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Every parent’s search for the best international kindergarten school for their children is more than academic rigor; they also want a safe community where their children will feel loved and where their curiosity and lifelong learning are nurtured, especially during their early years.
As an international kindergarten school in Nonthaburi, ICSN recognizes that early childhood is a crucial stage that significantly impacts future academic achievement and success. The days of rigid, teacher-centered education are gone. Research shows that a narrow curriculum only adds stress to educators, students, and even families, and has had little impact on closing the learning gap it was intended to address since the 1990s.
At ICSN Kindergarten, we believe that all children benefit more from a thoughtful, play-based, flexible curriculum that caters to their diverse learning styles, intelligences, and needs. If we want children to be happy, naturally curious, lifelong learners, they must be nurtured in developmentally appropriate environments starting at an early age. Read more about the benefits of play-based learning here.
ICSN kindergarten uses a blend of curriculum, one of which is the Key to Learning® early years curriculum — a proven program that develops learning abilities in young children from nursery to kindergarten 2, helping them absorb lessons and concepts with ease. ICSN’s play-based Kindergarten curriculum builds early learners’ cognitive, communicative, and self-regulative abilities through focused 20-minute activities that inspire kindergarten students to be independent learners.
Key to Learning® is a research-based, Vygotskian approach to teaching focusing on intentional, imaginative play and developmental psychology.
The Key to Learning® curriculum is a special program for young children under 6 that teaches them how to learn using fun games, stories, and play. Based on over 40 years of expert research, it focuses on building three key skills essential for success in school and life:
With Key to Learning®, ICSN’s nursery to K2 classes are fun, playful, hands-on, yet impactful through different modules:
“The greatest advantage is the development of self-regulation through the use of indirect learning and purposeful play.” Says Mrs. Jessica Perez, ICSN’s Assistant Kindergarten Principal. “It is play with a deliberate purpose. While children perceive the activities as engaging and fun, every activity is designed to achieve specific developmental goals.”
“We really saw how our son became a joyful learner at ICSN. He was always very excited to go to school and came home chattering about the fun things they did. We would be amazed at how he was able to relate what he learned in a real-life setting.” – ICSN Parent
ICSN’s Kindergarten students love Construction activities. They get to build different structures using blocks and pieces with a specific goal in mind. For example, the construction activity is to make a bridge. Students are instructed to create their own bridge that meets precise spatial requirements—it must be tall enough for a boat to pass underneath and sturdy enough for a car to drive over.
Typically working in pairs, students get to practice communication and self-regulation. They must negotiate the design, accurately count the necessary blocks, and apply spatial reasoning (mathematical concepts) to solve the engineering problem together. Construction teaches students conceptual understanding, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration within a single, playful task.
“Because of ICSN’s effective kindergarten curriculum, students exhibit better self-regulation, which helps them transition more smoothly into grade 1 because they are more confident in their abilities, follow multi-step directions, and persist through a challenge, usually being able to find multiple ways to solve a problem.” – Mrs. Jessica.
Mrs. Jessica believes that “ICSN’s kindergarten experience is unique because we are not limited to a single curriculum model. We’ve invested significant time in research, carefully handpicking and integrating the most effective components from various globally recognized programs. But aside from academics, we want our students to feel loved and cared for so that school feels like a safe place for them.”
Mrs. Jessica further advises, “When looking for an International Kindergarten school in Nonthaburi, Thailand, look beyond cool playgrounds, shiny technology, and aesthetic classrooms.” While these are nice — and ICSN certainly has them too — they are secondary to the school’s pedagogy: the fundamental beliefs and methods it uses to teach your child how to learn. When you book a school tour at ICSN, you won’t miss the warmth and care that our teachers have for their students. While academics are important, if a child doesn’t feel safe, seen, and loved, learning will not happen.”
Discover the Key to Learning advantage and experience why International Christian School Nonthaburi is the best international kindergarten for your child. Book a school tour today!
