The child is at the heart of our programmes. Based on MOE’s curriculum framework, Sunshine Kids aims to develop children to become life-long learners by providing them a balance of knowledge, skills and dispositions through six learning areas in the context of monthly themes. The curriculum are planned to develop each child’s cognitive, emotional, social, physical, artistic and creative potential. This is accomplished through the following six learning areas : Language & Literacy, Numeracy, Environmental Awareness, Motor Skills Development, Aesthetic & Creative Expression and Self/Social Awareness.

	Curriculum – Infant

A home away from home, the nurturing curriculum covers

	Extensive verbal stimulation in a bilingual environment
	Enriching & stimulating surroundings
	Tumbling activities
	Comfortable, safe & serene settings
	Age-appropriate activities eg rhymes, music & movement
	Visual awareness of image & print eg alphabet, numerals, labelling

	Curriculum – Playgroup

The Playgroup Curriculum Framework

Active learning and bountiful exploration is core of the curriculum; key experiences center around care-giving routines and play activities are both teacher-directed and child initiated. The playgroup programme aims to develop the whole child through multiple ways of representation, reception and expression. Based on curriculum guidelines set by MOE and the learning outcomes of children, the curriculum is progressive and skill sets will be developmentally appropriate.

The programme involves:

	Sensory experiences for stimulation
	Story-telling
	Labeling and visual awareness of letters and numerals
	Math games
	Listening and moving to music for creative expression
	Art and Craft involving scribbling, pasting, printing, dough-play, paint etc.
	Guided activities and interaction with peers as well as the environment
	Motor skills development activities

	Curriculum – Nursery

The Nursery Curriculum Framework

Active participation and creative thinking is core of the curriculum; key experiences center around play activities that are both teacher-directed and child initiated. The nursery programme aims to develop the whole child through enriching experiences and interaction with peers. Based on curriculum guidelines set by MOE and the learning outcomes of children, the curriculum is progressive and scaffolds acquired skills, challenging the child in an embracive atmosphere, to the next level.

The programme involves:

	Self-help skills
	Emergent writing
	High frequency words
	Phonics
	Games to learn math
	Sing-along sessions and learning the elements of music
	Art and Craft using various medium
	Individual activities and involvement with peers as well as the environment
	Motor skills development activities
	Field trips

	Curriculum – Montessori Programme

What is the Montessori Method of Education ?

	Nutritious Meals

Infants and children will be provided with nutritious meals daily, that is, breakfast, lunch and tea. The centre runs a 4 week menu that complies with the Health Promotion Board guidelines. The menus promote healthier cooking methods such as steaming, braising and baking more than frying and deep frying. The menus expose children to a wider variety of food and are served in many creative ways that appeal to children.