by on 18/10/2018 4590
"Nurturing Young Minds," the preschool motto goes. A decade on, Kids Academy, Petaling Jaya continues to provide innovative programmes for preschool-aged children. A team of professionals with over 40 years of combined working experiences came together to define education for the changing world so that children will not only be primary school ready but also future prepared.
The preschool is nestled in a corner lot within a serene neighbourhood in Petaling Jaya, surrounded by a windbreak of trees. In the interiors of this two-storey white bungalow are inspired environments designed with careful consideration. It is homey, yet fitted with an optimum array of learning spaces where creativity flows with little interruption. Facilities include science lab, library, gym area, makers station, learning corners, music room, kitchen, indoor playroom, as well as a large front yard where children can get up close with nature.
Kids Academy aims to foster the intellectual, creative, social, emotional and physical development of children and to inspire a lifelong love of learning. Therefore, it uses a curriculum that embraces the best practices of early childhood education worldwide including the Reggio Emilia approach. It is constructed to help children build a strong foundation of academic knowledge and connect to the world with 21st century skills.
An integrated approach to learning implies plenty of hands-on activities where children are encouraged to be fully involved in the learning process and be in the quest to discover knowledge. The environment becomes the teacher and outdoor elements are used in thoughtful ways to guide their learning. As children dig their hands into the soil in the garden, they learn more than just the science behind growing plants, they pick up branches that can be turned into art, they weigh stones to learn the value of numbers, they observe the birds flying across the sky and relate that to the song played during music time; it really brings the concepts of all subject areas to life and it’s definitely a more impactful way to learn.
The following illustrates the essential subjects covered in the Kids Academy curriculum:
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Robotics Coding & STEM
Children at Kids Academy benefit from valuable robotics and coding training that is made compulsory for all instead of being offered as an enrichment, like most other schools. They are given the opportunity to dive deep and explore the logic and structure of programming and coding while learning STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) topics. Being able to experiment with their ideas, be exposed to the process of designing and to conquer the challenge given, children really learn a lot from this alone, including the essential critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Kids Academy takes pride in their range of educational offerings (explained further below), making this the place to inspire children to become the leaders and innovators of tomorrow.
FasTrackids®
This programme allows children to be constructively curious and at the same time develop their communication, concentration, self-esteem and social skills. Interestingly, Kids Academy is the only franchise that has the complete suites of the FasTrack programme and is proud to offer them to their students. The fascinating and educational subjects include:
Kindermusik®
Using the award-winning ABC Music & Me curriculum, this programme allows children to move, sing, pretend and share their love for music. As children engage in the programme, they improve their memory, cognitive development, learning skills and their ability to express emotions.
Scholastic Early English
Scholastic Early English is a systematic and sequential English language learning programme that develops five key early childhood learning areas using the interactive whiteboard technology. Taught in constructive blocks, Scholastic Early English focuses on the mastery of these core language skills: vocabulary, phonics, reading, speaking and writing.
To keep up with the changing world, children at Kids Academy are enabled to sharpen their IQ (Intelligence Quotient), EQ (Emotional Quotient) and CQ (Creative Quotient) through this programme. Using mind-challenging brain development puzzles, children will be transformed into positive individuals who are prepared to overcome adversities in life.
The safety and well-being of everyone in the school continues to be their top priority as we adapt to the COVID-19 situation. The team has worked really hard to deliver their lessons virtually so that children can continue with their education and learning hasn’t stopped. They are proud to say that children are having fun attending virtual school!
Kids Academy employs a team of highly qualified staff. Ergo, all teachers here are diploma holders or higher, with an extensive background in either education or early childhood education. They maintain a low student-teacher ratio, ensuring all children receive personalised attention that is catered to their needs. What's more, parents are able to check their child's progress and view photos at the touch of a button through a mobile app.
The founders of Kids Academy are experts in their own realm and they each use their unique expertise to continuously inspire children to develop new knowledge and skills. This passion and evolving nature of education has won them many awards and special mentions, including:
- Preschool & Enrichment Centre category
- Best Early Childhood and Care Programme
- Best Interactive Education
- Best Children Enrichment Programme
- Best Nursery Programme
- Best Children Enrichment Programme
