Foundation Phase (Kindergarten)
Pre KG to Grade 2
Foundation (Kindergarten) Stage 1, 2, and 3 nurture the cognitive and motor skills of tender minds through a warm caring, and stimulating atmosphere provided to encourage curiosity and development of motor and cognitive skills through a variety of creative, kinesthetic, and problem-solving activities.
Our curriculum is designed to enable children to develop a love for learning. Adopting the learning-through-play method, using a wide range of learning materials and activities, in both classroom and free-flow environments, young minds explore language and literacy, numeracy, discovering and understanding the world (science), physical development, creativity and performance, the customs of different countries and social skills through collaboration with each other. Emphasis on individual attention will help each child gain confidence in his/her abilities.
Through the exploration of language, numeracy, and the world around them, children develop confidence in communication, gross and fine motor skills, and interpersonal skills.
Music, Art and Craft, Physical Education, and Sports activities are a part of the curriculum with many opportunities for children to participate in a variety of fun-filled activities that include but are not limited to Sports Day, Annual Day, and Graduation Day, etc. Also story time, field trips, themed Assemblies, and Open House events provide opportunities for KG students to directly share their learning with the community.
Learning flows seamlessly at our OLA (Outdoor Learning Area) offering children opportunities for physical activity, freedom, movement, and promoting a sense of well-being. OLA allows children to make the most efficient use of resources and builds on interests and enthusiasm with a sense of wonder.
Incorporating cookery into the kindergarten curriculum is a valuable investment in the holistic development of young learners. This hands-on activity teaches children the basics of cooking (without fire) while fostering essential life skills, nurturing creativity, and promoting healthy eating habits.
Our biweekly cookery sessions build confidence and curiosity, helping children explore through their senses and develop fine motor skills and cognitive abilities. These activities also integrate cross-curricular links, such as following sequences, measuring ingredients, and understanding time, offering excellent practice for foundational language, math, and science concepts in an engaging and practical manner.
Introducing Arabic language education at the kindergarten level provides young learners with a foundational understanding of one of the world's oldest and most widely spoken languages. At Springdales, our program enhances cognitive development, cultural awareness, and multilingual skills.
Our curriculum uses nursery rhymes, songs, and simple phrases like greetings, numbers, and classroom commands to foster language skills and cultural appreciation. Through play-based learning, storytelling, and hands-on activities, we make learning enjoyable and effective. The program covers alphabet learning, speaking and listening skills, reading simple words, writing by tracing letters, and exploring Arabic culture through traditional songs, dances, and customs.
Resources and educational materials, toys and audio-visual facilities and in-class access to the internet at the direction of the teacher enhance the journey of exploration and learning while field trips enable widening of horizons outside of school.
Specialist staff support children in Arabic, Arts, Music, Dance and Swimming.
Continuous Assessment is used for providing on-going feedback to all the stakeholders as well as help the team of qualified teachers to redesign their plan in consultation with parents to ensure that each child meets targets. Our teaching staff are facilitators who create and use programmes with care and thoughtfulness to make learning a joyful experience for each child.
