OFFERED BY SUNSHINE KIDS ACADEMY
Nursery &
Preschool
Ages 6 - 36 months
Located in the same building as CIS, Sunshine Kids Academy, our sister school, provides a nurturing Nursery and Preschool experience focused on early childhood education. SKA follows the Montessori method to lay a strong educational foundation for young learners in a vibrant and engaging environment.
At Sunshine Kids Academy, young children ages 6 months to 3 years old, thrive in an atmosphere designed to foster their natural curiosity and developmental needs. With a strong emphasis on sensory-based and practical life activities, SKA encourages independence and confidence from an early age. Programs at SKA are tailored to cultivate the cognitive, emotional, and social skills necessary for lifelong learning. Our dedicated educators guide each child through a personalized learning journey, ensuring they are well-prepared for the next steps in their educational path at Chuo International School.
Curriculum Framework
In Montessori+, children learn by making choices, exploring deeply, and reflecting on experiences. This independence builds adaptability, creativity, and resilience, empowering every learner to confidently navigate challenges and embrace opportunities in a changing world.
Beginning Academics
Language & Communication:
Songs and stories spark early listening, speaking, and joyful communication.
Math:
Stacking, sorting, and rhythm games build patterns, shapes, and numbers.
Experiential Learning
Science & Sensory:
Sensory play inspires curiosity, discovery, and first problem-solving skills.
Social Studies & Global Citizenship:
Shared routines teach kindness, empathy, and community belonging naturally.
Social & Personal
Social & Emotional Development:
Caring relationships nurture trust, confidence, and healthy emotional growth.
Cultural Studies & Second Language:
Songs, gestures, and sounds introduce respectful cultural language awareness.
Digital-Age Learning
Arts:
Painting, singing, and pretend play encourage joyful self-expression.
Physical Education:
Climbing, crawling, and dancing build coordination, balance, and strength.
Inquiry
Based
Young children explore through touch and movement, asking simple questions and noticing cause-and-effect early on.
Research
Based
Infants experiment naturally with objects, forming the first steps toward problem-solving by toddlerhood.
Objective
Based
Through routines, children set small goals like feeding themselves or completing puzzles, building confidence early.
Play
Based
Children learn through joyful play; physical activity develops motor skills, pretend play fosters imagination.
Themed
Based
Themed experiences like “My Family” or “Nature” spark early connections to language, math, and science.
Creativity
Based
Art, music, and movement allow self-expression; toddlers combine ideas, showing originality in play and creation.