About Kinderland...

Found the first term newsletter and notes on the various enrichment programmes in her bag last Friday and was reminded that I've yet to sign her up for the extra Arts Class. Upon further query, we were told that the teacher conducting the class would be one whom specialises in Arts and different medias, including recycle-able items like toilet paper roll, tissue box, clay, etc will be used for exploration(it sounds like the kind of fun craft work I'd like her to join, rather than go to an arts class that concentrates merely on drawing, heee.). With this info, I would most likely be giving it a try and will hand in my registration form soon(unless I can find an alternative that's not too far...) and with Janice's, we now would have 4 already(a min of 5-6 students will be required for the class to commence), :D.

I remembered when we went to purchase the school uniform during the holidays, Janice had enquired about the Chinese Speech and Drama programme and although I wasn't really keen in that area now, I didn't really join her in the discussion but when I looked at the school's web, I realised that there're actually alot of things about the school and its programmes/network that I'm not aware of(I guess perhaps alot of parents are ignorant too, hahaha).

Their Curriculum:

Integrated Language Arts Programme (I-LAP) - A multi-sensory, thematic approach that combines stories, art, phonics and language experiences to bring meaning to the learning of the alphabet, reading and writing.

Math Alive Programme (MAP) - A meaningful and concrete way to acquire early mathematical concepts through hands-on learning and common materials from the child's environment.

Chinese Language Activity Programme (CLAP) - Fun and effective ways of learning Chinese through proven techniques such as songs, stories, drama, movement and penmanship exercises.

Move with Music Programme (MMP) - A movement-based music programme uniquely designed to nurture, refine and extend young children's musical abilities and enjoyment through songs, musical stories, percussion instruments and expressive movement.

Children's Music Course (CMC) - A formal music course that teaches keyboarding skills, rudiments of music theory and music appreciation by professional music teachers in order to prepare children for formal music education.

KinderFit Programme (KF) - The acquisition of fundamental movement skills as well as the development of self-confidence, responsible habit, team spirit and a positive attitude towards a healthy life-style are emphasized.

Enrichment Programmes(in school):

• Chinese Brush Painting
• Chinese Kindergarten
• Chinese Speech & Drama
• English Speech & Drama
• Gymnastics
• KinderArt
• Rhythmic Gymnastics(for girls only)

Kinderland's Associated Partners:

Crestar Learning Centre A one-stop learning centre that offers a wide spectrum of enrichment courses.

ELFA Children's Place Offers quality child care and preschool program.

KLC School of Education An established Early Childhood Teacher Training Institution.