At Smiling Bees Day School, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing, safe, and enriching environment where children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We recognize and support each child's unique needs, fostering their development through innovative and effective learning approaches. Our commitment extends beyond academics—we strive to cultivate holistic growth in physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development, empowering every child to reach their full potential.
At our school, we have embraced a unique educational approach that integrates the philosophies of Reggio Emilia, Montessori, and play-based learning. By combining these methods, we create a holistic, child-centered environment that nurtures every aspect of a child's development.
Our programs offer children opportunities for challenge and mastery, meaningful peer interactions, and support for their individual needs and interests. Through an integrated curriculum, children explore their environment using language and literacy, creative expression, science, math, sensory experiences, and motor activities. Activities are balanced between active and quiet, child-directed and teacher-directed, as well as group and individual learning experiences.
Reggio Emilia Approach: Originating in Italy, this philosophy views children as competent and capable learners. It emphasizes building relationships, fostering creativity and self-expression, and encouraging collaboration and active participation. The environment is considered the third teacher, playing a crucial role alongside adults and peers.
Montessori Philosophy: Developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, this method emphasizes independence, freedom within limits, and hands-on learning. A carefully prepared environment nurtures self-directed exploration and curiosity, allowing children to learn at their own pace.
Play-Based Learning: This approach recognizes play as essential to a child’s development. By providing a rich environment with open-ended materials, imaginative play, and social interaction, children are encouraged to explore, create, and learn through their interests.
Additionally, we may incorporate an emergent curriculum, a child-centered philosophy that evolves from children’s interests, questions, and experiences. This approach fosters active engagement, problem-solving, and critical thinking, ensuring that learning is dynamic, flexible, and responsive to both individual and group needs.
We focus on helping children develop socially, emotionally, and intellectually from a very young age. A play-based curriculum infused with early STEM learning to spark curiosity and creativity.