Kindergarten and Toddlers

Since its opening in 1999, the Taman Rama Kindergarten has had a strong commitment to the development of high standards of International Education. Many steps have been implemented to involve all aspects of education and we have had excellent contributions from the teachers, parents, students and the general community to assist us in pursuing this aim.

To meet the required standards of International education a number of developments and innovations have been introduced to the existing education system.

I. Curriculum Development
The Kindergarten school uses a bilingual system of education. English is used 90% of the time for instructional and communication language in the classroom. This allows the children to become active with English from an early age.

English lessons are taught by native English speaking teachers and cover all aspects of development. The aspects of childhood development which follow the national curriculum include:
1. Moral Science and religion
2. Social, emotional and Independence
3. Language
4. Cognitive/ Mathematics, thinking skills and problem solving
5. Physical development and motor skills
6. Art, Craft, Music, Dance.

The six subjects are taught using a thematic system. Daily lessons are integrated into classroom and outside activities, which allows the students to be able to:
1. Behave accordingly and independently with confidence in all activities.
2. Use accurate and correct English to effectively express their opinions and thoughts.
3. Develop students’ ability to critically think and solve problems.
4. Control body movements and promote physical development.
5. Encourage growth through imagination and learn to appreciate the arts.

II. Development of Annual Activities
Kindergarten celebrates a range of activities in the yearly calendar that are designed in accordance with the students learning needs. The activities which promote the students development and growth include:
1. Extracurricular activities, dance, drawing etc.
2. Picnics
3. Theme-based activities
4. All major religious days are celebrated and observed, as are national holidays; International Mother’s day, Children’s day, Teachers’ day, Grandparents’ day and many others.
5. Social events

III. Facilities
Art facilities
Music & Dance Room
Drama / mini Theatre, Video room and Library
Is used as visual and audio media to encourage alternative forms of learning especially story telling.

Sporting & Recreational Facilities
Swimming pool
Sports field
Basket ball hall
Badminton hall with stage

Academic Facilities
Classroom with air-conditioning and toilet room attached.
Class sizes do not exceed 20 students. For each class there is one qualified teacher and assistant.
Computer room with 20 units

Learning Centre.
This room is designed to introduce real life scenarios or situations for the students to learn in a practical manner.

Restaurant centre
Camping centre
Indoor play area
Grocery stall centre (supermarket stand)

Stages
The education phases in the Kindergarten are as follows:
1. Toddler : Age 2 – 3 years : time 09.00 – 11.00
2. Nursery : Age 3 – 4 years : time 08.00 – 11.00
3. Kindergarten : Age 4 – 5 years : time 08.00 – 11.00
4. Preparatory : Age 5 – 6 years : time 08.00 – 12.00

Supervised recess