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We have heard a lot about the importance of stimulation and brain growth, and the first three
years of life are critical to a child's intellectual and emotional development. Thus a lack of stimulation can be
very detrimental to a child's development.
We, at Cherie Hearts recognize the purpose of having an infant and toddler curriculum is to
provide ample opportunities for infants and toddlers to have their first exploration, first discovery, first
experience, and much more.
The developmental domains that set the foundation for infants and toddlers are: -
- Language and Communication
- Cognitive
- Social
- Emotional
- Physical
Many aspects of development occur in more than one domain. Exploration, perception,
communication, mobility, self-competence, trust, relationships, independence and impulse control
(around 18 months) are all goals of development for infants and toddlers.
Experiences and activities that support these areas make the best 'curriculum' for infants
and toddlers. As such My First Journey consists of activities that stimulate the development of
the various domains and could help to meet the needs of every infant and toddler.
With My First Journey, infants and toddlers would have a collection of first
experiences and it also recognises the most important 'things' in a child's environment are stable, loving,
attentive educarers.


The Jump Start Years Curriculum introduces various learning experiences to develop children’s various intelligences identified in the following areas: -
- Fine Motor Skills
- Cognitive Domain
- Gross Motor Skills
- Language Acquisition
- Aesthetic & Affective Domains


The Bridging Years enhances on what the children have been exposed to
in Jump Start Years and introduces learning experiences to develop children’s various intelligences
as identified in the following areas: -
- Aesthetic & Creative
- Environmental Awareness
- Language & Literacy
- Motor Development
- Mathematical Thinking
- Self & Social Awareness
The curriculum is carried out in a conducive learning environment where children are given opportunities to explore and extend their learning using various learning centres. This helps to cultivate a positive ‘I can learn’ attitude among the children. The activities, materials and games in the learning centres are specially designed to
engage children in their thinking and active learning. This helps support the planned lessons, reinforces the concepts by revisiting, and promotes self-directed, independent and co-operative play and learning.
The School Readiness Programme for Kindergarten 2 children is a holistic approach designed specially to help the children transit smoothly from pre-school to the formal system in Primary School. The School Readiness Programme will emphasize
on academic achievements, nurture and prepare children for the social and emotional adjustments that they will face in a Primary One school setting.
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