Cognitive Development

  • For children to develop problem solving skills
  • For children to develop logical thinking and reasoning
  • For children to increase their sensory awareness
  • For children to develop spatial awareness (in/ out, over/under)
  • For children to understand simple directions
  • For children to develop a sense of curiosity, experimentation, and exploration
  • For children to participate in a variety of creative art and craft experiences
  • For children to use their imagination in dramatisation of songs
  • For children to be aware and tolerant of cultural similarities and differences
  • For children to recall the words to simple songs and finger plays

Language Development

  • For children to develop listening skills
  • For children to use words to express feelings
  • For children to communicate verbally with peers and others using simple sentences
  • For children to ask questions
  • For children to develop comprehension through stories, discussions, puppets etc
  • For children to communicate needs with others
  • For children to develop and interest and respect for books/ literature
  • For children to clarify pronunciation of sounds and words

Emotional Development

  • For children to feel good about themselves and their own culture
  • For children to assert themselves appropriately
  • For children to develop independence and self help skills (toileting, feeding)
  • For children to separate from parents easily
  • For children to develop a sense of self-esteem, worth and positive self image
  • For children to express feelings appropriately
  • For children to feel positive about routines of eating, sleeping and toileting

Physical Development

  • For children to develop gross motor skills (running, jumping, climbing)
  • For children to enhance their fine motor skills through manipulation of small objects
  • For children to develop eye/ hand co-ordination and movement
  • For children to fill confident about what their bodies can do
  • For children to actively participate in music and movement activities

Social Development

  • For children to respect the differences of others
  • For children to show respect for peers and their feelings
  • For children to develop pro-social behaviours
  • For children to constructive ways to solve differences
  • For children to participate in routine activities
  • For children to respond appropriately to directions and requests
  • For children to participate positively in a group situation
  • For children to establish friendships and positive social relationships with peers