Art Program
the art program at Springdales
At Springdales, we believe in fostering holistic development in young children. Our preschool curriculum focuses on nurturing essential skills crucial for their future success. Through a blend of playful activities and structured learning, we aim to create an enriching environment where children thrive.
Key Skills Development:
- Language and Literacy Skills:
- Introduction to Phonics: Activity cards and books aid in understanding vowels and blending syllables.
- Vocabulary Enrichment: Music, games, and interactive activities foster conversational development.
- Reading Enhancement: Engaging story sessions promote language comprehension and communication skills.
- Thinking Skills:
- Mathematical Concepts: Introduction to numbers, counting, addition, subtraction, shapes, and solids.
- Critical Thinking: Encouraging reasoning and problem-solving through various activities.
- Self-Confidence:
- Creative Expression: Opportunities for self-expression through art, music, and storytelling.
- Positive Reinforcement: Encouragement and praise build confidence in individual abilities.
- Self-Control Skills:
- Gross Motor Skills: Activities promoting physical movement such as running, jumping, and independent play.
- Fine Motor Skills: Development of dexterity through activities like cutting, modeling, and manipulating objects.
The Power of Music:
- Children engaged in musical activities.
- Musical instruments in the classroom.
- Smiling faces during music sessions.
- Visual representations of different musical concepts (rhythms, melodies).
Mathematics Everywhere:
- Children counting objects or using manipulative.
- Shapes and solids incorporated into playful activities.
- Visual aids for addition and subtraction exercises.
- Excited faces during math games.
Enhancing Motor Skills:
- Children participating in gross motor activities like running and jumping.
- Fine motor activities such as cutting, modelling, and threading beads.
- Close-ups of hands engaged in various motor skill exercises.
Co-Curricular Activities
Educational Field Trips
Children aged 3 and above go on carefully planned field trips to enhance classroom learning through direct experiences.
Art & Craft
Art fosters creativity and essential life skills. Children develop problem-solving, social, emotional, and fine motor skills while expressing their feelings and ideas through art.
Etiquette Classes
Etiquette classes teach children respect, consideration, and social customs. These lessons build confidence and social awareness, helping children succeed in various environments.
Cookery Classes
Cooking integrates skills like measuring, reading recipes, and understanding scientific concepts. We encourage parents to involve children in food preparation, making them more likely to try new foods.
Dance & Music
Music and dance aid in developing language, motor coordination, and emotional understanding. Activities like singing and playing instruments enhance fine motor skills and cognitive abilities.
Drama
Role play and drama stimulate imagination and self-expression. Children participate in classroom plays, learning songs, dialogues, and creating props and costumes.
Summer/Winter Camps
These 15-day themed programs during school breaks engage children in art, craft, drama, and music, fostering peer interaction and expanding their knowledge.
Parent and Child Activities
We organize activities involving parents to understand their child’s development stage better, easing parental stress and enhancing parent-child relationships.
