CURRICULUM MODEL
Voted Singapore's Best Literacy Programme, Again
Little Green House takes immense pride in nurturing young minds with our award-winning Literacy SMART™ Programme for children aged 2 months to 6 years. We start our students on their early literacy journey, with a focus on helping children confidently develop their 4 core language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing), both in English and Mandarin.
Little Green House aims to equip children with essential and proper knowledge, skills and attitudes for them to become:
- Active Listeners
- Passionate Readers
- Creative Writers
- Charismatic Speakers
Our Literacy SMART™ Programme is designed around 3 central pillars:
- The Growing SMART Journey
- The Blooming SMART Challenges
- The Nurturing SMART Sanctuary
In addition, our framework has close alignment with the Early Years Development Framework (EYDF) by the Early Childhood Development Agency and the Nurturing Early Learners (NEL) framework by the Ministry of Education. Through the suite of quality programmes and diverse learning experiences on offer, children will be able to discover and deepen their knowledge of themselves and the world around them, gaining independence and building their strong foundational skills which help them become a confident, well-rounded and happy Literacy SMART™ Kid by age 6.
Pillar 1 : The Growing SMART Journey
Little Green House’s Growing SMART Journey infuses a play-based approach to pre-literacy learning which fosters essential life skills and a passion for learning. It encourages self-discovery, boosts language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing), aligns with the NEL Framework, encompasses holistic development and offers engaging thematic activities.
- STAR Whole Language Approach
- STAR Phonics Approach
- STAR Advanced Reading Approach
- SMART Thematic Approach
Read more about our approaches by clicking on the titles below.
Our unique learning approach, based on Constructivist Learning Theory, leads students from broad concepts and progressively narrowing their focus, emphasizing literature and text comprehension. It fosters active engagement, critical thinking, and effective reading strategies, promoting a deeper understanding of the material.
Our STAR Advanced Reading Approach covers the fundamentals of book handling, left-to-right reading and book-related terms. It bridges spoken and written language, fostering confident, expressive and fluent reading. Our focus is on developing enjoyment, preferences, and skills through cues like phonics, syntax and knowledge of content. We encourage self-assessment and correction, word decoding, vocabulary enrichment, genre exploration, comprehension skills, and personal opinions.
Our unique learning approach adopts a bottom-to-up strategy, supporting the Behavior Learning Theory. Starting with specific examples, it gradually builds a broader understanding, employing the Alphabetic principle to enhance literacy and language skills. We use a variety of reading strategies – phonetic awareness, sight-word recognition, contextual and semantic cueing – to provide direct association of sounds to letters!
Our SMART Thematic Approach centers on Theme teaching, where a variety of activities are crafted around a central idea. These activities are woven into the entire curriculum over a few days to weeks. Themes often evolve into in-depth projects, driven by children’s questions and interests, fostering engaging and holistic learning experiences.
Did You Know?
The books used in the STAR Advanced Reading Programme are specially chosen to provide a rich experience with challenging context to make reading fun!
For Pre Nursery to Nursery 1
Let’s explore how this tailored curriculum offers a multitude of advantages for our little learners at this crucial stage of their early education.
The STAR Junior curriculum at Little Green House presents dynamic, holistic, and purposeful hands-on activities that foster self-discovery and exploration. Embracing a play-based method for pre-literacy education, it cultivates essential life skills and instills a passion for lifelong learning in children.
In STAR Junior, your child will be enlightened by the 4 main learning experiences:
- STAR Story Time
- STAR Phonics Time
- STAR Motor Fun Time – Gross and Fine Motor Skills
- STAR Discovery Play Time
In Little Green House, we believe in the power of meaningful and engaging thematic activities designed to stimulate their growing minds and nurture comprehensive development. In SMART Thematic, 4 main learning experiences awaits eager learners:
- Creative Vibes – Art, Music and Movement
- Pre Literacy Bloom
- Numeracy Growth
- Make Believe World
This curriculum looks into a realm of comprehensive activities that foster children’s development across various domains, embracing engaging themes that hold significant meaning for their growth and learning journey.
For Nursery 2 to Kindergarten 2
As our little learners grow, we aim to foster a deeper appreciation for language while honing essential communication abilities through engaging literature-based activities. Let’s explore our specialized curriculum for Nursery 2 to Kindergarten 2 children, dedicated to advancing language skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing and to develop them holistically
In this unique educational experience dedicated to fostering language development in children, our program focuses on sharpening skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
In STAR Literacy, little learners will be engaged in 4 literacy-based learning experiences:
- STAR Story Time
- STAR Phonics Time
- STAR Reading Time
- STAR Fun Time
Through literature-based activities, we aim to create an engaging environment that nurtures and advances proficiency across various language domains.
For SMART Thematic, children in our centres participate in meaningful themes that build and nurture various aspects of their growth. We focus on activities that align closely with the NEL (Nurturing Early Learners) Framework and promote holistic development.
In SMART Thematic, children will be thrive through 4 thematic-based learning experiences:
- Literacy Bloom
- Discovery Moments
- Creative Vibes – Art, Music and Movement
- Numeracy Growth
- Move Smart
With our thematic-based approach, children not only flourish academically but also develop a well-rounded skill set, fostering a love for learning and empowering them to navigate the world with confidence and creativity
Pillar 2: The Blooming SMART Challenges
- Literacy SMARTTM Progressive Challenges
- Literacy SMARTTM Termly Challenges
Literacy SMARTTM Progressive Challenges
- My Spelling Dictionary / My First Pictionary
- My SMART Reading Passport
- My SMART Listening @ Sound Factory.The Blooming SMART Challenges work together to boost language competence and confidence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. They help improve literacy and enhance fluency in social interactions, cultural understanding, and contextual communication, empowering children to become confident and culturally aware communicators in our globalized world.
Literacy SMARTTM Termly Challenges
Our approach to Termly Literacy SMARTTM Challenges at Little Green House features a range of engaging events, such as :
- World Book Celebration : Encourages children to explore the world of literature and accomplished writers.
- SMART Creative Writer : Nurtures and establish the love for creative writing
- SMART News Today : Promotes awareness of current affairs in the world
- “Hear Ye! Hear Ye!” hones bilingual public speaking skills, fostering effective communication.
- Our spelling bee competitions, “Spell It Out!” and “Sound It Out!” focus on spelling and phonetic awareness.These challenges collectively provide a platform for children to proudly showcase their evolving language skills, from reading and writing to speaking and listening, in a fun and educational manner.
Pillar 3: The Nurturing SMART Sanctuary
Our Nurturing SMART Sanctuary comprises of :
- SMART Teachers
- Literacy SMART™ School Environment
- SMART Parents and Community
SMART Teachers
Literacy SMART School Environment
We believe that when children are given a head start in literacy (listening, speaking, reading and writing), they will be able to develop holistically. At Little Green House, we take pride in creating a literacy rich and conducive environment with age-appropriate readers, periodicals and current news clippings at our reading corners. Award winning book titles are also placed in the children’s class library for easy access. The classroom walls are filled with visual charts, deciphering common words with pictorials to promote independent learning.
Our Literacy SMART™ School Environment comprises of 8 Iconic Learning Zones:
The Language Lab :
Features award-winning books and news articles to engage children in real-world topics.
The Light & Sound Factory :
Provides advanced audio content to enhance phonetics and word associations.
The Performance Lab :
Creative expression options include the Art Lab, Performance Lab, and Make-Believe Play Pods
The Writing Lab :
A zone where children master the written word and develop good penmanship skills for English and Mandarin
The Sensorial Lab :
Delve into textures and marvel at findings in a delightful sensorial play area.
The Numeracy Lab :
A zone for children to grasp and practice math concepts using various manipulatives such as pretend play
The Art Lab :
An area for children to practice their art techniques and skills while exploring different art media, tools and materials
Exploratory Play / Water Play :
A much loved zoned by children as they enjoy water play and explore elements of nature to strengthen motor skills
The Literacy SMARTTM Language Acquisition Model
Join us in cultivating a lifelong passion for language and effective communication.
Together, let’s shape a brighter future for our young learners through the power of language and literacy.
Our Awards
Our accomplishments are a testament to the quality of our education we provide to children in our centres.
