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Our Curriculum
Explore our curriculum, built on MOE's NEL Framework, featuring the HI-Light and Starlight programmes, termly Weeks of Wonder projects, and enriching learning journeys.
Our Curriculum
Our curriculum is specially designed based on MOE’s Nurturing Early Learners (NEL) Framework (opens in new tab). (hyperlink)
It comprises of 2 flagship programmes,
- HI-Light Programme
- Starlight Literacy Programme for English and MTL.
In addition, each term at MK will conclude in a Weeks of Wonder project.
Hi-Light Programme
Holistic development through an integrated approach to learning
The HI-Light programme is designed to support the holistic development of children by nurturing in them values, social and emotional skills and learning dispositions (PRAISE), as well as knowledge and skills across the following five learning areas through an integrated approach:
v Aesthetics and creative expression
v Discovery of the world
v Health, safety and motor skills development
v Language and literacy
v Numeracy
Click HI-Light Programme | MOE (opens in new tab) (hyperlink) to know more about Hi-light programme!
Starlight Programme
The Starlight Literacy Programme aims to nurture early childhood bilingualism. It is offered in English and the three Mother Tongue Languages, providing opportunities for children to enjoy English and their Mother Tongue Language, communicate with confidence and be aware of local traditions and customs. Language learning is made fun for children through the use of a rich variety of resources such as Big Books, songs and games set in the local context.
Click Starlight Literacy Programme | MOE (opens in new tab) hyperlink to find out more about the Starlight programmes.
(NEW!) Pilot Programme to Increase MTL Exposure in MOE Kindergartens (PRIME)
MK@Dazhong has embarked on a Pilot programme, PRIME, that aims to build a firm Mother Tongue Language (MTL) foundation for young learners and nurture their motivation to learn MTL by increasing children’s exposure to MTL. Children will experience an additional 30 minutes of learning activities conducted in MTL under the pilot programme.
Through this programme, children experience joy in learning and confidence in using MTL and gain more opportunities to learn and use MTL within and beyond schools. It will continue to focus on the development of children’s listening, speaking and early literacy skills through age-appropriate resources and activities.
Weeks of Wonder (WoW) projects!
To deepen children’s learning, each term culminates in a WoW project. Children work together with their friends and teachers to investigate topics of their interest. Through the WoW projects, children experience the joy of self-motivated learning and find answers to their questions.
These experiences seek to:
Encourage collaboration as children work together to investigate a topic of their interest;
Develop process skills as children gather information from different sources and communicate their findings; and
Promote communication skills as children carry out WoW projects in English and their Mother Tongue Languages.
Click Weeks of Wonder projects | MOE (opens in new tab) (hyperlink) to find out more about the WOW project!
Learning Journeys and collaborations
Our learning journeys provide children with authentic experiences that help them understand the world around them. Thoughtfully planned by our teachers, each experience is purposeful and aligned with clear teaching and learning objectives.
In addition to field trips, external partners are also invited to our MK to enrich children’s learning through show-and-tell sessions, puppet shows and other interactive experiences that extend classroom learning.
For more information on MOE Kindergarten and our curriculum, you may also wish to visit the MOE Kindergarten website (opens in new tab) to find out more!
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