Preschool is every child’s first step towards independence and self-reliance. While it is a truly exciting and thrilling experience, it can also be challenging and overwhelming for children and parents alike.
Children begin to explore the world around them from the minute they are born. The experiences that children are exposed to in their early years are critical in shaping their attitude towards life, and helps them acquire and enhance valuable essential skills, because brain development is at its highest between the ages of 0 to 5 years old.
This is why it is important to give children the freedom to experience a wide range of activities and stimuli, and allow them to expand their mental and physical horizons as much as possible during the early formative years.
Exposure to activities that include arts & craft, language & literacy, gymnastics & music, and discovery programs that introduce children to the basic concepts of science and math are all extremely vital in helping children enhance their social, emotional, mental, cognitive and physical skills, and also give them an enormous amount of self-confidence as they enter the daunting and challenging world of Preschool.
How different activities help children enhance their skills
Artsa & Craft - Develops creativity, flexibility, and problem-solving skills
Language & Literacy - Enhances language development, listening and comprehensive skills
Gymnastics & Music - Boosts gross motor and psychomotor skills, cognitive development, as well as self-esteem and confidence
Discovery/ Integrated Programs - Introduces children to basic science and math concepts, and also builds social skills
For children between the ages of 19 months and 3.5 years, My Gym Singapore offers a unique Playgroup Program, which is Singapore’s first sports-based Preschool prep program, designed to help children make the transition from home to Preschool with confidence & ease.
Key Objectives of the Playgroup Program
- Build confidence & nurture independence
- Develop fitness & strength
- Enhance social skills
- Inspire imagination & creativity
- Encourage appreciation for arts through drama, crafts & music activities
- Foster a love for learning
Not just another Playgroup Program
The My Gym Playgroup Program is packed with fun enrichment activities for kids, with each and every activity carefully designed and planned to help your child enhance specific skills. These creative development activities allow children to push the boundaries of creativity and imagination, and instill in them an “I can do it!” spirit.
- The first playgroup program with an emphasis on sports.
- A holistic approach to early child development.
- The whole classroom becomes a playground.
- Small teacher-student ratio to give each student the attention they deserve.
- A special program designed specifically for overall skill development.
Flexi choice of 2, 4 or 5 days without committing to a traditional preschool model. - My Gym has served millions of kids in multiple locations around the globe for 35 years and counting
For children aged 3 to 4.5 years, My Gym offers the Creative Buddies Program, which is a progression from the Playgroup Program. The Creative Buddies Program is set up in a way that allows your kids to adapt to routines and structured activities, and enhances their developmental skills (cognitive, physical, social and emotional). Lessons also include activities that ignite their imagination and creativity.
Creative Buddies is a 3 hours program, which is organized into terms, with each lasting 8 weeks. You can choose to send your children for 2 days or 4 days or 5 days a week.
Our curriculum is carefully structured for your child to progress at their own pace, to keep them interested, engaged, and confident in their skills.
Our Weekly Programs Include
- Sport & Gymnastics
- Circle Time
- Language & Literacy
- Phonics
- Arts & Craft
- Show & Tell
- Music & Movement
- Science & Math
- Integrated Activities
- Dramatic Play
- Social Time with Snack
Click here to learn more about these unique early development programs that are specifically designed to help children be physically and mentally prepared for Preschool, and help them set off into the world with confidence and poise!