Academics

1. Play-based Learning Approach:

SMT Preschool prioritizes play-based learning as the primary method of teaching. Play is seen as a powerful tool for children's exploration, creativity, problem-solving, and social development. Through guided play activities, children learn foundational skills across various domains.

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2. Early Literacy Development:

The curriculum introduces pre-reading skills and fosters a love for literacy through storytelling, interactive reading sessions, rhymes, and phonics activities. Focus areas include letter recognition, phonemic awareness, vocabulary building, and comprehension skills through engaging stories and activities.

3. Numeracy and Math Readiness:

Mathematics education at SMT Preschool focuses on building a strong foundation in basic math concepts. Activities include number recognition, counting, patterns, sorting, basic geometry, and introductory mathematical operations, fostering a positive attitude towards numbers and problem-solving.

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4. Social and Emotional Development:

Emotional intelligence and social skills are central to the curriculum. Children learn to navigate their emotions, develop empathy, practice social interactions, sharing, cooperation, and conflict resolution through group activities, discussions, and role-playing.

5. Creative Arts and Expression:

The curriculum encourages artistic exploration through various mediums such as painting, drawing, music, movement, drama, and storytelling. Artistic activities foster self-expression, creativity, fine motor skills, and confidence-building in a supportive environment.

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6. Science Exploration and Discovery:

Children engage in age-appropriate scientific exploration and experiments. The curriculum introduces basic scientific concepts through hands-on activities focusing on nature, living things, weather, simple experiments, and observations, fostering curiosity and scientific thinking.

7. Physical Development and Health:

Physical activities are integrated to promote gross motor skills development through games, outdoor play, and movement-based exercises. Additionally, health education covers topics like healthy habits, nutrition, personal hygiene, and overall well-being.

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8. Cognitive Development and Critical Thinking:

Activities are designed to enhance cognitive skills such as problem-solving, logical thinking, decision-making, and memory development. Engaging puzzles, games, and activities encourage children to think critically and develop analytical skills.