ABOUT US:
Lilliputs preschool is a new and innovative preschool where toddlers discover their own gifts and talents so they can play explore and learn. Our school follows the play way method where learning is a child-centric way of teaching in informal and natural environment to suit each child's interest. MANAGEMENT:
Lilliputs preschool is started by Sweta Bubna Gupta and is headed by Ms. Shru
ti Bubna. Sweta has done her ECCD course from Podar International School and has been successfully running a multi-activity centre along with Shruti for over seven years in Central Mumbai and is very well regarded in the industry. She has over 250 children of age group 3-13 years attending her multi-activity centre which dabbles in varied subjects such as Phonetics. English, Maths, Hindi etc. Further she also runs a franchise of I-Maths which teaches Maths in an intelligent way. The sisters are passionate on bring quality education at affordable rates for her students and believe that it is imperative to generate interest in children at an early age which enables them to hone their skills and utilize their full potential. FACULTY:
We have well qualified, experienced teachers, equipped with the latest technologies in teaching. Under the guidance of these teachers our children are exposed to the interactive white board and to hands-on display boards--- their teaching-learning tools. We also have a shadow teacher who are ably guided by counsellor. Her job profile is not just to tutor the child academically, but to make him/her more receptive to learning. Teachers are well supported by the management through regular in-service sessions and workshops to enhance their challenging and innovative teaching, in the focus to develop skills and provide value education. FEATURED PROGRAMMES:
a. Early birds i.e play school starts from 1.9 yrs
In this program, the kids explore materials and activities, discover new concepts and build social skills. As we know, children are wonderfully inquisitive at this age. We support curiosity and offer encouragement to discover new answers. Each child develops talents and abilities through play with peers and teachers, and is allowed to grow at his/her own pace. b. Pre-kindergarten 2.9 yrs
One of the many challenges four-year-old face is the transition from being taken care of to realizing they can do more for themselves. This program encourages sharing, cooperation, hugging and talking, to develop self-control and self-esteem. More practical life skills like learning to tell time and manage their own activities are also developed. c. Kindergarten 3.5 yrs
The program is designed to prepare children for the big transition to primary school. Children will practice many social, developmental, intellectual and physical skills through the year. Self-help skills will be highlighted. This is the year when the children will enjoy a structured academic day with a balance of the core curriculum and specialized subjects. CURRICULUM:
Our curriculum is designed to help the teachers weave the many elements together by using a balanced, comprehensive and stimulating preschool curriculum. Thus, Lilliputs preschool develops each child's potential and ensures individual success.
# Numeracy Alive Program:
This enriching programme serves as a meaningful and concrete way for children to acquire early mathematical concepts through hands-on learning materials from the child's own environment, game boards, work cards and worksheets.
# Integrated Language Arts Program:
A multi-sensory, thematic approach that combines stories, art, phonics and language experiences has been developed to bring meaning to the learning of the alphabet, reading and writing.
# Activity Based Language Studies Program:
Lilliputs Preschool offers fun and effective ways of learning languages other than English, e.g. Hindi and Marathi through songs, stories, drama and movement.
# Technology Integrated Learning
Lilliputs Preschool uses special child-friendly software that gives children a technological head start while teaching them the basics of language, their environment and mathematics. We cater to interactive learning programme through the interactive white boards and hands on display boards.
# Move with Music Programme
This is movement-based music programme uniquely designed to nurture, refine and extend young children's musical abilities and enjoyment through songs, musical stories, percussion instruments and expressive movements.
Learning Programme
Emphasis will be placed on Science process skills. These skills include observing, measuring, hypothesising, predicting, planning, carrying out investigations, interpreting and presenting information in such a way as to be understood. The presentation of information will depend upon the age ability of the child. We aim to stimulate the curiosity of the child, to encourage them to question in order that answers can be found and understood. CREATIVE EXPRESSION:
# Learning is Fun
Activities that will enhance the Learning programme at LILLIPUTS PRESCHOOL
# Yoga
A mind and body building activity for concentration and attitude building as also for relaxation.
# Gym
An exercise to help children with motor development and concentration to help increase their attention span.
# Water Play / Splashing Around
Children will be exposed to Water play and Sand play in troughs at the Pre-Nursery and Nursery levels. They will then be given the opportunity to get into a baby pool and splash around to build their confidence for swimming at a later stage.
# Messy Play
Pottery, Play Dough and other sand materials to create their own imaginative articles are given to them to develop their gross and fine motor skills.
# Music and Movement
In our teaching and exposure to music, the emphasis is always in enjoyment. The children are taught songs of all kinds and are exposed to a variety of instruments from time to time. By playing and listening to music we develop their listening skills and we also note their response to music. Everything that is movement to music will develop their senses. "Music gives wings to the mind, a soul to the universe, flight to the imagination and a life to everything" -Plato
# Art and Craft
Art is taught both as a means to support the curriculum areas and as a subject by itself. Children will be exposed to a variety of techniques and use various media. Art appreciations will be introduced by talks from some contemporary artists or visits to Museum and Art Galleries. Children learn a lot hands-on and therefore Craft activities will be a part and parcel of the school curriculum.
# Drama
This is taught throughout the years of development to inculcate values and confidence in young minds. It helps in developing Language and expression skills.
# Puppet Play
This exposes children to Language skills and promotes thinking skills and listening skills.
# Field Trips
Children will be taken on field trips for exposure to their environment by letting it work as their learning tool. OUR PRESCHOOL ALSO HAS -
# Open Door Policy
• Our friendly front desk staff, caring teachers and attentive Heads of Preschool and Activity Centre are available to answer your queries or show you around the school.
# Safety & Security
• Highly trained male/female security officers
• CCTV monitoring
• Smoke detectors and fire extinguishers in every room
• Child-friendly spaces
• First-aid trained staff
• Daily cleaning and inspection of toys and equipment
• Play area attendants
• School nurse available on-call
• Tie-ups with pediatricians and specialists in learning disabilities
