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 The
Chokchai School follows the curriculum of the ministry of education. We offer 2
programs, Thai Program and Intensive English Program. (For Intensive English
Program available at Ladphrao and Rangsit which start from K2 to K3 level)
At
Chokchai School, We have an activities to support the students for
strengthening development and for preparing the child to enter primary grade.
The school puts emphasis on the student�s developments in all aspects not only
in learning/teaching but also in conducting activities about experienced,
moving, creative, outdoor, liberal and educational games, to let our students
gain real experiences and learn to work together to develop state of body,
society, emotion and intelligent.
| Chokchai Kindergarten School
Curriculum
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The
nature of this education arrangement is to nourish and educate children.
Children will be developed in physical, emotional, social and intellectual
growth according to age and capacity
The
curriculum for the early education of children 3 � 5 years of age aims for
physical , emotion , mental , social and intellectual development according to
age , capacity and difference. The objectives meant to be achieved are as
follows :
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Children grow physically according to age and have good
health.
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Their big muscles and small muscles are strong. They can be used
actively and work in co - ordination.
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Children are built up with healthy habits.
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Children have morals, ethics and good heart.
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Children appreciate and express ability in art, music, movement and
are found of exercise.
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Children can do some things by themselves according to age.
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Children love nature, environment, culture and being Thai.
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Children can live in happiness with others and become good members
of Thai society under the monarchy and the democracy.
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Children can use language to communicate appropriately according to age.
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Children can think and solve problems according to age. |
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Children have imagination and creativity.
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Children have a positive attitude towards learning and possess skills in
searching for knowledge.
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| Acquired qualities according to age : |
When
children reach a certain age, our teachers have conscious and understand types
of acquired qualities developed in each child , and consider them in setting up
appropriate activities for each age level. This can help teachers observe the
differences among individual children .The data collected can be used to
develop each child to full potential and capacity. Development in children of
each age level may be faster or slower than the criteria set since set since
development is a continuing process. If a child dose not progress prominently,
he should be taken to a specialist or a physician for aid and treatment. The
acquired qualities according to age are as follows.
3 � Year � old child
development
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Physical Development
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Jump up and down from a standing position
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Catch a ball with hand and body
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Walk up steps using left and right legs alternately
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Draw a circle following a pattern
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Use a scissors with one hand
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Emotional and Mental Development
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Can express emotions according to feelings
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Like to please adults and receive praise
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Not fear separation from family
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Social Development
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Eat by oneself |
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Play in a parallel manner (play with the same toys but individually) |
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Role play |
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Learn to wait |
Intellectual Development
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Explore things to see similarities and differences
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State one�s own name
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Ask for help when facing problems
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Make dialogue / story with short sentences
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Have an interest in stories and tales
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Sing , recite simple poems , chants , and imitate actions
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Know the question word �What�
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Can create and finish a simple task
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Curious to know and see everything
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4 � Year � old child
development
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Physical Development
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Jump up and down from a standing position
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Catch a ball with hand and body
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Walk up steps using left and right legs alternately
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Draw a circle following a pattern
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Cut paper in a straight line
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Prefer activity over sedentary behavior
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Emotional and Mental Development
Express emotions appropriately
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Appreciate talent of Self and Others
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Like to challenge adults
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Want acknowledgement from peer group
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Social Development
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Dress and use toilet independently |
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Play with others |
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Wait in a queue |
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Share things with others |
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Put play toys in their places |
Intellectual Development
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Classify objects using the five physical senses
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State one�s own first name and surname
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Find solution after receiving advice
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Create dialogue / tell stories using connecting sentences.
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Create a finished product from imagination with details
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Use the question word �Why�
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5 � Year � old child
development
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Physical Development
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Jump up and down from a standing position
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Catch a ball with hand and body
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Walk up steps using left and right legs alternately
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Draw a circle following a pattern
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Cut paper in a straight line
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Use small muscles well e.g. button shirt, tie shoe laces etc.
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Maintain flexibility
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Emotional and Mental Development
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Express emotion appropriately
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Appreciate the ability and outcome of the Self and Others
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Become less self � centered
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Social Development
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Follow daily routines by oneself
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Play or work , sharing the same purpose with others
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When meeting an adult , know how to pay respect
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Know how to thank when accepting things from elders
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Be responsible for assigned tasks
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Intellectual Development
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Differentiate and classify smells , colors , sounds , tastes , shapes
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State name , surname and age
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Solves problems by oneself
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Able to create dialogue / story � telling
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Produce works of personal expression with detail and creativity
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Use question words: �Why� �How�
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Start to understand abstract concepts
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Count orally up to 20
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The learning substance can be divided
into 2 parts.
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1.Main
experience
The main experiences are those necessary for child development in physical , mental , social and intellectual aspects. They enable children to develop main skills for gaining knowledge by allowing children to interact with objects, things, people around them and at the same time implant virtues and morals in themselves and others.
2.The
substance that children should learn
The substance that children should learn is the matter around the children which is used as the medium to set up activities. There is no emphasis on memorizing content. The teacher can specify details relevant to age , need and interest of the child. Children are allowed to learn through main experiences as specified above but can be flexible by considering experiences and environment in real life.
ChokChai Kindergarten Organizing
Daily Activities
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Scope for daily activities at ChokChai :
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Big muscle development :
to strengthen big muscle movement and skill in using different body parts.
Children should be exposed to outdoor activities, field playing facilities, and
practice physical movement to music.
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Small muscle development : to strengthen small
muscles and co-ordination between hands and eyes : activities should include
touching and playing devices , jigsaws ,dressing themselves , holding spoon and
fork , using of art accessories , e.g. crayon , scissors , brush , clay etc.
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Emotional , mental and moral development : with
the aim that children might have good feeling towards the self and others,
self-confidence , courage to express themselves , self-discipline ,
responsibility , honesty , conservation , mercy and compassion , sharing ,
courtesy and civility which Thai culture and religion is endowed with.
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Social development : possess good
character ; interact appropriately with others ; live with others in happiness
, practice safely , love to work , be self-sufficient in their daily activities
which include eating , resting , excreting , cleaning the body : playing and
working with others , following rules , and putting things in their places ,
etc.
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Cognitive development : children
develop conclusions, observations, differentiations, classification, ordering,
problem solving, and topic discussion. Guest speakers should be invited to talk
with children on subjects such as: research, experimentation, cooking and
games.
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Language development : Demonstrate ability to use language for
communication, to express feelings, thoughts, knowledge, and personal
understanding. There should be a variety of contexts for students to appreciate
reading. There should be good language models and child-centered activities.
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Imagination and creativity : Children develop their
creativity, express emotions and feelings about themselves and the beauty
around them. Art and rhythm according to imagination should be instigated as
well as marking things, role-playing, and laying corners for children where
they can play with water, sand, building blocks and figures.
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Evaluation of
development :
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Evaluation of physical , emotional, mental, social and intellectual development. This is an on-going process. The purpose is to gather data for planning and improve student performances, setting up activities at the right time for integrated development.
Observation of behavior, Conversation, Interview, Analysis from students� work is systematically collected.
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