Enhanced Preschool Program

National Preschool Curriculum Content

1. For Nursery (Under 36 Months)

• The curriculum focuses on four key areas of development: Physical Development, Language, Cognitive Skills, and Social-Emotional Growth.
• Physical development includes motor skills, respiration, finger dexterity, and hand strength exercises, incorporating gross motor and fine motor activities through classroom lessons and outdoor play.
• Children engage in weekly sensory exercises, such as object identification, sound recognition, imitation activities, hand-washing, and assembling objects.
• Cognitive development activities include recognizing and differentiating objects, toys, animals, and plants, stimulating curiosity and interest in the surrounding world.
• Teachers balance structured learning and play-based exploration, while also ensuring proper nutrition, sleep, and hygiene to establish healthy routines and create a warm, enjoyable school experience.
• The “Learn to Speak with Your Child” program supports speech development for children aged 3 and helps those with delayed speech development catch up with their peers.

2. For Kindergarten (Ages 3 and Above)

The curriculum focuses on five areas of development: Cognition, Language, Aesthetic Appreciation, Physical Development, and Social-Emotional Skills.Cognitive and languageskills are the primary focus, with teachers helping children develop observation, comparison, classification, reasoning, and problem-solving abilities. Soft skills and communication skills are further developed through outdoor activities, field trips, and hands-on science experiments.

The STEM learning model is integrated into Character Development and Science Projects, helping children connect classroom lessons with real-life applications. The next important goal of the main curriculum is to systematically and strategically prepare children for Grade 1 through a well-structured School Readiness Program:

• Preschool (Chồi, age 4): Strengthens language skills, fine motor control, and hand development through activities like tracing and coloring.
• Kindergarten (Lá, age 5): Introduces letters, letter formation, and mathematical reasoning, ensuring children are fully prepared for Grade One.

Additional Learning Enrichment

In addition to the Vietnamese National Preschool Curriculum, children receive enhanced instruction in three key subjects from the HighScope Preschool Program: Creative Arts, Mathematics, and Science & Technology.

Creative Arts (Creative Art):

Children are given full creative freedom to express their ideas through diverse experiences with materials, colors, and artistic tools. This approach nurtures a love for art, an appreciation for beauty, and the ability to create in their unique way.

Science (Science):

Through scientific exploration, children gradually develop observational thinking, reasoning skills, and the ability to describe phenomena. Hands-on experiments allow them to learn through trial and error, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. The HighScope Science Teaching Method emphasizes independent and collaborative learning, encouraging a proactive and inquisitive mindset that serves as a foundation for future academic success.

Mathematics (Math):

Children engage in fun and practical math activities, built upon previously learned concepts. With HighScope, math is not limited to counting and shape recognition; instead, it is woven into everyday life, from cooking recipes to fashion design, architecture, and science. The HighScope Math Enrichment Program acts as a bridge, helping children appreciate the beauty of mathematics and apply it in real-world scenarios, games, and interdisciplinary projects.

Enhanced ESL Program

Enhanced Preschool English Program at Little People

The Enhanced Preschool English Program at Little People is specially designed to meet the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training’s English exposure requirements for preschoolers, while also incorporating an extended learning schedule with an American-standard curriculum. This program offers a harmonious blend of modern and traditional teaching methods, ensuring that young learners acquire English effectively and naturally.

Diverse Teaching Staff: The program features a multicultural learning environment, with both Vietnamese and native English-speaking teachers alternating in instruction. This approach helps children become familiar with different teaching styles, enhancing their language abilities, communication skills, confidence, and adaptability to an international setting.

Vocabulary Reflex-Based Learning: The curriculum emphasizes natural language absorption, helping children acquire English effortlessly. Lessons are integrated with engaging and lively songs, encouraging participation and making vocabulary retention easier. Additionally, the program includes interactive practice activities and creative games, fostering both language development and social skills.

Standardized Learning Outcomes: The program ensures that children meet the English exposure framework set by the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training, providing them with a strong English foundation for primary school.

Class Schedule:

• Nursery (30+ months old): 1 session per week with a Vietnamese teacher.
• Preschool & Kindergarten (Mầm & Chồi): 2 sessions per week with a Vietnamese teacher + 1 session with a native English teacher.
• Senior Kindergarten (Lá): 2 sessions per week with a Vietnamese teacher + 2 sessions with a native English teacher.

Supporting Subjects

Supporting subjects play a vital role in completing a well-rounded early education. While the Life Skills Program equips children with essential abilities for self-care and handling real-life situations, Art Programs nurture creativity and help shape children’s aesthetic sense from an early age. These subjects are integrated throughout most school years, while the Pre-Primary Program is specifically designed for Senior Kindergarten students (Lá) to help them transition smoothly into primary school. For more details, parents can explore the following subjects:

• Life Skills Program (Self-Care & Self-sufficient Skills)
• Art Programs, including Music & Movement (from age 3) and Visual Arts (from age 4)
• Pre-Primary Content, featuring Logical Math Thinking & Learning Skills Development