At Myrtle Kids Preschool, we believe that just as seeds germinate through several stages, so too will the kids we teach grow through many stages before blooming into glorious flowers. As a result, we have named our classes after the sequence in which a seed (Zera) gradually grows into a little flower (floret).
The word Zera is the Hebrew word for seed. The toddlers at this age group we treat them as a seed of a blooming flower. Planned routines and small group activities consisting of themed learning centers and free choice play are introduced within a setting that nurtures a sense of belonging. Group activities improve social skills and gross motor tasks such as music and movement and outdoor play are also a big part of the Toddlers day.
Similar to how the radicle is the first part of the embryo to develop into its root, we think that training provided within this age range is crucial for setting up the foundation for future educational endeavors. Through engaging, hands-on activities and collaboration with their peers, our students develop crucial skills in self-regulation and communication, building meaningful connections between new knowledge and the world around them. Whether we are exploring nature, creating art, or learning to read and write, our focus is always on inspiring a love of learning.
The Kindergarten 1 program expands to emphasize subject streams: language arts, STEM subjects, creative and cultural expression, and personal and social awareness and physical skills and well-being. The focus on developing the whole child is sustained, as they manipulate their environment, experiment, clarify information, and integrate ideas.
Competence in language, reading, and STEM subjects is developed systematically and teachers integrate subject knowledge into a variety of active techniques suitable to the developmental stages of the children. Upon completion of the Myrtle Kids preschool program, students are well prepared for the primary school of choice and have a strong foundation for lifelong learning.