Educating Students For
Success In A Changing World
Elementary
Section
Pre Nursery - Grade II
21st Century
For the first decade of its existence, Head Start was strictly a pre-school. The innovative and age appropriate curriculum that was introduced by Head Start had never been seen before in Pakistan.
Even though we are now an O Level school, we have stayed true to our roots, and have consistently innovated and expanded our pre-school curriculum to meet 21st century learning objectives. For these reasons, the elementary curriculum offered at Head Start is still in a league of its own.
Head Start School views every child as a naturally curious and active learner.
We believe that at the Elementary level children have a natural inclination to explore, discover and learn through play.
This is why we strive to spark their imagination and build on their creativity in a holistic way through a thematic curriculum, role-play, hands-on activities and use of materials which they can see, feel and touch. Moreover, a collaborative partnership with parents ensures that the children achieve their highest potential.
Together we are able to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment for the children that caters to every learner in an individualized manner.
Head Start campuses are equipped with Learning Centers which are areas of inquiry, exploration and discovery.
These Learning Centers include science stations, kitchen stations, and dress up corners. Structured and interactive play experiences in these areas using 3D materials supports creativity and problem-solving and sparks curiosity in children.
Yoga and Taekwondo are also offered as a part of our elementary school curriculum. Yoga is a non-competitive physical activity which from an early age can help students deal with academic and social pressures. The yoga class every week provides students with relaxation and inner strength. Taekwondo offers a vigorous workout for students while improving their coordination and balance.
Thematic
Approach
Head Start follows a thematic approach to its elementary curriculum.
A theme-based curriculum means that each skill area of the curriculum is connected to a topic which is introduced through different activities in the classroom.
These include day-long or week-long themes where classroom activities are tied into the theme during the teaching of the respective topic.
All of these activities practice age-appropriate skills in a way which children see as play. Thus, our program provides opportunities for each child to grow and learn through a variety of structured activities and free play experiences.
Teaching through role-play, structured play and hands-on activities are integral parts of our curricular approach. Research also indicates that learning is an integrated process and that thematic education benefits children by making connections across the curriculum. This way, rather than teaching each skills or topics in isolation, students learn different aspects of a larger topic through different activities and themes.
