Children are naturally curious, have great potential and have an innate interest in developing relationships. Fairchild programs build on this premise, inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to learning and guided by the Ontario (Canada) Kindergarten Program and the Kindergarten Education Curriculum Guide from Hong Kong.
Program Schedule
The new Kindergarten Education Curriculum Guide (2017) states the importance of learning through play & inquiry, that learning should be joyful, and life should be balanced. Core statement: “To lay the foundation of lifelong learning by fostering in children an inquisitive mind, an interest in learning and exploration, a balanced development, a healthy self-concept, and the ability and confidence to adapt to the ever-changing world.” This philosophy compliments the Reggio Emilia approach.
The Kindergarten Program (2016) was designed for 4 and 5-year-olds over a two-year school period. It describes how educators will help children learn through play and inquiry. Based on the most up-to-date information about child development and how children learn best, the Kindergarten Program provides a smooth transition from home or child care settings and a strong foundation for learning in the years to come, leading to long-term knowledge. This philosophy compliments the Reggio Emilia approach.
The play-based Accompanied Workshops for infants and toddlers provide a rich variety of learning experiences for children at their young and formative stage to pique their interests, socialize with peers, support their healthy growth and get used to the routine of kindergarten life.
These programs give your child the opportunity to find their creative instincts, improve their social skills, make new friends while facilitating their language development by providing children with an immersive language-rich and playful environment. The accompanied workshops for infants and toddlers and PN prep program are developed and introduced at Fairchild with the same play-based philosophy that regular classes are designed. We want young learners to have fun, to move, to explore and to instill a love of learning at the beginning of their learning journey.
Each week, children will be engaged in an exciting, hands-on thematic project while getting a chance to explore a variety of activities such as sports, cooking, reading, storytelling, music, creative arts and STEM in an immersive English environment in Reggio style during summer.
