Jolly Seedlings Preschool, Johor Bahru

Jolly Seedlings Preschool, Johor Bahru is committed to providing the best possible introduction to learning for children aged 2 to 6 years. The preschool promotes a safe and stimulating environment enabling children to grow in confidence as individuals and gather the knowledge to excel in primary school. They do this through a creative play-based curriculum that is largely focused on the multiple-intelligence approach to education. It is a proven system that utilises effective tools to foster vital development of the whole brain. The programmes stimulate both the left and the right brain, training children to make decisions, solve problems and balance emotions. By applying these techniques to everyday schooling, children can grow into more capable and confident individuals who can deal with day-to-day challenges with a competent mind.

Laying the Foundations to be Primary School Ready  

From the first day up until graduation, the early years’ experience at Jolly Seedlings Preschool is a happy, active and fun one. The curriculum covers vast areas of learning including language, sensorial, math, science, art, music and physical development. There is a strong emphasis on encouraging children to read and strengthen their language skills. Math is delivered in both English and Chinese formats, giving children the fundamentals to thrive in any selected primary school they choose to join after.

The days are always bustling with activities. In the classroom, children learn through a mixture of visually stimulating workbooks and materials. It is full of items, toys and real objects that are designed to spark children’s natural curiosity and learn about the world through play and interacting with friends. Children learn about colours, transportation, festivals, basic language and numeracy concepts, as well as important life values including respect, manners, sharing, compassion and regulating their own emotions

As sunlight and fresh air are also essential ingredients for children’s healthy growth, there are organized sessions in the timetable to include outside activities, outings and field trips. These experiences are natural tools to help children understand the larger world around them while building stronger gross motor skills. Whatever the environment, inside or outside, children are encouraged to learn in an enjoyable atmosphere.

Close attention is paid to children’s individual strengths and needs. Teachers plan lessons and match teaching strategies to nurture those unique abilities. With the help and guidance of skilled teachers, children will grow into individuals who have the ability to solve real-life problems and are valued for their distinct intelligences – linguistic, logic-mathematical, musical, spatial, bodily/kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, naturalistic and existential.

A Committed Team for the Best Educational Experience   

Teachers are carefully chosen for the education, skills and experiences that they possess. They participate in training and education on an ongoing basis in order to update their skills and deliver the best practices. They strongly believe that families’ involvement is important and highly contributes to children’s development and educational success. Hence, they work collaboratively with parents and keep them updated at all times on their children’s progress through parent-teacher discussions with an annual portfolio review.