* Play-based learning: A large focus is on learning through play, including imaginative play, building blocks, art, music, and dramatic play. This helps develop social, emotional, and cognitive skills.
* Social and emotional development: Activities focus on teaching children how to interact with others, share, cooperate, follow rules, manage emotions, and build relationships.
* Early literacy skills: Introduction to letters, sounds, rhyming, storytelling, and beginning reading skills. This may involve singing alphabet songs, looking at picture books, and playing letter and word games.
* Early numeracy skills: Introduction to numbers, counting, shapes, sizes, and simple mathematical concepts. This may include counting objects, sorting, and simple puzzles.
* Fine motor skill development: Activities that improve hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills, such as coloring, drawing, cutting, pasting, and using playdough.
* Gross motor skill development: Activities that encourage physical activity and development of large muscles, such as running, jumping, climbing, and playing games.
* Creative expression: Opportunities for children to express themselves through art, music, drama, and movement.
In short, pre-primary school focuses on holistic development – fostering a child's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth in a fun and engaging way, laying the groundwork for success in primary school. The emphasis is on exploration and discovery rather than formal academic instruction.