of the child in school are
the philosophy
the curriculum and methodology
the learning tools offered to the
child
the teachers who facilitate
learning
We are tightly integrating these
4 components in a way that will have the most beneficial impact on the
development of the child. The core philosophy inspired by the Montessori method
drives the curriculum, the curriculum is the foundation for the tools /
materials used in the preschool. Each material has been designed and
manufactured keeping in mind the curriculum objectives and the philosophy. The
teachers have been trained intensively on the philosophy, curriculum and the
materials. So all the 4 components are interwoven and this results in an Early
Learning program that will aid in building adults who are not only academically
equipped, but also socially adept & clear thinking individuals.
The Philosophy
A child with a purpose knowing
what he wants to do next and is able to do it is the happiest. Out of this joy
comes self confidence & willingness to work. If such a child is equipped
with the right tools, there is no stopping his way to excellence.
Research proves that Early
Education is critical because:
Brain development is most rapid in the
early years
75% of neural connectivity is complete
by the age of 7
When the quality of stimulation is
deficient, child development is seriously affected.
Early years (2 to 6) is a unique
stage of phenomenal brain development and learning in a child. The capacity to
absorb concepts and learn is highest during this phase. Hence it is important
to expose the child to a structured environment which will provide adequate and
appropriate stimulus for learning.
Every child has an inherent
nature and intelligence that is peculiar to him. This varies from child to
child and is the most important factor to consider when the child comes to
school.
The curriculum
Is focused on the following areas
of development:
Physical Intellectual Language
Creative Socio-Emotional
Curriculum is the set of
experiences, activities and events, direct or indirect which occur in an
environment specially planned to foster children's learning and development. In
simple terms, Curriculum is a plan for learning.
Our curriculum is a comprehensive
child-centric curriculum that comes with set objectives in all major areas of
development. It is related to the child's developmental readiness, interests,
questions, style of learning and the cultural context in which the child finds
himself.
The Environment
For a child below 6, curriculum
comprises the environment which in turn means the tools that we offer the child
to learn. It is essential that a young child gets daily experience with
learning aids which have specific usage, derived from the curriculum.
All areas of work for the child,
both internal and external have been planned with extreme care to facilitate
self learning, and implement the objectives set in the curriculum.
The
Teachers
Our staff is trained to ensure
that the curriculum objectives for each child are met consistently without creating
any disturbance in the child’s work or thought process. They are trained to
facilitate learning, observe, record and assess on a daily basis. We have an
appropriate student – teacher ratio to ensure that every child's needs are met
without making him excessively dependent on an adult for learning.
Methodology
Development through work by hands
Teachers are facilitators
Self Learning Environment
Each Child at his own pace
Mixed Age Grouping
Self correction
Freedom of choice
Independence
Inner discipline
Daily observation and assessment
Socially vibrant environment
Encouraging the child’s inherent desire to do and learn
Learning Modes
We believe preschool education
should give as much exposure as possible to the child in all areas of
development. Appropriate stimulus is the key to early learning. Hence, the
activities have been designed keeping the child in mind and ensuring there is
“directional” play all the time. It would involve
individual learning with
materials
small group activities in art,
language and gross motor skills
learning through a thematic
approach
occasional support learning
through role plays, presentations, story telling,
reading
field trips
project based learning for older children
cultural celebrations
We believe the child’s home
environment plays a very important role in early learning and shaping the
child’s personality. Keeping this in mind, we will have several parent feedback
sessions and guidelines that can be followed in the house to ensure that the
school and home together foster the child’s development.
Cognitive / Academic
Learning
In order to meet our curriculum
objectives, we take the children through a structured learning program for 4
years, which involves a lot of structured and focussed activities. No activity
in the school is meaningless or done without a clear cut objective and outcome
for the child.
In the 2 to 4 years category, we
begin with fine motor and practical life skills. English is introduced with
phonetics. Mathematics is introduced with materials that help the child
comprehend this very abstract area. There are also a variety of activities that
aid cognitive development and logical thinking.
In the 4 to 6 age group, children
are taken through a program that covers fairly complex areas of language,
mathematics, geography, history and science in a manner that will help them
explore, discover and understand the fundamentals.
Critical Non Academic
Learning
The curriculum provides many
opportunities for children to make choices and decisions about their work.
Children have the choice to work in small groups/ individually depending on
their needs at different times.
During the course of working
through the day, we constantly create opportunities for children to develop
their language skills as well as focus on their emotional development. We
encourage them to receive help from and offer help to other children, thus
inculcating a sense of social awareness. Mixed age grouping also helps them
become better learners.
We also lay emphasis on creating
environmental awareness and help them develop practical skills like cutting,
sieving and gardening. We also offer ample activities for development in the
areas of art.
Physical development is not just
about running around or cycling, it is taken very seriously and there are a
series of activities that are designed keeping in mind the age and growth of
the child.
Assessment
Development in early years
happens at a phenomenal speed and is constantly varying. Hence, assessment in
early years has to be a continuous process. We have a system that constantly
checks on the child's progress and helps us keep updates and records about the
child more efficiently. This helps us share information with parents also on a
regular basis. Constant assessment keeps
the teachers completely keyed in with the progress of the child which enables
us to keep challenging the child and hence we can avoid a situation where the
child is bored or has lost interest.
About us
Our center provides a warm, friendly, safe,
healthy and educationally sound environment in which all children are treated
as equals regardless of gender, race and abilities. We provide the best
possible learning environment where children can develop to their fullest
potential.
Developmental ages and stages are catered for
through appropriate experiences. These experiences are incorporated into a
stimulating program that caters for all children's needs, interests and
developmental areas in a way that is challenging, stimulating and educationally
sound.
We
acknowledge each child is unique and aim to provide an environment where
children's eagerness and curiosity is fostered, creative thinking is
encouraged, where children can make choices and are encouraged to reflect and
explore, developing their sense of self.
Our
programs reflect diversity in culture and gender, promoting a happy and
accepting environment for all children regardless of religion, culture or
family background and structure.
The program also considers the individual
needs of families, respecting views, values and the rights of the children and
their parents. We strive to develop supportive relationships with families
based on open communication and sharing of knowledge and skills.
Using
the extensive knowledge of our management team and centre staff, our purpose
built centre is resourced to create a learning environment where children can
freely explore, play and learn with a sense of predictability and security that
is important as they take on new learning challenges.
We believe it is vital that children have both
the time and spaces readily available to them throughout their day for both
active and quiet play.
Our Vision & Mission
At Budding Kidz Preschool, our
mission is to provide an optimal, safe learning environment that encourages
students to become independent, responsible, life-long learners while
thoroughly preparing them to pursue higher education. Through our comprehensive
range of programs, we cultivate our students’ interests and support their needs
while challenging their intellect. Our curriculum is designed to strengthen
higher order thinking skills by exposing students to a variety of content
areas, literacy and theoretical processes, while nurturing artistic, physical,
and interpersonal development.
What Differentiates us?
·
Child centric approach rather than teacher
centric
·
Strong Montessori based philosophy & method
also incorporating best practices from
other early childhood philosophies
·
Goes way beyond song & dance routines,
nursery rhymes and simple playing with toys
·
Strong focus on a structured curriculum
·
Comprehensive set of objectives for the overall
development of the child
·
Materials and tools for learning designed for
the curriculum
·
A methodology that instills a sense of purpose
& interest to work hard in the child
·
Revolutionary assessment technique
·
A structured learning program for the overall
development of the child
·
Tight integration between curriculum objectives,
materials, activities, teacher training &
assessment ensuring there is no disconnect.
Purpose of Education
Aid the children in becoming independent thinkers and doers,
in other words enhance skills that will make them excel at whatever they
do!!
Create a social awareness so the world can be a better place
to live in, in other words foster social skills & values that will make
them good human beings!!
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