Positive emotions enhance memory
Hence we ensure that children are always happy, smiling, and joyous at Podar Prep Plus.
Our bodies release harmful chemicals under stress
These chemicals are not good for the brain. So no threats, punishments, or excessive competitions at Podar Prep Plus. Every child is a winner.
Diet activates memory
So we have a daily menu for snack time. And no wafers or soft drinks at Podar Prep Plus.
Learning about something within a meaningful context increases memory
So at Podar Prep Plus, children touch, see, feel, and learn.
Small muscle exercise stimulates brain growth
So scissoring activities, sand play, and water play are important activities at Podar Prep Plus.
Novelty boosts memory
So puppets and other fun aids are used by mentors at Podar Prep Plus.
Cross-lateral movements keep both sides of the brain working
So balancing, creeping, crawling, and climbing are part of the everyday activities at Podar Prep Plus.
Memory increases by revisiting information frequently
So every topic is taught in multiple styles at Podar Prep Plus such as dramas, stories, puppets, worksheets, and projects.
Aromas and colors also stimulate mental alertness and memory
So all our activity rooms have aroma fresheners, and each activity room is a visual treat of pictures and colors at Podar Prep Plus.
Exercise boosts brain power
Hence music and movement, parachute play, and outdoor activities are part of the everyday activities at Podar Prep Plus.
The 3 R’s – Rhythm, Reverence and Repetition.
Rhythm – As we are well aware that music and movement has a positive impact on brain development, it is important that this ability is taught right from the early years and what better way to do it, than through songs. At Podar Prep Plus, we do it through finger plays and action songs.
Reverence – we support children to revere the environment, to revere nature and to revere everything around them. Our activities of Tel Chi, Yoga, Gardening help children understand themselves and the world around them.
Repetition – children learn by repetition, repetition reinforces concepts and learning in a novel and unusual manner to make it more interesting for children.
The EYFS – Early Years foundation Stage is the curriculum framework of United Kingdom. It sets out and defines the following-
The 7 areas of learning and development which guide professional’s engagement with your child’s play and activities as they learn new skills and knowledge
Personal Competencies and social development
Language, communication and literacy skills
Early numeracy skills
Knowledge and understanding of the world
Creative development
The early childhood programs at Podar Prep Plus are designed to give children the correct stress-free environment, personal attention and scientifically formulated schedule of activities to nurture their growing brains. Appropriate socio-emotional care is given to each child to help him develop the right inter- and intra-personal intelligence.
Motor Skills Development
Water Play – aids fine motor development and fulfills relaxed exploration needs.
Sand Play – develops hand-eye co-ordination, tactile experiences and exploration
Social and Emotional Development
Parachute Play – to develop both fine and gross motor skills, and enhance listening skills pro-social behavior and the ability to follow instructions. Nurtures pro social behavior skills.
Yoga – helps children relax, rejuvenate, and indulge in fun and frolic
Language and Literacy
Readers Make Leaders – a reading corner for your child that holds a number of international children’s books so your child can spend his time productively.
Glenn Doman Reading – an internationally acclaimed, time tested method to develop your child’s sight-reading skills.
Numeracy
Block Play – assists in enhancing recognition of colors, shapes, sizes and weight. Helps enhance eye – hand co-ordination, sequencing, sorting skills.
Role Play – helps children to understand the world, their family, people who help them and aid them in understanding the roles that people play and will also develop a child’s growing symbolic play which will help him with literacy, numeracy and other essential.
Discovery of the world
Drama/Elocution – give your child confidence and help in expression skills.
Puppet Shows – engage all the 9 intelligences. They expose children to essential language skills, promote thinking skills, engage them in listening to language, and develop essential resolution skills. They are apt component of our early childhood development.
Creative and Aesthetic Expression
Art Exploration – with activities like painting, collage, drawing, clay art, spray paint painting, tissue art and even projects oni-pad.