FIRST CLASS CURRICULUM
Not a "one size fits all"
At Laugh N’ Learn our curriculum is inspired by the very best aspects of respected Early Child Education philosophies of Montessori combined with the Reggio Emilia approach while following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). These approaches are used to allow us to determine the needs of each individual learner through their eyes and interests. With the child at the center of the focus, educators, families, and the environment all contribute to a child’s growth. We focus also on four foundational conditions that are important for children to grow and flourish: Belonging, Well-Being, Engagement, and Expression. We believe that through combining these educational approaches, our students will strive and excel through their educational journey.
Montessori Philosophy
The Montessori approach is integrated into our curriculum through:
- Hands-on-Learning.
- A classroom designed at the children’s level allows for the easy exploration of various interests.
- Visual and self-correcting Materials.
Reggio Emilia Approach
The Reggio Emilia Approach is integrated through:
- Documenting children’s progress using many different methods, such as video, photographs, tape recordings, work portfolios, and recorded dictations.
- The classroom’s curriculum stems from the particular interests of children.
- Collaboration is seen as necessary to further a child’s cognitive development. Teachers design groups both large and small that allow children to work together to problem-solve using dialogue, comparisons, negotiations, and other important interpersonal skills.
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) focuses on the domains of development. Social, Emotional, Communication Language and Literacy, Cognitive and Physical. The document outlines the appropriate sequence in each area of development which is an important indication that the child is moving steadily along a sound developmental continuum.