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Spring Saplings Programme (4 years – 6 years)

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Nursery 2

  • 3 years turning 4
  • Low Teacher-Child Ratio 1:12
    (ECDA Recommended 1:15)

Kindergarten 1

  • 4 years turning 5
  • Low Teacher-Child Ratio: 1:16
    (ECDA Recommended 1:20)

Kindergarten 2

  • 5 years turning 6
  • Low Teacher-Child Ratio: 1:16
    (ECDA Recommended 1:25)
Areas Example of Activities Examples of Skills and Knowledge
Language and Literacy
 Storytime, songs, rhymes, circle time, discussions, art and craft, reading from readers, spelling and writing activities, worksheets etc.

  • Communication skills

  • Comprehension skills

  • Listening skills

  • Reading skills

  • Writing skills

  • Vocabulary

  • Grammar

  • Spelling
Mathematics
 Hands-on concept application activities, circle time, math games, problem solving activities, math concept application through make-believe play, worksheets etc.

  • Identifying and using Math symbols

  • Addition and subtraction

  • Solving Math problems

  • Ordering and Sequencing

  • 3D Shapes

  • Number Patterns

  • Measurement
Inquiry
 Storytime, whole group/small group discussions, art and craft, songs, make-believe play, adoption of Interactive Whiteboard Technology to tap on the benefits of the advanced technology and to cultivate an inquiry mind through doing internet research, documenting findings, creating informative booklets, etc.

  • Observation skills

  • Logical thinking and reasoning skills

  • Gathering, recording and evaluating information

  • Internet research

  • Exploring and Experimenting Knowledge about conservation, cultures, animals, etc.
Chinese Language and Literacy

  • Reading Bee

  • Hui Ben

 Storytime, songs, rhymes, circle time, discussions, art and craft, reading from readers, spelling and writing activities, worksheets etc.

  • Chinese Cultural Appreciation

  • Character Development

  • Communication skills

  • Comprehension skills

  • Listening skills

  • Pre-Reading skills

  • Pre-Writing skills
Chinese Inquiry
 Storytime, discussions, art and craft, songs, make-believe play, doing Internet research, documenting findings, creating informative booklets, etc.

  • Observation skills

  • Logical thinking skills

  • Gathering information

  • Exploring and Experimenting Knowledge about conservation, cultures, animals, etc.
Arts
 Painting, drawing, exploring musical instruments, dance performances, performing scenes from stories,etc.
Gallery

  • Aspects of art

  • Aspects of music

  • Musical instruments

  • Movement

  • Performance

  • Fine motor skills
Self & Social Skill
Life skills learnt and practiced through all the various school activities		 Make-believe play, small team projects, big group projects, storytime, songs, etc.

  • Life skills

  • Self-help skills

  • Social skills

  • Emotional skills

  • Understanding Self and Others
*Others

  • Excursions

  • Collaborations with parents

  • Collaborations with community

 School outings to educational performances, exhibitions and places of interest. Cookery sessions, demonstrations and various projects done in collaboration with parents and the community.

  • Social skills

  • Teamwork skills

  • Interaction with adults

All Spring Saplings 4-6