Early Years Foundation Stage
The first few years of a child’s preschool determine a lifetime. Our Early Years programme is designed to provide the foundation for future academic, social and emotional wellbeing of every child.
Inspired by the best practices we have developed a comprehensive, dynamic and contemporary curriculum that prepares our young ones to go through the journey of life with complete confidence.
Our programme features activities and equipment designed for the development of gross and fine motor coordination. Hands on activities that are appropriate for children at this age are planned and incorporated into our daily routines. We celebrate individual uniqueness and encourage self-expression and exploration, while building strong foundations of love and security.
The first chapter of a child’s education at Rainbow International School begins at the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), which covers the ages 2 to 5 years.
The new EYFS curriculum (2013) is based on the three prime and four specific areas of learning, and the three characteristics of effective learning, set out below:
Prime areas of learning:
- Communication and language
- Physical development
- Personal, social and emotional development
Specific areas of learning:
- Literacy
- Mathematics
- Understanding the world
- Expressive arts and design
Characteristics of effective learning:
- Playing and exploring
- Active learning
- Creating and thinking critically
In the Early Years unit, children learn through a combination of play and ‘mat time’ sessions in which the topics are introduced and new concept s are taught.
