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Wee Care's "Bright Starts" Programme is the second step in a child's progression towards more formal and structured learning. Besides incorporating the playful learning activities of the Parent-Child PlayGroup programmes, "Bright Starts" establishes more concrete learning in pre-academics during Classroom Time.
In addition, the children are given the opportunity to acquire skills for future independence, such as simple cleaning-up exercises. They also learn to manage their emotions and relate to their peers in positive, co-operative and constructive ways.
 Water-Play |
 A Field-Trip to a Bus-Stop |
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BENEFITS
Children in the "Bright Starts" Programme have shown the ability to adapt quickly and be independent in a more structured learning environment. Even at the tender age of 2 years, some of them have been able to encourage and assist their peers during the course of the session.
Furthermore, the speech skills of the children are further refined, and the world of abstract, creative and symbolic ideas is explored through activities in early reading, writing and numeracy.
 Learning about Shapes |
 Peer Bonding |
ACTIVITIES and FORMAT
The "Bright Starts" Programme is designed to give children a choice between going to school two, three, four or five times a week (daily). Each session lasts two-and-three-quarter (2¾) hours, and comprises the following:
- Welcome and Music Time
- Classroom Instruction (1 hour)
- Open (Experiential) Learning (1 hour)
- Snack, Circle, Nature and/or Sensori-Motor Time
- Closing and Good-bye
In terms of content, the daily subjects are:
- Mondays: Mathematics / Science and Language Arts
- Tuesdays: Letters, Phonics and Learning-to-Read, and Open Learning (Weekly Theme)
- Wednesdays: Mandarin and LifeSkills
- Thursdays: Mandarin and Open Learning (Weekly Theme)
- Fridays: Language Arts and Mathematics / Science
The "Bright Starts" Programme is available only on weekdays, both in the mornings and in the mid-mornings.
 Group Game |
 Experiencing Natural Science |
PARENT / CAREGIVER INVOLVEMENT
Children who are attending school for the first time without the accompaniment of their parents and caregivers may have Separation Anxiety. Therefore, parents and caregivers should co-operate with Wee Care educators to assure their children and to help them to settle down in school. Details here.
A Profile of Progress, showing some of the lessons taught and more importantly, the different categories of the individual child's development, will be made available to all parents at the end of each semester.
 At the Hair-Dresser's |
 Parachute Play |
CLASS SIZE and EDUCATOR-CHILD RATIO
Each class can only accommodate a maximum of eight (8) children, who are led and taught by two (2) Wee Care educators.
 Tidying Up |
 Cleaning Up the Beach |
ADMISSION and FEES
Children are admitted into the "Bright Starts" Programme at the start of each 10-week or 12-week term through the completion of a Parent-Toddler PlayGroup Programme, a parent-accompanied Holiday Programme or a Primer Programme, or a personal admission consultation. Such an admission procedure will enable parents and children to get to know the Wee Care educators and the school environment prior to starting school. The impact of Separation Anxiety will also be reduced. Therefore, direct and/or mid-term admissions are only given on a case-by-case basis.
Programme fees and the corresponding deposit are as follows:
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(Apr-Jun, Sep-Nov) |
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| Twice a week | |
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| Four times a week | |
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| Five times a week (daily) | |
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In addition, there are books and other materials that must be bought when required. Deposits are refunded according to the terms and conditions of registration.
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