OUR PROGRAM
We do not ask how SMART is your child because that question tend to make one think of children as smart only in two limited ways – word or logic smart; we ask HOW is your child SMART as according to Harvard University Professor, Howard Gardner, there are at least 8 ways a person is smart.
At ISMILE, nurturing teachers observe each child to find out her different dominant and strong intelligences and the different ways they learn and express themselves. Instructional strategies are adapted and crafted thoughtfully and creatively to meet the different needs of each child, thereby bringing out the best in them. The child’s confidence is built up, being given opportunities to shine and excel in his or her intelligent areas, and where there is respect and recognition of a child’s achievement, the child has no fear of exploring new grounds and the joy of learning is birthed.
More information on Multiple Intelligences (M.I.)
- Howard Gardner on M.I
- M.I. Research – Harvard University’s Project Zero
- Multiple Intelligences on Wikipedia
The Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education has earned them as the best pre-schools in the world. (Newsweek magazine, 1991) Here, we have adapted some of the best practices and features of a Reggio-Emilia inspired education which is in line with our school vision and the use of multiple intelligences.
These exercises develop child's care of self, grace and courtesy, control of movement, and care of the environment.
These materials develop children's skills in perception and discrimination on the study of color, weight, shape, texture, sound, or smell. They also nurture their concentration, fine motor skills, and senses to perceive patterns and small details.
These are concrete, hands-on materials that encourage children to recognize numbers and quantities. These are designed for the children to practice with repetitions until they are ready to move onto more complex concepts, from concrete to abstraction.
These materials build early literacy skills. It provides varied opportunities for children to develop communication skills and phonetic awareness. These includes listening for common sounds, learning letter sounds, forms and names, pairing names and objects/pictures, writing, sentence construction, grammar and reading.
These materials allow the children to develop love and respect for nature. They explore the natural world around them which includes Geography, Zoology, Botany, History and Science.
Art and Music creativity is encouraged and integrated across all areas.
A unique, developmental cognitive early years curriculum proven to bring unrivalled quantum leaps in children’s ‘learning abilities’, resulting in exceptional academic, social and personal success.
In ISMILE, learning takes place outdoors as well as in the classroom. Children are encouraged to use natural materials in their work, like leaves, flowers, rocks, and recycled materials. Nature provides rich sensory experiences when we allow them to play with sand, mud, or water: different textures, sounds, and smells. Part of our daily learning flow takes place outdoors in nature. We also have a vegetable garden that allows children to learn about food from farm to table experience. Being in nature actually promotes observation and problem-solving skills.
Our play environments are intentionally scattered with loose parts that encourage exploration and creativity, stimulating imagination and experiential learning. Children’s fine and gross motor skills are enhanced as they actively engage in joyful play with their friends. Through play, they learn how to take turns, share, negotiate, and resolve conflicts, building important social skills.
We are intentional about modeling the right behavior, and engaging children using teachable moments so that our children will acquire the right values from young. Every Friday we have Chapel time where the whole school will gather to sing and dance; monthly themes such as obedience, resilience, generosity, kindness and so on, are reinforced through puppetry, drama, games and role-plays.
We are intentional about modeling the right behavior, and engaging children using teachable moments so that our children will acquire the right values from young. Every Friday we have Chapel time where the whole school will gather to sing and dance; monthly themes such as obedience, resilience, generosity, kindness and so on, are reinforced through puppetry, drama, games and role-plays.
