The Learning Cycles are theme based and change every two to three months, incorporating best practices into our curriculum. We believe that incorporating character education into the curriculum will create active citizens, lifelong learners, and loyal friends. Therefore, we work throughout the year with our six core values: respect, gratitude, kindness, curiosity, honesty, and knowledge. Our biggest differential is our approach to the human being, with its singular needs, interests, and ch
The Three Prime Areas of Learning are particularly crucial for igniting children’s curiosity and enthusiasm for learning, and building their capacity to learn, form relationships and thrive.
Both indoor and outdoor play are part of the daycare program.
The daycare child needs to develop fine muscle and large muscle control, movement coordination and dexterity. Music, climbing, balancing, and dance are some of the activities offered.
Activities that promote the development of self-help skills and Activities that encourage good health and safety habits.
Weekly interactions with adults and other children develop interpersonal communication.
Providing an environment for children to work independently and to share and to work cooperatively in small groups.
Helping children appreciate differences and respect personal feelings and property of others, while developing interpersonal communication.
Helping children develop a positive self-concept and an accurate perception of self.
Helping children express positive and negative feelings in appropriate ways.
Providing a comfortable atmosphere in which children feel proud of their cultural heritage and cultural sharing is encouraged.
Early literacy skills, science, math, cooking, and problem solving are some examples of the Intellectual stimulation is provided at Stars for Life Childcare Education. Below are some practical examples of activities that are planned throughout each area of knowledge:
Our Expressive Art and Design program champions creativity and self-expression through diverse art forms like drawing, painting, sculpting, and toy making. Children explore color theory by mixing paints and enjoy musical exploration. Dramatic play is fostered by creating simple storylines, and crucial fine motor skills are continuously developed through activities like clay play, using scissors, and writing.
Our program fosters a deep connection with nature and early scientific inquiry. Children observe weather and season changes, quietly explore nature during walks and gardening, and watch insects and plants grow. They use scientific tools, measure/mix ingredients, and explore basic colors. Field trips, science experiments, cooking, gardening, and nature activities develop wonder and critical thinking, alongside sequencing, map drawing, and animal investigations.
Our mathematics curriculum introduces foundational concepts through hands-on exploration. Children identify and create patterns, understand sizes, and specify shapes like circles and triangles. Activities include matching items, determining similarities and differences, and identifying/counting numbers 1 to 10. We emphasize one-to-one correspondence, sorting by attributes, understanding "more," "less," and "same," grasping time (night/day), and exploring money through play.
Our literacy program fosters a love for language and storytelling. Children engage with rich narratives, retelling them in their own words and answering thoughtful questions to develop comprehension. Foundational skills are built by learning to hold writing tools and understanding left-to-right reading. Vocabulary expands through active listening and repetition.
