Etonkids provides international standard early education programs for children ages 0-6 based on the Montessori learning philosophy. KidsPlus is a special Mommy & Me program designed by Etonkids for children ages 3 and under and their significant adults to enjoy together.

        The Montessori philosophy is based on appealing to what Dr. Montessori termed the child¡¯s ¡°true normal nature¡± through providing prepared learning experiences that allow for self discovery. KidsPlus activities utilize this philosophy in 5 general areas of childhood development: knowledge, language, social interaction, skills and intelligence.

 Special Features at KidsPlus

1. Harnessing the best of the world¡¯s most effective learning program for children ¨C Montessori
2. Specially designed to offer children ages 0-3 rewarding experiences of learning and discovery
3. Purpose-designed and truly bilingual environment
4. Hosted by expert foreign and local educators
5. Incorporation of the most advanced methods and new knowledge in early childhood learning
6. A forum for parents to share and learn from each other
7. A place for respecting the child as a whole person with fantastic capabilities

KidsPlus incorporates expertise in areas of art, music, educational and childhood psychology, and years of experimentation and fine-tuning, in order to provide learning experiences that truly allow young children to experience the joy of learning.
Age 0-3 is a critical time when your child is observing our world and absorbing vast amounts of new knowledge and information. KidsPlus harnesses this natural curiosity to provide optimal experiences of learning and discovery based on your child¡¯s sensitive periods of development. By doing so within a social, family-oriented atmosphere, you are able to build bonds with your child by experiencing these discoveries together and with other families.
Etonkids programs seek to allow children to realize their full potential through hands-on learning experiences in specially prepared environments.  ¡°A love of learning starts at Etonkids¡­¡±

Kidsplus is a special program for parent-child interaction and learning where you and your little one will experience.
  Ø natural integration into a world of learning and discovery.
  Ø a beautifully prepared environment of movement, music and art.
  Ø KidsPlus can help ease the transition into school life and associated separation anxiety.
  Ø learning games that you can practice at home.
  Ø development of self-confidence, respect for self and others.
  Ø an array of fun group and individual learning experiences.
  Ø fantastic memories of your child¡¯s entry into the world of education.
  Ø unique insights into how children learn and how to help your child succeed.

Mixed-Age Grouping in Montessori Philosophy

         Montessori stresses the intrinsic ability of the child and necessity of adults to respect the child. This differs from other educational approaches where the teacher is the focal point and children are  ¡°force-fed¡± learning. In Montessori, children are encouraged to explore and learn through their own experiences with the environment, materials and other students. This is facilitated through a mixed-age group setting in which children explore and learn from each other while developing crucial communication and social skills.

The Prepared Environment

Through years of scientific study and trial, Montessori came to realize that children achieve their fullest potential when given time and space to explore and learn in a self-directed fashion. When ¡°forced¡± by adults in one direction or another, resistive behavior results such as idleness, greed, and self-centeredness. Montessori stressed the importance of the environment in creating an optimal educational setting, specifically that adults should prepare the environment in advance to facilitate children¡¯s natural desire to explore. The elements that go into forming the optimal ¡°prepared environment¡± include the layout, how materials are displayed, and in which areas children will work independently or collaboratively. A properly prepared environment creates a fluid learning community of cooperative, confident, independent and self-directed young learners.

School Matriculation

         Entering a classroom for the first time is a huge step for your child filled with a dizzying array of new experiences: new environment, new routine and new people. A Mommy & Me program such as KidsPlus offers a small-steps approach that eases the process of getting used to going to school. Through enjoyable experiences in a school setting in small doses, your child start to make positive associations with the classroom environment, the teachers, and being part of a group of peers learning together.

Toys & Learning Materials that Encourage Self-Directed Learning

         Montessori believes that children learn through doing, and therefore provides learning materials specially designed to contain built-in lessons. Through studying and manipulating the materials, children gradually learn to master them. The key to intellectual growth lies in this ability to explore, discover, and master. Etonkids Mommy & Me programs provide your child with many such learning opportunities that simultaneously take advantage of your child¡¯s sensitive periods for acquiring particular skills. These strategies come together to ensure your child achieves his or her full potential while developing a love for the process of learning.

The Crucial Role of Parents

         Because parents are a child¡¯s first and most important teachers, Etonkids Mommy & Me programs also place crucial importance on parent-education. Within Mommy & Me activities are content especially for parents, which can be taken home, or used between home and school, all with the goal of giving children learning experience throughout the day and in both environments.

Developmental Goals

 

Ø  Acquiring of new skills, thinking through and solving problems, and recognizing relationships between things

Ø  Increasing language and communication skills, including clear expression of idea and appropriate language for cooperative learning

Ø  Increasing coordination, dexterity, motor development and bodily control; the relationship between movement and feeling

Ø  Promoting independence through activities that promote self-understanding and self-confidence in abilities

Ø  Fostering ability to adapt and thrive in new environments, and adjust to life rhythms and daily routines

Activity Content:

Ø  Part 1: Welcome and warm-up. Children welcomes into the group and greetings between parents

Ø  Part 2: Montessori time. Children explore and work with age-appropriate materials, recognize and begin to devise solutions to their built-in challenges.

Ø  Part 3: Music time. Everyone gets into the rhythm of the music, children dress in special outfits and take up a variety of available props. Goals include appreciating the music, recognizing rhythms and tempos, how to integrate materials to sounds, and choosing appropriate instruments

Ø  Part 4: Reading time. Parents and children enter into the world of stories together, experience the joy of reading and the power of imagination, appreciation for the written word and how illustrations correspond 

Ø  Part 5: Indoor play. Motor skill and physical development through cooperative group games

Ø  Part 6: Life skills. Montessori practical life materials encourage learning self-care and independence, including using the bathroom, washing hands, mealtime procedures, cleaning up, dressing oneself, etc.

Ø  Part 7: Outdoor play. Motor skill and physical development through games, and playing on the child-safe playground equipment

 

Classes held everyday

 

Each class session can accommodate 5~12 families

 

Curriculums specialized for children 18-27months, 28-36 months, and mixed-age.

We thank you for reserving in advance of each class.

 

 

Parents, please:

1.  arrive on time so not to miss class warm-ups;

2.  wear comfortable clothes and socks with traction suitable for physical activity;

3.  give your full attention to the class to gain the most benefit for you both;

4.  enjoy and cherish this precious bonding time with your little one!