Exploring and interacting with the world around them
Exploration and curiosity are key elements of learning. We promote children’s natural abilities to observe, analyze and understand the world around them. We support the development of children’s linguistic and mathematical skills through different everyday activities. We strengthen children’s relationship with nature and the surrounding environment through science and environmental education.
Understanding the world we live in
We support children in understanding the diversity in their local community, as well as the practices that activate respect for diversity. We support children’s growth as conscious human beings and help them to understand what it means to be an ethically responsible member of society.
Learning forms of expression
We familiarize them with different art forms and their cultural heritage.
We offer children opportunities to express themselves through musical activities, visual arts/crafts and bodily/verbal expression.
Practicing a healthy way of living
We focus on building a strong foundation for a healthy way of living which consists of physical activity, nutrition, rest, self-care and care of others. This learning area supports other learning areas and helps children manage their daily life and routines.
OBJECTIVES FOR EACH AGE GROUP OF CHILDREN
Tiny Tots (18 months – 3 years)
Focus: Sensory exploration, security, basic communication, and physical development
Children will learn to:
● Understand themselves: name body parts, explore emotions, feel safe and valued
● Communicate using sounds, gestures, simple words, and imitation
● Explore the world through touch, water, light, music, colors, and nature
● Develop early thinking skills: sorting, counting small numbers (1–5), shapes, size
● Build social foundations: playing alongside others, sharing, following simple routines
Eager Explorers (3 – 4 years)
Focus: Language growth, independence, curiosity, and early problem-solving.
Children will learn to:
● Express ideas and feelings verbally and through movement, art, and music
● Expand language: vocabulary, rhymes, name writing, phonemic awareness
● Think mathematically: numbers 1–10, shapes, patterns, comparisons
● Explore science: water experiments, weather, space, recycling, cause and effect
● Develop social skills: empathy, cooperation, turn-taking, following group rules
● Gain independence: dressing, hygiene, decision-making
● Strengthen coordination: balancing, jumping, ball skills, fine motor control
Lively Learners (4 – 5 years)
Focus: Reasoning, creativity, collaboration, and school-readiness skills.
Children will learn to:
● Communicate clearly: storytelling, discussions, expressing opinions
● Build early literacy: letters, sounds, rhyming, pre-reading and writing skills
● Advance numeracy: numbers 1–20, measurement, money concepts, patterns
● Explore science deeply: life cycles, matter, gravity, sustainability, experiments
●Create intentionally: detailed art, design, construction, music composition
● Develop emotional skills: self-regulation, conflict resolution, confidence
● Work collaboratively: small groups, shared projects, leadership roles
Pre-Primary (5 – 6 years)
Focus: Academic readiness, independence, responsibility, and critical thinking.
Children will learn to:
● Read and write: spelling, short sentences, grammar, storytelling
● Master numeracy: addition & subtraction up to 20+, time, money, patterns, place value
● Think scientifically: experiments, predictions, magnetism, electricity, coding
● Communicate confidently: presentations, drama, collaborative discussions
● Act responsibly: sustainability, ethics, digital awareness, community roles
● Manage emotions: self-control, empathy, resilience, problem-solving
● Develop physical confidence: coordination, sports, fine motor precision
