Philosophy
Children learn best through play and are able to develop to their full potential in an environment where teachers guide exploration. We believe children learn by experiencing the curriculum for themselves, so teachers set up interest areas for children to experiment and explore their environment. Through our STEAM approach children communicate the findings of their projects.
Educational Approach
At Enlighten, our approach is to use play as a central part of the learning process. It's based on the idea that children learn best when they are actively engaged and exploring in a way that's meaningful and enjoyable.
Our approach can help children develop a variety of skills, including:
- Social and emotional skill: Children can learn to negotiate relationships and conflicts with peers, and develop empathy and emotional maturity.
- Cognitive skills: Children can develop problem-solving skills, and learn to think, explore, and figure things out.
- Language skills: Children can develop their language skills through imaginative play.
- Self-regulation skills: Children can learn to regulate themselves.
Learning at Enlighten is child-initiated, but teachers can support the learning process by encouraging children to learn through interactions. For example, a teacher might ask open-ended questions to a child who is building a structure with blocks.