THE OUTDOOR CURRICULUM |
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The
outdoor area is an extension of the classroom where the social, intellectual,
emotional, linguistic and physical aspects of development are honed and
enhanced through practice. Children can expend energies and expand opportunities
for themselves. Through structured and unstructured play outdoors, children
build on experiences which directly affect how they understand the world
around them. With a lot of physical activity, children become stronger,
their muscles get toned, and they gain confidence and control over their
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| SPECIALTY
CLASSES |
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| MUSIC & MOVEMENT | |
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Physical
activity cannot be more emphasized in the preschool curriculum. Its importance
must be stressed if the child is to develop into a well rounded individual.
Toning of the physical body is essential to proper brain functioning and
the stimulating of hormones that help the child focus and concentrate. Music widens the mind's horizons and plays a large part in stress management, developing awareness, and improving auditory sensitivity. Learning songs, ryhmes, rhythm, pitch and tone not only increases the child's capabilities in more facets of his life, but also adds colour and meaning to it. |
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Most importantly,
the child must enjoy physical movement. The motivation to move, explore
and control his actions should come from within, nurtured through the
guidance of the directress. |
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| ART & CRAFT | ||
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Art
& Craft complements the Montessori Curriculum very well because it
can bring together ideas and concepts already introduced and taught to
present a concrete expression of the lessons learnt. Through working with
various media, the child has opportunities for free and self expression,
and his creativity is encouraged. |
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By manipulating things in the environment and creating new forms and shapes,
the child becomes aware of his environment, and thus, develops an appreciation
for it.
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COOKING |
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Cooking
allows children to combine a number of skills already learnt, especially
those learnt from the Practical Life curriculum. It is a fun activity
that allows even the youngest child to be involved. |
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CULTURE |
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| Culture
hopes to widen horizons, opening doors into other worlds. We want to encourage
awareness and discovery of similarities and differences that make our
world so dynamic. |
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GYMNASTICS |
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our children to the SKY GYM CLUB where trained instructors help
the children gain confidence, balance and control in their lives while
developing the whole body. |
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