Curriculum

Buttercups Kindergarten programs listed below are available at Sunset Heights, Pasir Panjang and Rochester Mall.

 MONTESSORI STARTERS 

This class offers the child an excellent introductory Montessori program which focuses on the total development of himself/herself.

The focus of this class is on social and emotional development, where the child will learn basic Montessori principals including grace and courtesy, independence, and responsibility to the self and the environment. Practical life activities are prepared with the purpose of developing their gross and fine motor skills, and the child will also be given lessons in the sensorial, language and Mathematics areas. Mandarin classes are conducted in the class. Teachers help the child to adapt by providing a loving, secure and orderly environment.

This class is also designed to give the child individualized skill training which will equip him/her with a positive transition to school.  It is anticipated that after the introductory year iin Starters class, he/she will continue their Montessori education in the kindergarten class.

MONTESSORI Pre-School

The prepared environment of the kindergarten creates an atmosphere which enables children to be free to learn through his own activity in peaceful and orderly surroundings adapted to the child’s size and interests. It aims to nurture the children’s independence, self-esteem and self-discipline while introducing children to the basics of academics. The kindergarten environment has 7 distinct areas:

Practical life - Children perform exercises which teach them to care for themselves and their environment. In addition, grace and courtesy lessons help them to function in a social environment. Sensorial - Children learn to organize their environment through sensorial activities that enhance their abilities to discriminate, refine and sharpen their senses. Language - Preparation for reading and writing begins through the phonetic introduction of the sandpaper letters. Word building and preliminary reading exercises take place through a natural progression depending on a child’s personal readiness. Mathematics - Basic concepts of Mathematics are introduced in a concrete manner, which builds a strong foundation for the understanding and application of Mathematical principles. Culture - Children learn about the world and the living things within it. The preschool environment offers the child studies in Geography, History, Art and the Sciences.

Mandarin - Daily classes aim to help the child build a solid foundation in Mandarin.  Reading will be taught through character recognition with accurate pronounciation.  The child will learn to write by mastering character strokes and sentence construction.

Outoor play - The child get to play outdoors regularly.  Their gross motor skills are developed while playing with various playground equipment and organized games.  The Starters children also will enjoy water play sessions.  Social development is enhanced during these activities as chidlren learn to play, take turns, share and have fun with their friends.

Music and Movement - Our curriculum also includes music and movement sessions during which the children participate in singing, dancing, playing instruments, and dramatic play.