The Pre-Primary School Program at Mount Litera Zee School, Chikhali comprises Nursery, Jr.kg & Sr.kg.
Early childhood education serves as the foundation for all future learning. These are the formative years of learning which play vital role in the life a child. The pre-primary curriculum is delivered through the ‘Péntemind - The Learning Minds’ approach based on the following premise:
Our pedagogy Péntemind - The Learning Minds, resonates the belief that "the empires of the future will be empires of the mind," as eloquently stated by Winston Churchill. Inspired by this profound insight, Péntemind is dedicated to nurturing the 'Learning Minds' in every child with a vision of creating life long learners, by fostering their holistic development in an engaging and inspiring manner.
Péntemind, aims to shape future global leaders with a mindset of 'We First' rather than 'Me First,' instilling in them thevalues of collaboration, empathy, and constructive contribution to society. Through guided discovery, we empower children to become adaptive, critically diligent individuals who are poised to make a positive impact on the world.
The integrated method is holistic, child centered with no compartmentalization of subjects. It seeks to give a complete experience to the child within the child’s range of experiences and understanding.
This approach goes a long way towards shaping a whole some and healthy personality and prepares each child for primary school.
Péntemind is a set of 5 minds which are:
Empathetic Mind : Emotional Balance propogates real learninig.
Balancing self-awareness with consideration for others, the empathetic mind promotes both inward reflection and outward compassion, nurturing a sense of empathy and interconnectedness.
Conscientious Mind : Knowledge Acquisition.
Grounded in informed decision-making, the conscientious mind prioritises cognitive precision, equipping children with the discernment and responsibility to make thoughtful choices.
Focused Mind : Knowledge Retention.
This is the mind that approaches tasks logically and persistently strives for mastery through dedicated practice and effort, emphasising both willpower and skill development.
Analytical Mind : Knowledge Application.
The analytical mind is adept at making decisions based on logic, employing a process of observation, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation to tackle challenges and solve problems effectively.
Inventive Mind : Knowledge Development.
Encouraging creative thinking beyond conventional boundaries, the inventive mind fosters imagination and innovation, inspiring children to explore new ideas and possibilities. By cultivating these five minds in tandem, Péntemind aims to empower children with the essential skills, values, and perspectives necessary to thrive in an ever-evolving world. Join us on this transformative journey of learning and growth, where the potential of every child is nurtured and celebrated.
Free Play
A day at school begins with Free play where the children are allowed to initiate and direct their own
learning styles by choosing from a range of learning material and equipments displayed in the four corners of the class rooms.
Attendance And Assembly
This is followed by Attendance and Assembly where the children learn to self-register through activities such as by printing their finger or sticking their picture next to their name.
Children also discuss the previous day's activities and teacher tells them about the day's events.
Concept Time (Nursery) / (Jr.kg & Sr.kg)
These involve activities based in the month's theme and are planned to meet the unique learning styles of the children.
The facilitator may sing a rhyme with actions, show charts / flash cards, play a game, take the children for a walk outdoors or do an art activity to introduce and reinforce concepts.
The revision will also provide a range of pathways for the children to explore.
Outdoor play / Sand Play / Water Play
Assessment In Pre Primary School
MLZS Assessment Card is called Milestones
‘Milestones’ is an observation based evaluation system and does not require the children to go through tests and exams.
Milestones allows for children to develop at their own pace. It is continuous and includes parental inputs and anecdotal evidence.
Children are assessed individually and the assessment is inclusive of the learning experience and understanding.