Curriculum

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. 

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. 

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. 

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 & Physical Movement Zone

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

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

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. 

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. 

Carry out various physical activities, skills training and group games to train up the gross-motor coordination. 

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

School Year 2023-2024

Children can learn Chinese culture and develop their national identity through diversified activities.

• For Teachers:
  • Improving teachers’ understanding of the country and the Chinese culture

Enhancing teachers’ leading skill through training in understanding and leading Chinese cultural activities

Improving skill in leading game-based teaching through workshops and peer observation

• For Children:
  • Understanding Chinese culture through diversified activities

Learning Chinese art culture through activities related to Chinese culture such as watching Cantonese opera, Chinese mask-changing, etc

Increasing children’s understanding in Chinese culture through Chinese culture related visits, teaching activities and festive celebration events

• For Parents:
  • Promoting Chinese culture to parent and enhancing parents’ understanding in Chinese culture by organizing parent activities related to Chinese culture

• Introducing Chinese culture and related information to parents through school newsletter, mobile application and school boards

School Year 2024-2025

Continue to enhance children’s understanding of Chinese culture and strengthen children’s understanding of the country

• For Teachers:
  • Enhance teachers’ understanding of traditional Chinese culture and art and optimize school-based Chinese culture curriculum
    • Organize training on Chinese art and intangible cultural heritage, add content to the curriculum and environmental layout and enrich the Chinese culture courses.

• For Children:
  • Enhance children’s understanding of Hong Kong and the country
    • Let children understand the geographical location, local architecture and cultural characteristics of Chinese provinces or cities, etc., and strengthen children's understanding of the country.

• For Parents:
  • Enhance parents’ motivation to participate in school-related Chinese cultural activities
    • Invite coordinates of the Parent-Teacher Association to help organize Chinese cultural activities such as traditional crafts, folk gadget stalls, etc., to let parents know about Chinese cultural activities and increase parents' involvement in school activities.

School year: 2022/2023

Theme: Chinese New Year Carnival: Welcome to the Year of the Rabbit

Grades: N to K3

Objectives

• To understand different kinds of Chinese folk art activities
• To understand the different customs of the Chinese New Year through various activities
• To enhance children's interest in Chinese traditional cultur
• To cultivate the sense of belonging to the country, nationality and national identity among children

Introduction

• To understand different kinds of custom and folk art of the Chinese New Year through activities, such as pitch-pot game, the making of Chinese opera mask, Traditional Chinese costumes photo-shooting, the making of dough figurine sculpture etc., in order to inherit Chinese culture

• To understand Chinese culture, art and custom of different ethnics, such as the making of Chinese opera mask, the making of dough figurine sculpture, pitch-pot game etc., so that children can experience the traditional Chinese culture of their own country and gradually establish a sense of Chinese national identity among them

Highlights

Activity 1   Pitch-pot game

Activity 2   The making of Chinese opera mask

Activity 3    The making of dough figurine sculpture

Activity 4    Traditional Chinese costumes photo-shooting

School year: 2023/2024

Theme: Lau Chun 40th Anniversary: The Chinese Carnival

Grades: N to K3

Objectives

• To let children feel the festive atmosphere of the School's 40th Anniversary 
• To enjoy the "Chinese Dragon and Flag Dance" performed by K3
• To deepen the understanding of Chinese culture through joining the booth activity

Introduction

• To learn different kinds of Chinese customs and folk art through activities such as Chinese dragon and flag dance performance, Sichuan opera face-changing performance, Chinese sachet making, Chinese face painting, traditional snack tasting, fishing game and Chinese style photo-taking etc., in order to inherit Chinese culture.

• To learn Chinese culture, arts and the customs of different ethnics such as Chinese sachet making, Chinese face painting, traditional snack tasting, fishing game etc., so that children can gradually establish their identity as Chinese.

Highlights

Activity 1   Chinese Dragon & Flag Dance Performance

Activity 2   Sichuan Opera Face-changing Performance

Activity 3    Chinese Sachet Making

Activity 4    Chinese Face Painting

Activity 5    Traditional Snack Tasting

Activity 6    Fishing Game

Activity 7    Chinese Style Photo-taking

School year: 2023/2024

Theme: Outdoor Experience Activities

Grades: K1 to K3

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

Introduction

• 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

• Aim to enrich each child's personal learning journey, enhancing interest and motivation in learning

Highlights

Activity 1   PlayScope Visit

Activity 2   Hong Kong Children's Discovery Museum Visit