Solid Groundwork, Shining Horizons: The Significance of Early Childhood Development
Fostering Lifelong Learners: A Comprehensive Early Explorers Program
Giving your little one the best start in life is what our Early Explorers (EE) program is all about. This world-class program lays a solid foundation for learning and life, building confidence, curiosity, and capability from day one. Research shows that those first five years shape a child's future, with 90% of brain development occurring before age 5 [Enrichment: 1].
In our Early Years classrooms, children develop essential skills in symbolic expression, paving the way for literacy, communication, and early mathematics. This development happens organically through play-based learning, where educators guide curiosity, not dictate it [Enrichment: 2].
Leanne Le, Early Explorers Curriculum Coordinator, explains it best: "Every space is a provocation for learning. Our role is to guide discovery, not dictate it" [Enrichment: 3].
But it's not just about preparing kids for the next stage of school—it's about preparing them for life [Enrichment: 4]. That's why our program doesn't just develop academic readiness; it nurtures the whole child: intellectually, socially, and emotionally. With the support of our POSISH wellbeing framework, children gain confidence, independence, and form strong relationships with others [Enrichment: 4].
Our Early Explorers program embraces a holistic approach, inspired by Reggio Emilia philosophy, and focused on child-led and project-based learning [Enrichment: 5]. This approach fosters cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and creative development [Enrichment: 1].
Our purpose-built Early Years environments invite inquiry, movement, and creativity through flexible, accessible, and naturally beautiful spaces [Enrichment: 6]. Here, children immerse themselves in exploration and discovery, feeling safe, comfortable, and loved.
A rich, intentional, and purposeful early education is essential, and our school ensures that each child's early years experience is just that [Enrichment: 7]. Discover how our program can help your child develop and thrive. Download our free guide to learn more about what to look for in a world-class Early Years program and find the right start for your child.
Ready to embark on this fantastic journey? Inquire now and download our parent guide to empower your child with a strong foundation for life!
References:
- [https://www.reggiochildren.it/the-reggio-approach/learning-by-doing]
- [https://www.toh.org/learning/reggio-inspired-early-childhood-education]
- [https://www.educational leadership.com/article/reggio-emilia-approach]
- [https://www.nea.org/tools/24130.htm]
- [https://www.edutopia.org/reggio-emilia-approach-classrooms]
- The Early Explorers program, designed for lifelong learners, nurtures intellectual, social, and emotional growth by fostering child-led and project-based learning, inspired by Reggio Emilia philosophy.
- The Early Explorers Curriculum encourages personal growth and learning by providing a rich, intentional, and purposeful early education, where children immerse themselves in exploration, discovery, and self-development.
- With a POSISH wellbeing framework, the Early Explorers program focuses on building confidence, independence, and strong relationships, contributing to a child's overall wellbeing and preparing them for a successful future.
- By embracing a holistic approach, the Early Explorers program lays a solid foundation for future success, encompassing learning, education, and self-development, with the ultimate goal of preparing children not only for school but for life.
