BMS ECE Program is more than just a preschool; it's a nurturing haven where your child's curiosity and creativity blossom. Our play-based curriculum empowers children to become happy, confident learners, ready to take on the world.
The International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) was introduced in 2020 to improve our curriculum and to meet the needs of our children at such a crucial stage of development. The IEYC focuses on playful learning experiences that nurture curiosity, agency, and inquiry. It also emphasizes the importance of child-focused learning and development.
Some of the benefits of the IEYC include:
- A seamless link between early years and Cambridge Primary
- Fostering creativity and reflection in students
- Providing a foundation for future learning
Pedagogy
- Montessori Inspired - Practical life activities, sensorial exploration, cultural exploration, collaboration of daily life
- Reggio Emilia - Making thinking visible, documentation, open ended exploration and loose parts, nature based activities
- Play based - Center based learning for Language and Mathematics, Expressive arts
ECE Themes (examples)
- Term 1: Healthy Habits and Play Outside
- Term 2: Press It Click It and Busy Builders
- Term 3: Going Places and Dinosaur Detectives
- Term 4: My Toy Shop and Let’s Have a Party
Key Advantages of BMS ECE Program
Social Interaction
It encourages collaboration, communication, and negotiation with peers, which help develop social skill and emotional intelligence.
Child-centered
Activities are tailored to the interests, abilities and developmental stages of children, allowing them to take the lead in their learning experiences.
Active Engagement
Children learn by actively engaging with their environment, materials and their peers, which fosters exploration and experimentation.
Intrinsic Motivation
Play-based learning capitalizes on children’s natural curiosity and desire to explore, making learning enjoyable and motivating without the need of external rewards.