NURSERY 1
Our Nursery 1 First Step Programme introduces Chinese to nursery children through play, interaction, and creative activities that hold their attention. Teachers experienced in early childhood education are assigned to our N1 (3 yrs old based on year of birth) programme. Classes are kept to a small ratio of 1:6 to ensure attention to every child. With our ‘Chinese only’ environment, children can acquire listening and reading skills, be motivated to speak the language and build a strong foundation for further development.
Content & Objective
- Enjoy speech training that encourages children to speak Mandarin.
- Recite songs and rhymes with music and movement.
- Recognise Chinese characters and learn their usage.
- Acquire listening skills during story time, and by following instructions in Mandarin.
- Use of animation in stories and rhymes to raise children’s interest.
- Participate in class through interaction & activities during interaction with teacher and other children.
Teaching Approach
- N1 Programme is designed to be fun, using our “play-based” approach.
- Creative teaching aids are used to help children recall and retain what they have learnt.
- Class participation is emphasised through small group learning.
- Children are encouraged to listen attentively, converse and comprehend Mandarin with guided classroom instructions from the teacher.
- Children will showcase to parents what they have learnt during our End-of-term Review, in the form of mini-concerts. (End-of-term Review suspended till further notice.)