Smart Talent (Tadika Cerah Bintang), Simpang Ampat, Penang

Smart Talent (Tadika Cerah Bintang), Simpang Ampat, Penang is a family-friendly kindergarten where teachers and parents work closely together to optimise learning outcomes for the children. Catering for the age group of 2 to 6 years, the kindergarten provides a fun and safe environment whereby nurturing teachers enable children to be intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically ready for primary school.

Holistic Development Using the Well-Rounded Smart Talent 3-in-1 System

Using the proven Smart Talent 3-in-1 System, children are given equal opportunities to focus on both academic and non-academic learning areas. It imparts a holistic education to the children by engaging all aspects of the learner, including mentally, physically and spiritually. Under this system, teachers do not use a one-size-fits-all approach as children learn in different ways and develop at their own pace. Each lesson is tailored to the unique needs and abilities of the child to make learning more effective.

For Smart Talent, the goal is to spark a love of learning from an early age that will last for an entire lifetime. To do so, teachers pay attention to what children are interested in and they plan themes to help them expand their knowledge in different areas. They design fun, play-based activities and hands-on experiences (both indoors and outdoors) that make children excited to learn. For instance, if children are learning about animals, they may do so through songs, stories, crafts, books and even a trip to the zoo; or they may dress up in costumes and play games that help them distinguish between the different sounds of animals. When children’s interests are incorporated into the daily flow, learning naturally becomes enjoyable.

The well-rounded curriculum is complemented with plenty of co-curricular activities like excursions, cultural celebrations, annual concert and parent-bonding activities. Collectively, all these experiences contribute to a strong foundation of the following milestones that will empower children for future success.

• Mastered the three main languages: English, Bahasa Melayu and Chinese. With comprehensive practice, children will demonstrate improved ability to listen, speak, read and write. 
• Developed good reading habits through the one-to-one reading programme.
• Acquired academic knowledge, essential life skills and digital literacy with the guidance of dedicated teachers.
• Strengthened their leadership skills and self-confidence as they work with peers in group activities.
• Refined their ability to think creatively, make decisions and problem-solve through a wide variety of open-ended learning opportunities. These experiences stretch children’s ability to approach challenges from new perspectives.  

Supportive Teachers for a Great Preschool Experience

All Smart Talent teachers hold a minimum Diploma in Early Childhood Education alongside skills and experiences to optimise learning outcomes. As part of the Smart Talent franchise network, they are required to attend regular training to ensure their teaching practices are continuously improved. Teachers are encouraged to prioritise not only children’s achievements but also their well-being. Therefore, for anyone visiting the kindergarten, you will observe a favourable culture where teachers support children with positive language and reiterate good behaviours by being good role models themselves. On top of that, parents who enrol their child at Smart Talent will benefit from a good two-way communication, which is necessary for the child’s success.