Bright Kids Kindergarten (Tadika Semangat Jaya), Ipoh

Bright Kids Kindergarten (Tadika Semangat Jaya), Ipoh sits within a spacious three-storey end terrace with carefully arranged learning areas, as well as an outdoor compound, in which children aged 3 to 6 years can play, learn and grow in a caring environment. Opened since 2014, the kindergarten runs with an objective to make learning meaningful to young children, ensuring that they are supported on their early educational journey. To the team, nothing matters more than the learning outcomes and well-being of every child enrolled in the school; positive reviews from satisfied parents indicate so.

Developing the child’s total self through an integrated curriculum

The curriculum at Bright Kids Kindergarten follows the guidelines of an Integrated Curriculum which sets the standards to make sure children learn according to the most up-to-date creative educational practices, develop well, and are kept healthy and safe. It promotes teaching and learning whereby children will acquire a strong foundation of knowledge and skills for primary school and life.

“Beyond just teaching academics, our teachers here at Bright Kids Kindergarten place a great emphasis on fostering children’s Total Learning. We want children to get a balanced education that includes physical, cognitive, personality and moral, social and emotional development,” says Ms Wani, a devoted principal with 14 years of experience under her belt. “This Total Self approach gives children the foundation they need to become well-rounded, healthy individuals who are equipped to do well in any type of primary schools they choose to continue their education in down the road,” adds Ms Wani.

The teachers understand that children learn in different ways and therefore use a thematic approach that involves integrating all subject areas together under one theme to make it easier for children to relate academic knowledge to real-world concepts. Interesting themes like Occupations and Earth Day incorporate Mathematics, Science, Language, Moral Education, Music and Art for a well-balanced learning experience. The daily schedule is shaped around a combination of interactive play, fun hands-on activities, exploration outdoors and fundamental academic learning.

Extra Sensory Perception (ESP) Programme

With the world changing faster than ever, the teachers at Bright Kids Kindergarten make certain that they enrich every child’s heart, mind, body and inner spirit through right brain sponge-like learning techniques and firm left brain academics. A valuable aspect of the school’s curriculum is the incorporation of Speed Reading and the Extra Sensory Perception (ESP) Programme. The ESP Programme provides stimulation to children’s brain through enjoyable activities, such as music, memory linking and mental imaging, at an early age to give them an accelerated start in life. For example, using music to put children in their alpha wave state which is said to be the best state of mind to absorb information like a sponge. Once they are in this state, their minds can actively work with all the images stored in the subconscious mind.

Fully supported with full-day programmes and daycare services

At Bright Kids Kindergarten, children and parents are fully supported with a full-day programme and daycare services; the kindergarten remains open throughout the school holidays. During after-school hours, children will spend time to complete their homework, practise spelling, receive extra tuition, as well as enjoy some play time. “We also encourage children to embrace a balanced diet and establish healthy eating habits during mealtimes,” adds Ms Wani when letting us know that the school serves pork-free meals. Additionally, events like field trips, concerts, award ceremonies, costume competitions, parent-teacher meetings all find place within the curriculum.

Prepare early for a strong foundation in life

Bright Kids Kindergarten (Tadika Semangat Jaya), Ipoh aims at the holistic development of children’s intellectual, cognitive, social, emotional and physical needs in order to build a strong foundation to achieve future success. These learning experiences will help young learners become confident individuals with a positive self-esteem who are prepared to go to primary school and thrive in life – as the name Bright Kids implies.