ABC Play House Spearheading the 123 in CBC Prowess

By Solomon Koko 

      "We are keen on enabling all our learners to develop the Core Competencies of the curriculum" Mr. Kevin Yamo, School principal.

The Pre-school education forms the foundation years for all other academic levels. Therefore, it is a very crucial stage in a child`s academic, social, emotional and physical development. 

To fully embrace the new C.B.C in pre-primary, educators have to ensure they incorporate tools for experiential learning. 

                                                             The ABC  Play House, Villa Franca, Msa rd

In the instance of ABC Playhouse, "We are keen on enabling all our learners to develop the Core Competencies of the curriculum; communication and collaboration, critical thinking and problem solving, imagination and planning creativity, citizenship, learning to learn, self-efficacy and digital literacy. These competencies are embedded in all the learning areas. The teachers always endeavour to deliver a 21st century lesson which is learner-centred, child friendly and one that sets us apart from other education providers," says the Principal, Mr. Kevin Yamo. This, they achieve by employing fun-filled learning experiences that ignite the urge of our learners to acquire new skills, knowledge and competencies. They are willing and happy to learn. 

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One of the ways in which schools achieve this love for learning in their lessons is by incorporating plenty of play during lessons. For instance, a Number Work lesson will not miss exciting games such as the colourful 'Abacus' tool, an instrument for performing calculations where learners slide counters in form of beads along rods or in grooves adopted all over the world. Likewise, in a Language Activity lesson, visiting parks, skating, shopping enrich learning experiences. 

                                            

Consequently, all these and more fun-filled learning approaches help develop the imagination and creativity, critical thinking and problem solving of our learners, as they solve word and number puzzles, as well as communication and collaboration as there is a lot of conversation and coordination going on during the games. Furthermore, the learning games help impart values.