Curriculum

curriculum characterstics

mission

The Kuk attaches great importance to child-centered education to accommodate the individual differences among its students. Children can learn at their own pace by selecting the learning activities according to their abilities and interests, which are conducted under teachers' guidance and self-directed learning alternatively or simultaneously. The teaching design is based on the entire school as a whole and is no longer limited to a single classroom; the learning-rich environment encourages children to explore and learn independently, so as to achieve comprehensive and balanced development.

learning module

The Kuk child care service adopts an integrated teaching method along with the thematic approach in pre-school education, with content covers six major Learning Areas, including language, early childhood mathematics, nature and living, arts and creativity, self and society, and physical fitness and health. Versatile extra-curricular activities are arranged for students to enrich real-life learning experience and widen their horizons.

features of teaching aids

With toys and games elements, children can practice different learning aspects such as language, mathematical concepts, science and technology, and logical thinking through the use of the teaching aids. From "learning by doing" and "learning through play", to consolidate their studies.

mixed age classes

Peer interactions construct more opportunities for younger children to mimic the older students on problem solving and improves their learning efficiency. The scaffolding effect stimulates children's language development, and facilitate their social skills with mutual respect when getting along with others.

The school adopts "Space Approach" in teaching to cultivate children’s self-directed and self-motivated learning attitudes.

The classrooms are divided into 4 learning zones, including:

Expressive Communication Zone
Exploration Zone
Visual Arts Zone
Music & Movement Zone

expressive communication

Apply real-life context and meaningful learning activities to enhance children’s interests in language learning and their presentation and communication abilities.

expressive 1 expressive 2

exploration

Arouse children’s interests in nature, mathematics and science, cultivate their eagerness to explore, establish logical thinking and problem-solving skills.

exploration 1 exploration 2

visual art

Instruct children to utilize materials with different tactile sensations and textures during art activities, empower them to unleash their creativity, express personal feelings and develop their aesthetic sensibility.

art 1 art 2

music

Organize a wide variety of music activities and dramas to study different music and perform physical movement creations, in order to increase children's creativity and imagination.

music 1 music 2

Cross-disciplinary learning will be carried out according to the monthly learning theme amongst each zone.

2024/2025 School Development Plan

By further integrating Chinese culture and art into the curriculum, children can broaden their opportunities for expression while strengthening their confidence and interest in learning through diverse activities.

For Teachers:

Continuously organize different training to further deepen teachers’ knowledge of Chinese culture and art.

Teacher 01 Teacher 02

For Children:

Provide children with a basic understanding of Chinese cultural traditions and arts , and through extended activities, further develop their confidence and enthusiasm for learning.

Children 01 Children 02

For Parents:

Encourage parents to participate in activities that promote Chinese cultural traditions and arts, thereby enhancing children’s confidence and interest in learning.

Parent 01 Parent 02

2023/2024 School Development Plan

To promote young children’s understanding of the Chinese culture, help them recognise and appreciate Chinese culture and arts, and foster a sense of national identity.

For Teachers:

Arrange various training sessions to enhance teachers’ understanding of Chinese culture and arts.

Teacher 01 Teacher 02

For Children:

Introduce young children to the Chinese culture and their identity as Chinese.

Children 01 Children 02

For Parents:

Promote parents’ understanding of the traditions and arts of the Chinese culture and their importance to young children’s growth.

Parent 01 Parent 02

2022/2023 School Development Plan

To enhance children’s self-directed learning and problem-solving abilities by incorporating minimally-structured play into classrooms.

For Teachers:

Organise trainings to enrich teachers’ knowledge and implementation techniques of minimally-structured
play.

Teacher 01 Teacher 02

For Children:

Enhance children’s self-directed learning and problem-solving abilities by performing minimally-structured
play activities.

Children 01 Children 02

For Parents:

Promote parents’ awareness of the importance of minimally-structured play in children’s learning.

Parent 01 Parent 02

Objectives

To help children learn about our country and Chinese culture, and to nurture a sense of belonging towards our country.
To cultivate a sense of belonging towards country and a sense of national identity among children.
To teach children to become good citizens who abide by the law, take good care of public property, respect and care for others.

Introduction

Learn Chinese culture and traditional festivals, such as Mid-Autumn Festival, Chinese New Year and Dragon Boat Festival through stories, rhymes and songs so that traditional customs can be inherited.

Through art activities such as Chinese ink painting, Chinese engraving, Chinese traditional paper cutting and food customs, so that children can have a basic understanding of the Chinese culture and their national identity.

Highlights

School year: 2024/2025

Theme: Loving China

Grades: N to K3

1. Lunar New Year Activities

　Activity Goals: 1. Recognise traditional Chinese art and New Year customs.

　　　　　　　 2. Enhance children’s observation, language, and social interaction skills through
　　　　　　　　 participation in a simulated Lunar New Year Fair.

　Activity Introduction: Teachers decorated the kindergarten in advance to resemble a Lunar New Year Fair.
　　　　　　　　　　 On the day of the activity, parents played the role of vendors, while teachers invited
　　　　　　　　　　 children to visit different stalls to buy things. This allowed the children to experience
　　　　　　　　　　 the festive atmosphere and traditional culture of the Lunar New Year.

2. Chinese Culture Day – Cheng Kwan How Yin Time Travel Carnival

　Activity Goals: 1. Promote children’s and parents’ interest in and respect for Chinese culture, cultivating a
　　　　　　　　 love for Chinese traditions.

　　　　　　　 2. Deepen parents’ and children’s understanding of Chinese cultural activities through
　　　　　　　　 playing at game stalls.

　Activity Introduction: During the “Cheng Kwan How Yin Time Travel Carnival” booth game day, parents
　　　　　　　　　　and children visited the school to take part in a variety of cultural games and activities, 　　　　　　　　　　including rainbow calligraphy, flour figurine workshops, Chinese golf games, Chinese 　　　　　　　　　　painting, and traditional costume experiences. Parents not only learned about 　　　　　　　　　　traditional crafts but also engaged in them alongside their children, enhancing 　　　　　　　　　　appreciation and understanding of Chinese culture.

3. Dragon Boat Activity

　Activity Goals: 1. Introduce children to the traditional customs of the Dragon Boat Festival, understand its
　　　　　　　　 cultural significance, and enhance their understanding of Chinese culture.

　　　　　　　 2. Cultivate respect for and interest in traditional Chinese festivals.

　Activity Introduction: We invited a dragon boat coach to set up a large dragon boat on the platform outside
　　　　　　　　　　the school. The coach explained the culture of dragon boat racing, demonstrated
　　　　　　　　　　rowing techniques with the children, and engaged them in the dragon boat activity by
　　　　　　　　　　letting them try rowing to experience the excitement. In addition, the coach told the
　　　　　　　　　　story of Qu Yuan using a picture book, helping children understand the origins of
　　　　　　　　　　traditions such as eating rice dumplings and rowing dragon boats.

4. Visit to the Law UK (“House of the Law family”)

　Activity Goals: 1. Learn about the history of Law Uk and the characteristics of Hakka architecture.

　　　　　　　 2. Understand Chinese history and Hakka customs.

　Activity Introduction: Children visited the Law Uk Folk Museum in Chai Wan, where they observed the

　　　　　　　　　　 features of the roofs, windows, doors, and different rooms to compare the
　　　　　　　　　　 environment at Law Uk with our modern living spaces. Guided tours introduced the
　　　　　　　　　　 unique features of the living environment of the Hakka people, such as courtyards
　　　　　　　　　　 and window structures, and showcased the Hakka village houses and related
　　　　　　　　　　 artifacts to the children as well. This helped children gain a deeper understanding of
　　　　　　　　　　 the Hakka people’s customs and way of life.

Highlights

School year: 2023/2024

Theme: Loving China

Grades: N to K3

Chinese Cultural Activities

Chinese New Year Activities

Play with elders

Chinese Music - Naamyam Theatre

Highlights

School year: 2022/2023

Theme: Loving China

Grades: N to K3

Mid-Autumn Festival Activity

Chinese New Year Activities

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Objectives

Encourage children to explore beyond the classroom, engaging with community resources and facilities to enhance sensory and experiential learning
Foster holistic child development through a range of comprehensive learning activities

Overview

Include experiential learning activities that tie into children's daily experiences, such as visits to interactive theater, creative workshops, snack making, and more. These activities promote diverse learning experiences, fostering exploration and creativity