Jolly Kids International School recognizes the importance of early childhood education and strives to provide its students with a foundation of developmentally-appropriate learning experiences. Our programs incorporate variety of themes and approaches. We do not strictly follow only one method or approach but instead we blend them together and create a unique, emergent curriculum suitable for each student.

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What kind of school is Jolly Kids International School?

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Jolly Kids international school is Reggio Emilia inspired school.

Guiding principles of Reggio Emilia approach that Jolly Kids International School highly values are:

• ​The child as protagonist, communicator and collaborator

• The teacher as partner, nurturer, guide and researcher

• Cooperation as the foundation of the educational system

• The environment as the "third teacher"

• The parent as partner

• Documentation as a communication

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Reggio Emilia inspired activities 

Loris Malaguzzi, the founder of Reggio Emilia approach believed that environment plays a central role in the process of making learning meaningful. He defined it as a third teacher. Since we strongly believe that the actual environment can help shape child’s identity later on in his or her life, we created unique classrooms that help to stimulate children's curiosity and foster their creativity while manipulating with objects or making art. 

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​Jolly Kids International School incorporates a lot of Art.

Art as: 

• a therapy

• a means of communication and self-expression

• a medium of education

• a universal language

Our school is equipped with a mini-atelier both indoors and outdoors {in our lovely garden} where students can create art. Throughout the day or during the lessons students learn about art, famous artists, practice various art techniques and use many art supplies. We also spend time working on various projects. Project works are student-led rather than teacher-driven and they are carried out through the cooperation and interaction of children. 

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Jolly Kids International school is Maria Montessori inspired school.

What is Maria Montessori approach?

It is an approach developed by Italian physician Maria Montessori. Is a a child-centered educational approach. 

​"Education is a natural process carried out by the child and is not acquired by listening by listening but by experiences carried out in the environment" Dr. Maria Montessori.

Guiding principles of Maria Montessori approach that Jolly Kids International School values are:

• Child-centered

• Multi-age classrooms

• Independence

• Free choice

• Teacher guidance

• Hands on learning, active learning

• Real world experiences

• Prepared environment

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Montessori inspired practical life activities 

Practical life activity in Montessori is a purposeful activity. It is applicable for all ages.In doing practical life activities a child develops coordination, concentration, independence, sense of responsibility and respect for his or her community and surroundings.

JKIS strives to grow an independent individual, prepare him or her for life and help him or her do things by himself or herself. Therefore, our teaching block includes Montessori inspired “Practical life activities”. Our students can learn what they need to {and are motivated to} do anyway. They can practice those skills every day with freedom.

 

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Jolly Kids International school incorporates  Jolly Phonics method.

What is Jolly Phonics?

It is a multi-sensory and thorough phonics program for teaching reading, writing, speaking, listening and vocabulary. It is very motivating for children and teachers, too. Children learn each letter by its sound, not its name. It incorporates music, linguistic, bodily kinesthetic and interpersonal intelligence.

With Jolly Phonics, children can be taught to read and write within a short period of time even at a young age. With Jolly Phonics children also improve their pronunciation. Learning with Jolly Phonics is FUN! For more information, please visit www.jollylearning.co.uk or