About Giant Steps
In the classroom, children will take part in a selection of theme-based activities aimed at enhancing fine motor skills, problem solving, social-emotional communication and language abilities. Early maths and science concepts such as colour, size and basic rote counting are also regularly integrated into all of our games and activities.
In this programme, we will explore the following:
Cognitive Development
- To practise sorting objects by shapes, sizes and colours.
- To learn about the concept of object permanence.
- To participate in pretend play.
- To recognise common objects.
- To explore basic concepts.
- To explore functions of different objects.
- *The learning objectives will vary depending on the lessons.
Language Development
- To participate in an immersive English-speaking environment.
- To recognise names of familiar people or objects.
- To follow simple instructions with or without gestured cues.
- To verbally communicate thoughts and feelings .
- To recognise familiar patterns of speech.
- To learn how to express preferences through speech or gestures.
- *The learning objectives will vary depending on the lessons.
Physical Development
- To promote body control (fine motor and gross motor).
- To practise locomotor skills such as crawling, walking, running, rolling objects and kicking in different directions.
- To enhance one’s concept of spatial awareness.
- To participate in cooperative play.
- *The learning objectives will vary depending on the lessons.
