Beaconhouse Newlands Early Years, SS2

Developing Young Minds to Be the Brightest Spark.

To ensure that children thrive, diverse co-curricular offerings educate the whole child, opening the door to the whole wide world through a framework that is guided by the Cambridge curriculum. The Early Years Programmes draw on the best, research-based learning practices, including a wealth of knowledge and experience from an international and homegrown staff base. In this school, spaces are designed to meet the needs of their youngest students. The facility serves as a rich site for active learning with a library, swimming pool, play area, atelier (art studio), little chef’s kitchen and integrated technology supported learning features. Dynamic learning opportunities balance a rich, academic environment with creative, purposeful play, helping children build a strong foundation of knowledge about the world around them.
 
Some See Playfulness, We See Exploration.

Children are introduced to the foundational core components of education through the Little Tots Programme. The programme builds on children’s natural curiosity, interest and enthusiasm, and values play as the essence of learning. Each day will be one of wonder and enjoyment as children engage in exciting hands-on activities and spontaneous play experiences. The learning units are transdisciplinary and holistic, focusing on the total growth of a child, and encompassing social, physical, emotional, artistic and creative development to academic advancement. Children’s learning and exploration are organized around five key learning areas:

Health and Physical Education
Tots Sensorial: Visual stimulation, Auditory Stimulation, Tactile Stimulation
Tots Fitness: Tots Gym Routine, Indoor and Outdoor Play

Arts Education
Tots Music: Music and Movement, Fun with Percussion instruments and Dramatic Play
Tots Arts: Exploring Arts and Craft

Language Education
Tots Read: Language expression, Picture Talk, Show and Tell, Word Game, Story Time and more.
3 Languages: English, Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin.

Social Sciences Education
Tots Social: Paired and group activities for teaching values to live by, developing confidence and respect for self and others, social competence and positive attitude.
Tots Discovery: Exploring the environment.

Mathematics and Science Education
Tots Numbers: Number Songs, Rhymes and Finger Play, Fun Games and Activities.
Tots Knowledge: Understanding about the world around them. Technology supported classrooms where learning goes beyond the four walls.

Tae Kwan Do / Arts & Craft / Dance / Robotics / Speech