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Explore how a high-quality preschool education shapes young minds and fosters holistic development, guided by our Nurturing Early Learners NEL Framework.
Our NEL Framework serves as an essential guide for educators to deliver quality early childhood education tlored for children aged 4 to 6. It influences curriculum development in MOE Kindergarten MK, where educators share resources and guidelines with preschools across Singapore based on this framework.
The key messages of the NEL Framework emphasize:
Fostering a joyful start: Ensuring every child enjoys learning and is inspired to explore their surroundings.
Character-building and lifelong learning: Instilling values, social skills, and attitudes that set the foundation for harmonious living and continuous learning.
Collaborative effort: Working together with parents to support children's development in and out of school.
We believe preschoolers are natural learners who love to learn through play and experience. Preschool education should:
Nurture the joy of learning: Sparking curiosity and excitement in young minds.
Promote values, social skills, and attitudes: Shaping behaviors that foster a positive community spirit.
Encourage active participation: Enabling children to learn through hands-on activities and exploration.
The Key Stage Outcomes highlight the importance of comprehensive development during preschool years. They ensure children are well-prepared for future learning and life by cultivating essential knowledge, skills, and mindsets:
Moral understanding: Knowing right from wrong.
Social harmony: Sharing, playing together, and respecting others.
Empathy and care: Demonstrating kindness and consideration towards those around them.
Inquisitiveness: Curiosity to explore the world.
Communication skills: Expressing thoughts and feelings effectively.
Self-confidence: Comfort with themselves in various settings.
Physical well-being: Developing coordination, healthy habits, and appreciation for arts.
Nurturing values, social skills, and a positive attitude towards learning are crucial. These three aspects form the core of children's development and lay the groundwork for lifelong learning:
Values: Shaping decisions based on respect, responsibility, care, and honesty.
Social emotional competencies: Skills to understand oneself and relate positively with others through self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship management, and decision-making skills.
Learning dispositions: Dispositions like perseverance, reflection, appreciation, innovation, wonder, curiosity, and engagement that drive a lifelong thirst for knowledge.
To support children in achieving their full potential, teachers should focus on these five learning areas:
Aesthetics Creative Expression
Discovery of the World
Health, Safety, Motor Skills Development
Language and Literacy
Numeracy
Parents play a significant role in their child’s development during preschool years:
Cognitive Non-Cognitive Growth: Balance attention between cognitive skills like math and science with non-cognitive skills such as empathy and self-control.
Collaboration with Educators: Work closely with your child's teachers to reinforce positive attitudes towards learning at home and school.
Enrich Learning Experiences: Encourage exploration, questioning, and creativity beyond the classroom.
Parents can ensure a smooth transition from preschool to primary school by:
Fostering indepence in dly tasks like dressing or packing lunch.
Promoting responsibility, such as setting up study routines at home.
Encouraging social interaction: Practice sharing and teamwork through playdates.
Educators can access detled information on the NEL Framework and resources via the NEL Portalhttps:nelportal.gov.sg. This comprehensive platform offers guidance on designing learning experiences that cater to diverse children's needs effectively.
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