Our Curriculum

Positive Learning Experiences

At Shining Stars Preschool Kamala, children learn in a creative, caring environment where play, exploration and meaningful experiences build confidence, skills and curiosity.

Learn★Play★Grow
Children learning through sensory play at Shining Stars School Kamala

Our Curriculum at a Glance

We combine structured learning with the freedom to explore. Children build practical skills while learning to think, communicate and work with others.

★Creative learning environment
★Learning through play
★Early literacy and numeracy
★Physical coordination and movement
★Communication and social-emotional learning
Learning Through Real Experiences

Animals Are Part of Our Learning Environment

At Shining Stars, interaction with animals is more than a special activity. It is part of the children's everyday learning experience. Through carefully supervised contact with our animals, children learn by observing, caring, communicating and taking responsibility.

✓ Empathy & kindness — children learn to approach and handle living things gently and respectfully.
✓ Responsibility — caring for animals helps children understand that others depend on us.
✓ Observation & curiosity — children notice movement, behaviour, food, growth and differences between animals.
✓ Language & communication — real experiences give children meaningful things to describe, discuss and ask questions about.
✓ Confidence — gentle interaction allows children to become comfortable with new experiences at their own pace.
These everyday experiences support our approach to learning: children discover the world by being actively involved in it.
Children learning with tortoises at Shining Stars School Kamala in Phuket

Skills Children Build Every Day

Our activities are designed to develop the whole child — physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually.

1

Fine Motor Skills

Hands-on activities strengthen finger control, coordination and readiness for writing.

2

Gross Motor Skills

Movement develops body awareness, balance, strength and confidence.

3

Early Literacy & Numeracy

Children recognize and use letters, numbers, patterns and simple concepts.

4

Thinking Skills

Children learn to question, predict, reflect and find connections.

5

Communication

Listening, speaking and observing help children express ideas and understand others.

6

Social & Emotional Learning

Children learn to cooperate, make choices, build confidence and understand feelings.

Learning Through Play

Play gives children a natural way to explore ideas, solve problems and understand the world around them.

  • Ask questions and test ideas
  • Anticipate and predict what may happen next
  • Develop hand-eye coordination
  • Practice logical thinking
  • Make decisions and learn from experience
Children learning through play and exploration at Shining Stars

What Children Learn — and Why

Our curriculum helps children understand themselves, build relationships and make sense of the world around them.

Children learning in the classroom at Shining Stars School Kamala
ME

Growing as an Individual

Children develop confidence, independence and self-awareness while learning to express their ideas, feelings and needs.

WE

Learning to Belong

Children learn how to communicate, cooperate, share and build positive relationships as part of a caring group.

US

Understanding Our Community

Children explore the people, places and experiences around them while developing communication, literacy, numeracy and practical thinking skills.

ALL OF US

Understanding the Wider World

Children broaden their understanding through exploration, creativity, science, nature and everyday experiences that encourage curiosity and logical thinking.

Children taking part in a self-portrait art activity at Shining Stars School Kamala

How Our Teachers Support Learning

Our teachers provide a clear structure while giving children space to explore, create and make choices.

Connect new ideas with what children already know.
Create opportunities for exploration and creativity.
Encourage children to make decisions and explain their thinking.
Guide children from familiar experiences toward new understanding.