COMMUNICATION SKILLS
We want our children to develop a love for independent reading from a young age.
To achieve this goal, we utilize the acclaimed Jolly Phonics system of learning to teach our children strong reading skills from a young age.
Developed in the United Kingdom, this system is a highly successful tool for effective and correct teaching in how to read and write.
Children no longer learn how to read and write based on memorizing words. Instead, they are able to read and write new words easily because they understand the rules relating to the sounds that letters make.
By laying a strong foundation of reading and writing knowledge, this program then helps students develop important grammar, spelling and punctuation skills. It also feeds into the development of strong communication skills.
The Jolly Phonics program supports our desire to instill a habit of independent reading in children from a young age. We believe reading enlarges the imagination, supports good writing, speaking and grammar skills, encourages an inquiring and learning mind and also helps a child expand their knowledge. Reading has been shown to encourage the progress of learning in all subjects, even in subjects such as Mathematics and Science. It has also been shown to increase brain development and fuel academic success.
Preschools all over Europe, the USA, Canada and Australia are now incorporating Social Emotional Learning (SEL) into their educational programs. This is because educators have recognized SEL’s effectiveness in helping children become good students, citizens and workers. SEL has been shown to improve student achievement and satisfaction, strengthen relationships and support their good mental health.
SEL operates on the belief that the best learning happens when a child feels supported to grow in a way that is challenging, engaging and meaningful. It helps children to develop the following attributes:
Self-awareness
Children are encouraged to recognise their emotions and thoughts, and to understand how these influence their behaviour. This includes helping them to accurately identify their own strengths and limitations, giving them a well-grounded sense of confidence.
Self-management
This focuses on essential life skills such as stress management, controlling impulses, motivating oneself and working towards personal and academic goals. Children learn how to manage their emotions, thoughts and behaviours in different settings.
Social awareness
Children will develop empathy and understanding towards people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. They will also be able to recognize and appreciate individual and group differences.
Relationship skills
Establishing and maintaining healthy and rewarding relationships is vital for every human being. Children will learn essential skills to facilitate such relationships such as effective communication, active listening, cooperating, resisting peer and social pressure, constructive conflict resolution and seeking and offering help when needed. They will also learn how to be a good leader and team player.
Responsible decision-making
Children are led to understand how to make responsible choices and how to solve problems creatively. Their behavior and social interactions are guided by good ethics, safety, social respect and an evaluation of the consequences of various actions on the wellbeing of self and others.
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING
