Programme Overview

The syllabus and activities planned are based from best of Montessori, character building and thematic approach, integrated with the national curriculum. We view children as unique and competent learners, capable of investigation and problem solving. As such, we provide a play-based, developmentally appropriate environment with our students. We observe children in order to identify interests and select topics as a class. In supported small and large group settings, we explore concepts in a collaborative and hands-on manner.
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The Starlight ™ curriculum is designed through 27 years of research and experiences. Montessori is method of education that is based on self-directed activity, hands-on learning and collaborative play. In Montessori classrooms children make creative choices in their learning, while the classroom and the highly trained teacher offer age-appropriate activities to guide the process. Children work in groups and individually to discover and explore knowledge of the world and to develop their maximum potential.

Goals for the Starlight ™ curriculum:

  • Enables children to excel at their own pace using a structured system to measure
  • Enables children to think creatively, to solve problems and to be independent
  • Encourages child to acquire knowledge through means of discovery and exploration
  • Prepares the children for challenges in school
  • Helps children develop virtues and an assurance of God’s love
With the Starlight education program, your child will begin the journey of discovery in:
  • Practical Life / Sensorial
  • Critical thinking
  • Science and Nature
  • Physical Education
  • Character Building
  • Circle Time
  • Music and Dance
  • Field Trips and project
  • Art and Craft
  • Numbers
  • Language - B. Malaysia, English & Mandarin
  • Creative & Problem Solving Activities
Through all the above activities , we emphasized on 3 Cs

Confidence

The academic syllabus is carefully designed to motivate self learning and discovery from the very basic to intermediate level, helping to build children’s confidence in literacy and numeracy. As children are encourage to read in early years, children will be able to write with greater confidence. The ability to write well enables your child to communicate effectively, improving their chances of success at school and in their future careers.

Creativity

The various planned themes and activities allows creativity. Creativity is the freest form of self-expression. The ability to be creative, to create something from personal feelings and experiences, can reflect and nurture children's emotional health. Creativity also fosters mental growth in children by providing opportunities for trying out new ideas, and new ways of thinking and problem-solving. Creative activities help acknowledge and celebrate children's uniqueness and diversity as well as offer excellent opportunities to personalize our teaching and focus on each child.

Character First

Taska/Tadika Precious Lambs applies the Character First program. Character First was developed in the US to help people achieve their full potential. While character formation begins at home, Character First believes everyone who interacts with a child or teen has an opportunity to teach or encourage positive social values. The program aims to develop positive character traits such as Attentiveness, Availability, Compassion, Conservation, Courage, Determination, Diligence, Enthusiasm, Flexibility, Forgiveness, Generosity, Gratefulness, Honesty, Loyalty, Obedience, Orderliness, Patience, Respect, Responsibility, Self-Control, Tolerance, and Wisdom.

Founder

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The Principal , Mdm Tabitha Tay , Founder and author of Starlight program . A mother of 5 wonderful kids. She has more than 30 years of teaching, delivering, developing and planning curriculum & training. She received her HNC Childcare & Education from Scotland, a Dip (Ldn) Montessori and National KAAK (PERTAMA) Early childcare Cert. She is a mentor to Diploma / Degree students in early childhood education and has published children workbooks .