H.A.P.P.Y Curriculum
& Elly’s Approach
& Elly’s Approach
A child's inherent intelligence isn't determined by the number of brain cells they're born with, but rather by the connections formed between those cells. These connections, crucial for cognitive development, are cultivated through the experiences and stimuli provided in the early years.
The H.A.P.P.Y curriculum takes a unique approach to nurturing these connections by creating a diverse and engaging environment that stimulates various aspects of a child's brain. It is a handpicked blend of renowned educational methodologies and incorporates diverse perspectives and methodologies. Caregivers and educators provide multifaceted environment that encourages exploration, critical thinking, and curiosity, laying the groundwork for a child's holistic development.
Areas Of Learning And Development
Communication, Language & Literacy
Physical Development
Social and Emotional Development
Mathematics Development
Understanding the World
Expressive Arts
At Little Elly we firmly believe in tailoring the educational experience to suit each child's individual needs. We adopt a combination of philosophies and take a unique approach that aligns with the values and goals of our parents and the needs of our children.
Gardner Approach
Montessori Approach
Waldorf Approach
Bloom Approach
Learning style theory
Learning style theory
The H.A.P.P.Y Curriculum applies the Montessori approach through the implementation of self-directed learning, independence and hands-on exploration. Each Little Elly centre has a motor skills room dedicated to introducing children to work in an independent Montessori environment. This is a prepared environment that is conducive to learning. Children are exposed to a variety of practical and sensory materials to promote hands-on learning and discovery.
Our teachers observe each child's interests, strengths and needs to tailor instruction accordingly. Children are provided with the freedom to express and pursue their interests. This aligns with the Montessori approach in a way that each child is respected and valued in a supportive environment.
Order
Free Choice
Teacher guidance
Interest
Context
Movement
Learning from peers
The Waldorf approach mainly focuses on holistic development. This is deeply rooted in the H.A.P.P.Y curriculum wherein a theme is chosen each month and these themes and concepts dictate each month's activities. Children are exposed to natural materials and a lot of imaginative play throughout the month. A nurturing environment is created where children are provided with means for artistic expression through rhythm, music, movement and routines.
Little Elly also strongly encourages reading as a habit and prioritises storytime and oral recitations which are endorsed strongly by the Waldorf approach. Teachers often tell stories in our reading corner orally or through puppetry in our dedicated puppet theatre using rich language and imagery to engage children’s imagination.
Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences suggests that individuals have different types of intelligences, and these should be recognized and nurtured in education. The H.A.P.P.Y curriculum recognises that intelligence is not a singular trait but is a collection of different bits of intelligence.
All the age-appropriate activities designed at Little Elly are created keeping the 8 unique intelligences in mind ranging from musical to interpersonal. The child is then observed to understand how they process the information provided to them and how they interact with the world around them.
Bloom’s Taxonomy is a powerful tool that ensures that the H.A.P.P.Y Curriculum is well-rounded. Through its implementation, we ensure that children are engaged in activities that target different levels of thinking and not just memorization. This approach classifies learning objectives into three major domains:
The H.A.P.PY curriculum is most concerned with the Cognitive aspect and it is actively considered in our process of Evaluation and Assessment. As preschoolers are still in an early development stage, we at Little Elly focus on creating a fun and engaging learning environment that uses a variety of activities to target all levels of Bloom's Taxonomy.
Applying the Learning style theory to the H.A.P.P.Y Curriculum helps us recognise how each child is best able to absorb information. According to the theory Learning Styles are broadly categorized into 4 learning styles: Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic and Written.
At Little Elly, our main focus is on identifying how each child prefers to absorb information. Our teachers accommodate a flexible approach to their instruction to accommodate all the different kinds of learners thus creating a more inclusive and effective learning environment where children of diverse learning styles can thrive.
