Curriculum

curriculum characterstics

mission

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.

learning module

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.

features of teaching aids

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.

mixed age classes

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 5 learning zones, including:

Expressive Communication Zone
Exploration Zone
Visual Arts Zone
Music Zone
Physical Movement Zone

expressive communication

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

expressive 1 expressive 2

exploration

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

exploration 1 exploration 2

visual art

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.

art 1 art 2

music

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.

music 1 music 2

physical

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

physical 1 physical 2

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

2024/2025

Strengthen a diverse range of physical activities to improve children's motor skills and bolster their personal self-confidence.

For Teachers:

Organize "Physical Education Workshop" to help teachers understand the importance of physical activities for children's development, and learn how to lead these activities in the classroom using different instructional techniques.

physical 2

For Children:

Through playing different stories and games, exploring varied surroundings and using different learning tools, children can improve all the different physical abilities they have.

physical 2

For Parents:

By attending "Physical Fitness Training for Kids" seminar, parents can learn ways to encourage healthy eating habits in their children and understand why physical activities are important for them. This can help improve children's muscle development and overall fitness.

中華文化活動(eng

Theme: Loving China

Grades: N to K3

Objectives

To help children learn about our country and Chinese culture, and to nurture a sense of belonging towards our country.
To cultivate a sense of belonging towards country and a sense of national identity among children.
To teach children to become good citizens who abide by the law, take good care of public property, respect and care for others.

Introduction

Learn Chinese culture and traditional festivals, such as Mid-Autumn Festival, Chinese New Year and Dragon Boat Festival through stories, rhymes and songs so that traditional customs can be inherited.
Through art activities such as Chinese ink painting, Chinese engraving, Chinese traditional paper cutting and food customs, so that children can have a basic understanding of the Chinese culture and their national identity.

Highlights

2024/2025年度

Activity Name: Send Blessings on Traditional Festival
Activity Goal: Help children understand traditional festival customs and share festive joy with neighbors in the community.
Introduction: Teachers led K2 and K3 students to distribute lanterns, spring couplets, and red packet envelopes in the community, sending festive blessings.

Activity Name: Chinese Traditional Art Performance
Activity Goal: Deepen children’s understanding of Chinese culture and build self-confidence through traditional art performances.
Introduction: Children performed lion dances and other Chinese cultural performances at a large-scale event.

Activity Name: Traditional Festival Celebrations
Activity Goal: Introduce children to traditional Chinese culture and allow them to experience the festive atmosphere.
Introduction: On activity days, children dressed in Chinese costumes and joined various festive celebrations, such as the Lunar New Year market on campus and Mid-Autumn Festival celebration.

Activity Name: Chinese Culture Experience Day
Activity Goal: Allow children to experience the joy of traditional culture through participating in different featured Chinese cultural activities.
Introduction: Children engaged in featured Chinese cultural activities such as paper cutting, Chinese music, martial arts, and traditional games.

Activity Name: Understanding Traditional Chinese Food Culture
Activity Goal: Explore traditional Chinese food culture through making traditional Chinese delicacies hands-on.
Introduction: Parents and children made traditional Chinese delicacies and enjoyed tea together, experiencing the joy of cultural activities.

2023/2024

Activity Name: Traditional Festival Experience
Activity Goal: Introduce children to traditional Chinese culture and allow them to experience the festive atmosphere.
Introduction: On activity days, children dressed in Chinese costumes and joined various festive celebrations, such as the Lunar New Year market on campus and Mid-Autumn Festival celebration.

Activity Name: Chinese Culture Experience Day
Activity Goal: Allow children to experience the joy of traditional culture through participating in different featured Chinese cultural activities.
Introduction: Children engaged in featured Chinese cultural activities such as face-changing in Sichuan opera, mask-making, and other cultural experiences.

Activity Name: Parent-Child Chinese Cultural Tour
Activity Goal: Broaden children’s life experiences, encourage exploration of the link between daily life and Chinese culture, and deepen understanding of Chinese culture through experience and participation in parent-child activities.
Introduction: Parents and children visited the Hong Kong Museum of History, the Hong Kong Palace Museum, and the West Kowloon Cultural District to enjoy a Chinese cultural tour.

Activity Name: Happy Lunar New Year Celebration
Activity Goal:Introduce children to traditional Chinese culture and allow them to experience the festive atmosphere.
Introduction: On the activity day, children dressed in Chinese costumes and joined Lunar New Year celebrations.

Activity Name: Chinese Martial Arts Experience
Activity Goal: Develop an appreciation for the perseverance and resilience of the Chinese people through the process of practice and performance of martial arts.
Introduction: Children felt the fun by learning martial arts and gained confidence through performances.

2022/2023

Activity Name: Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration
Activity Goal: Introduce children to traditional Chinese culture and allow them to experience the festive atmosphere.
Introduction: On the activity day, children dressed in Chinese costumes and joined Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations.

Activity Name: Flag Raising Ceremony
Activity Goal: Cultivate children’s national consciousness and sense of identity.
Introduction: By taking part in the flag-raising activity, children strengthened their sense of being Chinese.

Activity Name: “Cha Duk Chang” Cantonese Opera Activity
Activity Goal: Deepen children’s interest in Cantonese opera and appreciation of Chinese performing arts.
Introduction: Children were introduced to traditional Chinese cultural arts through appreciation, allowing them to experience their own country’s traditional culture.

Activity Name: Graduation Ceremony Performance
Activity Goal: Deepen children’s understanding of Chinese culture and build self-confidence through traditional art performances.
Introduction: Children performed lion dances and other Chinese cultural performances at a large-scale event.

Activity Name: Lunar New Year Celebration
Activity Goal: Introduce children to traditional Chinese culture and allow them to experience the festive atmosphere.
Introduction: On the activity day, children dressed in Chinese costumes and joined Lunar New Year celebrations.

Outing Activity Banner_Eng

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.

Overview:

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:

2024/2025