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Kits4Kids Special School Programmes
1. Early Intervention Programme for Infants and Children
- Toddler Programme Early Intervention
- Nursery Programme Early Intervention
- Kinders Programme Early Intervention
- Nursery Integrated Programme
- Kinders Integrated Programme
2. Junior Programme
3. CARE Programme
Toddler Programme Early Intervention - Duration of course 36 months
Intake on a monthly basis - 1st and 15th of each month
Half Day: 9am to 12pm or 1pm to 4pm
Full Day: 9am to 4pm
Nursery Programme Early Intervention - Duration of course 24 months
Intake on a monthly basis - 1st and 15th of each month
Half Day: 9am to 12pm or 1pm to 4pm
Full Day: 9am to 4pm
Kinders Early Intervention Programme - Duration of course 36 months
Intake on a monthly basis - 1st and 15th of each month
Half Day: 9am to 12pm or 1pm to 4pm
Full Day: 9am to 4pm
Junior Programme - Duration of course 72 months
Intake on a monthly basis - 1st and 15th of each month
Half Day: 9am to 12pm or 1pm to 4pm
Full Day: 9am to 4pm
CARE Programme - Duration of course 96 months
Intake on a monthly basis - 1st and 15th of each month
Half Day: 9am to 12pm or 1pm to 4pm
Full Day: 9am to 4pm
Integrated Nursery Programme - Duration of course 36 months
Intake on a monthly basis - 1st and 15th of each month
Half Day: 9am to 12pm or 1pm to 4pm
Full Day: 9am to 4pm
Integrated Kinders Programme - Duration of course 36 months
Intake on a monthly basis - 1st and 15th of each month
Half Day: 9am to 12pm or 1pm to 4pm
Full Day: 9am to 4pm
Kits4Kids Special School Programmes Descriptions
Toddler Programme Early Intervention
In the Toddler Programme, your child will learn exploratory play, simultaneously building their cognitive, spatial and motor development in a fun and experiential way. Teacher- supported instructions will be adopted to enhance your child's expressive vocabulary, attention and memory. Toddlers' visual perception and social adaptation will also be developed.
Toddler Programme:
Toddler Programme Early Intervention
1. LANGUAGE & LITERACY FOR TODDLER
2. COGNITIVE & ATTENTION FOR TODDLER.
3. SELF HELP SKILL FOR TODDLER
4. LOGICAL THINKING & MATH SKILLS FOR TODDLER
5. SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL SKILLS FOR TODDLER
6. GROSS & FINE MOTOR SKILLS FOR TODDLER
Nursery & Kinders Programmes Early Intervention
The Nursery Programme caters to the 3-4 years old while the Kinder Programme caters to children aged 5 to 7 years old. The children will be given ample opportunities to explore and acquire the process of learning in a fun and safe way. Children will learn to interact either on a one-to-one basis with the teacher, small group learning with peers and large group activities. Children will grow and be nurtured in our school with the appropriate aptitude, self-monitoring and motivating strategies to face the many challenges of their life. We welcome parents to volunteer and be a part in our programme!
The Nursery Programme:
Nursery Programme Early Intervention
1. LANGUAGE & LITERACY FOR NURSERY
2. COGINITIVE & ATTENTION FOR NURSERY
3. LOGICAL THINKING & MATHS SKILL FOR NURSERY
4. SELF HELP SKILLS FOR NURSERY
5. SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL SKILLS FOR NURSERY
6. GROSS & FINE MOTOR SKILLS FOR NURSERY
The Kinders Programme:
Kinders Programme Early Intervention
1. LANGUAGE & LITERACY FOR KINDERS
2. COGNITION & ATTENTION FOR KINDERS
3. LOGICAL THINKING & MATHS SKILLS FOR KINDERS
4. SELF HELP SKILLS FOR KINDERS
5. SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL SKILLS FOR KINDERS
6. GROSS & FINE MOTOR SKILLS
Description
1. Language & Literacy
Children will learn to language through whole language approach and phonetic awareness. Strategies will be engaged to teach children to read, listen, speak, write and comprehend what he is learning in systematic and constructive ways. Stories, poems, rhymes, songs and music will be the modes of learning where children learn language. As our school provides bilingual programme, Chinese will be introduced to children too. Word games, card games and audio tapes will be used for teaching children Chinese. Internal therapist will be participating in the Programmes for children who have delay in speech and language.
2. Logical Thinking and Math
Children will learn Math and problem solving skills with concrete manipulatives as well as visual and verbal cues. Children understand the concept of Math through hands on learning such as multi-sensorial activities, before teaching them the abstract form. Through constant problem solving either on a personal project basis or during small group discussion, children become confident in their own ability.
3. Social & Emotional
Children are empowered with the autonomy to make choices during the learning centers and active interactions between peers and teachers. Children will learn the strategies, such as turn taking and sharing, to solve problems encountered in collaborative play. They will also learn to express feelings in words or gestures. Children are encouraged to participate in group routines to encourage modeling of appropriate social behaviours in a required setting. Children will be introduced to the social norms and rules of different environmental settings example in the library, restaurant etc. All these skills will be taught prior to the actual setting or event, so as to equip them in advance with the necessary skills and also to promote confidence in the child. Our school nurtures the children in a warm and loving environment where children will form positive images of themselves and others in order to build strong blocks of human relationships. Self help skills will be taught to the children so that they are able to perform daily routines independently.
4. Gross Motor & Fine Motor
The children develop their gross motor skills (locomotor skills, non-locomotor skills) through games, outdoor activities and gym activities. There are water play, sand play, multi-sensory balls, slides, tricycles and many fun filled activities that the children can work on during the outdoor activities. There is also a mini nursery for children to grow their own fruits and vegetables. Children will enhance their fine motor skills and eye hand co-ordination through activities such as painting, threading, pegging etc. Our school encourages children to create models and artworks from different textured materials. These creative representations of the children’s works reflect the children’s present level of development.
5. Self Help
Our school will train our children self help skills such as toileting, feeding, grooming etc. The children are given daily practice for them to develop the self help skills and independence.
6. Cogntive & Attention
The children will be working on their compliant and attention skills. They will be using games, manipulatives and teaching aids to work on their cognitive recall skills as well as lengthening their attention span. The children will also be working on their memory processing speed.
Nursery Integrated Programme (2.5 years 4 years old)
Ratio 1 : 6
A programme designed for students to prepare them for academic components for them to integrate back to the mainstream kindergarten or primary schools. The students will also be exposed to daily living skills, social skills, logical thinking skills where they can normalise their behaviours in an environment.
Half Day : 9am to 12pm or 1pm to 4pm
Fulll Day: 9am to 4pm
Course Outline :
The course comprises of 2.5 years under Integrated Nursery for full day or half day study options.
Intake is on a monthly basis, 1st and 15th of each month.
Modules :
1. Cognition & Attention
2. Language & Literacy
3. Social Emotion
4. Fine & Gross Motor Skills
5. Numeracy
6. Self Help
7. Creative Arts & Aesthetics
Kinders Integrated Programme ( 5 to 7 years old)
Ratio 1: 10
A programme designed for students to prepare them for academic components for them to integrate back to the mainstream kindergarten or primary schools. The students will also be exposed to daily living skills, social skills, logical thinking skills where they can normalise their behaviours in an environment.
Half Day: 9am to 12pm or 1pm to 4pm
Full Day: 9am to 4pm
Course Outline :
The course comprises of 2 years under Integrated Kinders for full day or half day study options. Intake is on a monthly basis, 1st and 15th of each month.
Desired Outcomes :
• To be able to be confident with self
• To be able to accept self and others
• To be able to communicate with parents, peers, teachers and the community
• To be able to share and take turns with others
• To be positive in thinking
• To be able to contribute in class and at home
Modules :
1. Cognition & Attention
2. Language & Literacy
3. Social Emotion
4. Fine & Gross Motor Skills
5. Numeracy
6. Self Help
7. Creative Arts & Aesthetics
8. Assistive Technology
JUNIOR PROGRAMME
The Kits4Kids Junior course of Study is a unique course of study where a student with mild disabilities may complete to graduate with a Kits4Kids Certificate of Achievement. The Junior Course of Study is an outgrowth of Kits4Kids Foundation Education Systems (EIPIC / Integrated Kindergarten / CARE program).
The Junior Course of Study is intended to meet the needs of a small group of students with disabilities who need a adapted curriculum that focuses on both academic and life-skills for independent living. The vast majority of students with disabilities will complete one of the other three modules of study with the use of accommodations, modifications, supplemental aids and services as needed. The Junior Course of Study is an adapted standard course of study consisting of 6 courses in English, mathematics, science, moral studies, computer including physical education. Junior Course of Study is designed to be self-paced for the student yet competencies are societal benchmarked for authentic independence at school, work or home.
Junior Programme Modules
CARE PROGRAMME
The Kits4Kids CARE Course of Study is a unique course of study where a student with moderate or severe disabilities may complete to graduate with a Kits4Kids Certificate of Achievement.
The CARE Course of Study is intended to meet the needs of a small group of students with disabilities who need a greatly modified curriculum that focuses on life-skills and post-school employment and independent living. The vast majority of students with disabilities will complete one of the other three modules of study with the use of accommodations, modifications, supplemental aids and services as needed. The CARE Course of Study is a modified standard course of study consisting of fifteen new courses in English, mathematics, science, occupational preparation and social studies. CARE Course of Study is designed to be self-paced for the student yet competencies are societal benchmarked for authentic independence at work or home.
Care Programme
1. Early Intervention Programme for Infants and Children
- Toddler Programme Early Intervention
- Nursery Programme Early Intervention
- Kinders Programme Early Intervention
- Nursery Integrated Programme
- Kinders Integrated Programme
2. Junior Programme
3. CARE Programme
Toddler Programme Early Intervention - Duration of course 36 months
Intake on a monthly basis - 1st and 15th of each month
Half Day: 9am to 12pm or 1pm to 4pm
Full Day: 9am to 4pm
Nursery Programme Early Intervention - Duration of course 24 months
Intake on a monthly basis - 1st and 15th of each month
Half Day: 9am to 12pm or 1pm to 4pm
Full Day: 9am to 4pm
Kinders Early Intervention Programme - Duration of course 36 months
Intake on a monthly basis - 1st and 15th of each month
Half Day: 9am to 12pm or 1pm to 4pm
Full Day: 9am to 4pm
Junior Programme - Duration of course 72 months
Intake on a monthly basis - 1st and 15th of each month
Half Day: 9am to 12pm or 1pm to 4pm
Full Day: 9am to 4pm
CARE Programme - Duration of course 96 months
Intake on a monthly basis - 1st and 15th of each month
Half Day: 9am to 12pm or 1pm to 4pm
Full Day: 9am to 4pm
Integrated Nursery Programme - Duration of course 36 months
Intake on a monthly basis - 1st and 15th of each month
Half Day: 9am to 12pm or 1pm to 4pm
Full Day: 9am to 4pm
Integrated Kinders Programme - Duration of course 36 months
Intake on a monthly basis - 1st and 15th of each month
Half Day: 9am to 12pm or 1pm to 4pm
Full Day: 9am to 4pm
Kits4Kids Special School Programmes Descriptions
Toddler Programme Early Intervention
In the Toddler Programme, your child will learn exploratory play, simultaneously building their cognitive, spatial and motor development in a fun and experiential way. Teacher- supported instructions will be adopted to enhance your child's expressive vocabulary, attention and memory. Toddlers' visual perception and social adaptation will also be developed.
Toddler Programme:
Toddler Programme Early Intervention
1. LANGUAGE & LITERACY FOR TODDLER
2. COGNITIVE & ATTENTION FOR TODDLER.
3. SELF HELP SKILL FOR TODDLER
4. LOGICAL THINKING & MATH SKILLS FOR TODDLER
5. SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL SKILLS FOR TODDLER
6. GROSS & FINE MOTOR SKILLS FOR TODDLER
Nursery & Kinders Programmes Early Intervention
The Nursery Programme caters to the 3-4 years old while the Kinder Programme caters to children aged 5 to 7 years old. The children will be given ample opportunities to explore and acquire the process of learning in a fun and safe way. Children will learn to interact either on a one-to-one basis with the teacher, small group learning with peers and large group activities. Children will grow and be nurtured in our school with the appropriate aptitude, self-monitoring and motivating strategies to face the many challenges of their life. We welcome parents to volunteer and be a part in our programme!
The Nursery Programme:
Nursery Programme Early Intervention
1. LANGUAGE & LITERACY FOR NURSERY
2. COGINITIVE & ATTENTION FOR NURSERY
3. LOGICAL THINKING & MATHS SKILL FOR NURSERY
4. SELF HELP SKILLS FOR NURSERY
5. SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL SKILLS FOR NURSERY
6. GROSS & FINE MOTOR SKILLS FOR NURSERY
The Kinders Programme:
Kinders Programme Early Intervention
1. LANGUAGE & LITERACY FOR KINDERS
2. COGNITION & ATTENTION FOR KINDERS
3. LOGICAL THINKING & MATHS SKILLS FOR KINDERS
4. SELF HELP SKILLS FOR KINDERS
5. SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL SKILLS FOR KINDERS
6. GROSS & FINE MOTOR SKILLS
Description
1. Language & Literacy
Children will learn to language through whole language approach and phonetic awareness. Strategies will be engaged to teach children to read, listen, speak, write and comprehend what he is learning in systematic and constructive ways. Stories, poems, rhymes, songs and music will be the modes of learning where children learn language. As our school provides bilingual programme, Chinese will be introduced to children too. Word games, card games and audio tapes will be used for teaching children Chinese. Internal therapist will be participating in the Programmes for children who have delay in speech and language.
2. Logical Thinking and Math
Children will learn Math and problem solving skills with concrete manipulatives as well as visual and verbal cues. Children understand the concept of Math through hands on learning such as multi-sensorial activities, before teaching them the abstract form. Through constant problem solving either on a personal project basis or during small group discussion, children become confident in their own ability.
3. Social & Emotional
Children are empowered with the autonomy to make choices during the learning centers and active interactions between peers and teachers. Children will learn the strategies, such as turn taking and sharing, to solve problems encountered in collaborative play. They will also learn to express feelings in words or gestures. Children are encouraged to participate in group routines to encourage modeling of appropriate social behaviours in a required setting. Children will be introduced to the social norms and rules of different environmental settings example in the library, restaurant etc. All these skills will be taught prior to the actual setting or event, so as to equip them in advance with the necessary skills and also to promote confidence in the child. Our school nurtures the children in a warm and loving environment where children will form positive images of themselves and others in order to build strong blocks of human relationships. Self help skills will be taught to the children so that they are able to perform daily routines independently.
4. Gross Motor & Fine Motor
The children develop their gross motor skills (locomotor skills, non-locomotor skills) through games, outdoor activities and gym activities. There are water play, sand play, multi-sensory balls, slides, tricycles and many fun filled activities that the children can work on during the outdoor activities. There is also a mini nursery for children to grow their own fruits and vegetables. Children will enhance their fine motor skills and eye hand co-ordination through activities such as painting, threading, pegging etc. Our school encourages children to create models and artworks from different textured materials. These creative representations of the children’s works reflect the children’s present level of development.
5. Self Help
Our school will train our children self help skills such as toileting, feeding, grooming etc. The children are given daily practice for them to develop the self help skills and independence.
6. Cogntive & Attention
The children will be working on their compliant and attention skills. They will be using games, manipulatives and teaching aids to work on their cognitive recall skills as well as lengthening their attention span. The children will also be working on their memory processing speed.
Nursery Integrated Programme (2.5 years 4 years old)
Ratio 1 : 6
A programme designed for students to prepare them for academic components for them to integrate back to the mainstream kindergarten or primary schools. The students will also be exposed to daily living skills, social skills, logical thinking skills where they can normalise their behaviours in an environment.
Half Day : 9am to 12pm or 1pm to 4pm
Fulll Day: 9am to 4pm
Course Outline :
The course comprises of 2.5 years under Integrated Nursery for full day or half day study options.
Intake is on a monthly basis, 1st and 15th of each month.
Modules :
1. Cognition & Attention
2. Language & Literacy
3. Social Emotion
4. Fine & Gross Motor Skills
5. Numeracy
6. Self Help
7. Creative Arts & Aesthetics
Kinders Integrated Programme ( 5 to 7 years old)
Ratio 1: 10
A programme designed for students to prepare them for academic components for them to integrate back to the mainstream kindergarten or primary schools. The students will also be exposed to daily living skills, social skills, logical thinking skills where they can normalise their behaviours in an environment.
Half Day: 9am to 12pm or 1pm to 4pm
Full Day: 9am to 4pm
Course Outline :
The course comprises of 2 years under Integrated Kinders for full day or half day study options. Intake is on a monthly basis, 1st and 15th of each month.
Desired Outcomes :
• To be able to be confident with self
• To be able to accept self and others
• To be able to communicate with parents, peers, teachers and the community
• To be able to share and take turns with others
• To be positive in thinking
• To be able to contribute in class and at home
Modules :
1. Cognition & Attention
2. Language & Literacy
3. Social Emotion
4. Fine & Gross Motor Skills
5. Numeracy
6. Self Help
7. Creative Arts & Aesthetics
8. Assistive Technology
JUNIOR PROGRAMME
The Kits4Kids Junior course of Study is a unique course of study where a student with mild disabilities may complete to graduate with a Kits4Kids Certificate of Achievement. The Junior Course of Study is an outgrowth of Kits4Kids Foundation Education Systems (EIPIC / Integrated Kindergarten / CARE program).
The Junior Course of Study is intended to meet the needs of a small group of students with disabilities who need a adapted curriculum that focuses on both academic and life-skills for independent living. The vast majority of students with disabilities will complete one of the other three modules of study with the use of accommodations, modifications, supplemental aids and services as needed. The Junior Course of Study is an adapted standard course of study consisting of 6 courses in English, mathematics, science, moral studies, computer including physical education. Junior Course of Study is designed to be self-paced for the student yet competencies are societal benchmarked for authentic independence at school, work or home.
- Students are also required to complete technical education credits, healthful living and electives, as needed to complete local graduation requirements. Portfolios can be used for students with moderate disabilities that fulfill the academic requirements of the courses.
- The IEP Team, which includes parents and the student, makes recommendations as to the appropriateness of the Junior Course of Study for a particular student based on his/her post-school transition needs and goals. Final selection of the Junior Course of Study is by student and parent choice.
- Students may be required to pass an exit exam depending on the transition needs. However, each student must have specified in their IEP the computer or technology skills to be mastered required by the next stage of progression for transition.
- Student can be enrolled at chronological aged 7 and should graduate at chronological aged 12. However, assessment and evaluation of the student will provide a better insertion in to Junior Course of Study. There is no limitation to the chronological age for graduation however it must be collectively agreed for authentic independence for the student.
- Students facing difficulties in Kits4Kids Junior program (7 – 12) are recommended for transition into Kits4Kids CARE program (10 – 18 years old). This is in-line with the overall developmental progression developed based on both international curriculum and local requirements.
Junior Programme Modules
- ENGLISH 1
- ENGLISH 2
- ENGLISH 3
- ENGLISH 4
- ENGLISH 5
- ENGLISH 6
- MATHS 1
- MATHS 2
- MATHS 3
- MATHS 4
- MATHS 5
- MATHS 6
- SCIENCE 1
- SCIENCE 2
- SCIENCE 3
- SCIENCE 4
- SCIENCE 5
- SCIENCE 6
- MORAL EDUCATION 1
- MORAL EDUCATION 2
- MORAL EDUCATION 3
- MORAL EDUCATION 4
- MORAL EDUCATION 5
- MORAL EDUCATION 6
- COMPUTER CLASS 1 - 6
CARE PROGRAMME
The Kits4Kids CARE Course of Study is a unique course of study where a student with moderate or severe disabilities may complete to graduate with a Kits4Kids Certificate of Achievement.
The CARE Course of Study is intended to meet the needs of a small group of students with disabilities who need a greatly modified curriculum that focuses on life-skills and post-school employment and independent living. The vast majority of students with disabilities will complete one of the other three modules of study with the use of accommodations, modifications, supplemental aids and services as needed. The CARE Course of Study is a modified standard course of study consisting of fifteen new courses in English, mathematics, science, occupational preparation and social studies. CARE Course of Study is designed to be self-paced for the student yet competencies are societal benchmarked for authentic independence at work or home.
- Students are also required to complete career/technical education credits, healthful living and electives, as needed to complete local graduation requirements.
- Each student must complete a CARE portfolio documenting completion of course of study requirements. The CARE portfolio is in place of the exit exam requirement.
- The IEP Team, which includes parents and the student, makes recommendations as to the appropriateness of the CARE Course of Study for a particular student based on his/her post-school transition needs and goals. Final selection of the CARE Course of Study is by student and parent choice.
- Students are not required to pass an exit exam or the computer skills test. However, each student must have specified in their IEP the computer or technology skills to be mastered.
- Student can be enrolled at chronological aged 10 and should graduate at chronological aged 18. However, assessment and evaluation of the student will provide a better insertion in to CARE Course of Study.
- Students facing difficulties in Kits4Kids Junior program (7 – 12) are recommended for transition into Kits4Kids CARE program (10 – 18). This is in-line with the overall developmental progression developed based on both international curriculum and local requirements.
Care Programme
- ENGLISH VOCATIONAL 1
- ENGLISH VOCATIONAL 2
- ENGLISH VOCATIONAL 3
- ENGLISH VOCATIONAL 4
- MATHEMATICS 1
- MATHEMATICS 2
- MATHEMATICS 3
- MATHEMATICS 4
- OCCUPATIONAL 1
- OCCUPATIONAL 2
- OCCUPATIONAL 3
- OCCUPATIONAL 4
- SOCIAL 1
- SOCIAL 2
- SCIENCE 1
- SCIENCE 2
- TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Kits4Kids Special School
All rights reserved 2003 – 2019
ERF/UEN No. 201105297H
All rights reserved 2003 – 2019
ERF/UEN No. 201105297H