Starbright Kindergarten Taman Bagan, Butterworth

Starbright Kindergarten celebrates 20 years of providing progressive education and care to families in its community. The kindergarten continues to strive towards “Caring, Encouraging and Educating” young children by opening its third branch in Taman Bagan, Butterworth Penang – this being its flagship centre.

Here at Starbright Kindergarten, they teach using the most effective learning pathway to a child’s mind, and that is through creative learning. All children are naturally curious, creative and play oriented, as long as adults don’t coerce them out of it, particularly like how they do in traditional kindergartens. Even from the time when babies were in their mother’s wombs, they respond positively to music. Understanding how beneficial creative learning is to children, Starbright uses this as the main element in their curriculum to help children reach their full potential.

“Creative learning is very important for the young learners. Encouraging children to explore different ideas, use their imagination and think creatively will result in a multitude of benefits for their development,” shares Ms Khaw, the group principal of Starbright Kindergarten. “As the first few years of a child’s life are said to be the most crucial for his development, we make sure to support their creativity by weaving different fun activities into our daily timetable. Because of this effective approach, many parents are really impressed by their child’s progress in communication, social skills, academic performance, as well as confidence and self-esteem.”

Ms Khaw continues to explain why her teachers utilise creative learning techniques: “When we associate an action, a song or a dance to a subject concept, children are able to understand it on a much deeper level, and the knowledge sticks. This lays a strong foundation for their future. What’s more, a fun, engaging classroom definitely makes children more excited to learn.”

To prepare children for what lies ahead, Starbright Kindergarten emphasises on well-rounded personal development, as well as academic excellence. This is done through their 5Q Development System – it encompasses Intelligence Quotient (IQ), Emotional Quotient (EQ), Creative Quotient (CQ), Life Skill Quotient (LSQ) and Physical Health Quotient (PHQ). The system helps children build up the 8 Multiple Intelligences for life – 1. Word Smart, 2. Number Smart, 3. Picture Smart, 4. Body Smart, 5. Self-Smart, 6. People Smart, 7. Music Smart, 8. Nature Smart. Overall, it polishes children’s ability to shine not only in the context of academics but also as individuals in the global community. 

For parents hoping to bring up their child to be a confident, responsible, caring and kind person, Starbright Kindergarten is it. The school’s creative learning environment, forward-looking programmes and supportive teachers make this the place to inspire children to become the leaders of tomorrow.