4 Major Components in Shaping the Learning of the Child
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 adopt & 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
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.
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.
The Curriculum
Is focused on the following areas of development:
Physical, Creative, Intellectual, Socio-Emotional and Language
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.
