Singapore boasts a vibrant preschool education scene. According to the Ministry of Social and Family Development, an average of 90% of children aged 3 to 4 attended preschool in 2023.
As parents, allowing your child to experience early childhood education equips them with the foundations they will need to face the unique challenges of the future. But what does early childhood education teach specifically?
MindChamps PreSchool offers a holistic approach to early childhood education. With the S.M.I.L.E.S.™ Methodology in place, we seek to help children develop their Sensory, Motor, Intellectual, Linguistic, Emotional and Social skills. Our pedagogy aligns with the preschool learning goals outlined by the Ministry of Education, which include:
- Aesthetics and creative expression
- Discovery of the world
- Health, safety and motor skills development
- Language and Literacy
- Numeracy
Below are some of the ways in which these goals are achieved at MindChamps.
1. Making Literacy Fun
At MindChamps PreSchool we believe the approach that reading should be exciting and enjoyable. Through our Fun with Language™ module, children will be encouraged to explore the rich selection of literature available, cultivating curiosity and developing better reading, writing and storytelling skills.
2. An Appreciation of Languages
Being multilingual in multicultural Singapore is always an added advantage. Through the core module called The Love for Chinese Language™, MindChamps cultivates Chinese language communication skills in young children. This is done through fun and interactive activities including drama, games, rhymes, songs, music and movements.
This builds a strong foundation for the mastery of Mandarin, particularly in listening, speaking, reading and writing.
3. Building Curiosity and Critical Thinking
Conventional education relies heavily on imparting knowledge through memorisation and assessments. However, MindChamps’ Enquiry Teaching and Learning™ module allows your child to hone their curiosity and ask questions about a subject, leading them to a path of enquiry learning.
Lessons begin with the teacher asking questions to the class, encouraging students to explore various answers in a critical manner. These sessions also help children think outside the box, and to consider new and innovative ideas and solutions as part of their learning process.
4. A Strong Mathematical Foundation
Children require a strong mathematical foundation in order for them to build logic and reasoning skills, as well as enhance educational outcomes and career prospects later on in their lives. MindChamps’ Numeracy Strategies™ lays this foundation by building an understanding of numeracy concepts, that entail–among others–involving your child in physical grouping and counting activities, musical pre-numeracy sessions and learning to handle different money denominations.
5. A Love of the Arts & Healthy Living.
Early childhood exposure to the arts is crucial in nurturing creativity and an appreciation of the finer things in life. MindChamps offers enrichment modules such as MindChamps Music™ and Creativity and Theatrical Strategies™ where children are given the opportunity to express themselves, developing their linguistic and thinking skills in the process.
Other modules like Gourmet Moments™ and NeuroMooves™ equip children with the skills to live healthy lives through proper diet and exercise, for continued mental and physical wellbeing.
Final Thoughts
Raising resilient well-rounded achievers means nurturing individuals who are well-adjusted and can easily adapt to our fast-changing world. Through our revolutionary 3-Mind Approach, we equip them with skills to tackle any challenges they may face. Book your visit to any MindChamps PreSchool today and learn more about our teaching goals and philosophies.