“Building character at Bright Seeds”
Sun.Star Davao, April 26, 2014
Like seeds in the
garden, children need to be lovingly nurtured to grow with all of their best potential.
Aside from a supportive family, the right choice for a preschool is crucial in
ensuring that kids have a strong foundation not only for the ‘big school’ but
for the real world as well.
A fresh and welcome
addition to the preschools in Davao is the Bright Seeds Preschool which
recently opened its doors to the public with the dynamic Maria Lourdes Victoria
Tionko-Imperial or simply ‘Teacher Lea’ as the school directress.
Teacher Lea has a
Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in Early
Childhood Education, both with distinctions, from Assumption College in Makati
City. For many years, she also worked with the preschool department of an
exclusive private school in Makati City.
“While teaching, I was assigned to various
leadership roles with my work which included running the preschool department.
Throughout those years teaching in Manila, I learned and appreciated the
importance of integrating values in the curriculum because it builds positive
character among learners”, Teacher Lea, a mom of two young boys, shares.
Growing
character
“Character is what
defines a child. It is what leads him with his choices. A positive character
builds positive action. We believe that a child learns best when he is using
his five senses (see, hear, smell, taste and touch); thus, allowing him to
discover, explore and develop his character”, Teacher Lea explains.
SEEDS is an acronym for
Sensory Experience for Early Developmental Success which is inspired by
Pestalozzi’s educational philosophy---“learning by head, hearts and hands”.
Knowledge, skills and
values are imparted through Bright Seeds’ 4H Foundation of Learning, namely:
HEAD
(Intellectual Development) – Concepts and knowledge are
shared through sensory experience activities by using real materials for the
child to explore and by allowing him to learn through the use of his five
senses (see, hear, smell, taste and touch).
HANDS
(Physical Development) – Physical development is as
important as the intellectual and emotional/values development. Included in the
activities are large and small movement skills which are the foundation of the
child’s practical and creative activities.
HEART
(Emotional/Values Development) – Through their
character building program, the school combines lessons with values and
introduces the recognition of God’s love in everything that surrounds us.
HARMONY
(Social Development) – Relating well with others is an essential
key to a child’s success. Cooperative learning and play are used in activities
to allow kids to discover his talents and to respect the talents of others as
well.
From
seedlings to bloomers
This coming school-year,
Bright Seeds Preschool will be offering classes daily with thematically-based
activities and lessons. With a corresponding theme for each month, skills and
concepts are integrated to the fun activities.
“We believe in consistency of the home and the
school. That’s why we involve parents and nannies as well by having constant
feedbacks and giving seminars so that there will be continuity with what is
being taught in school”, Teacher Lea enthuses.
Classes offered are the
following:
Seedlings for 2 to 2.5
years old; Number of students: three; With one teacher and one classroom nanny;
Time: 10:15 a.m.-12:15 noon (*Note: Seedlings class also offer thrice a week
classes);
Sprouts for 2.6 to 3.5
years old; Number of students: twelve; With two teachers and one classroom
nanny; Time: 10:15 a.m.-12:15 noon;
Buds for 3.6 to 4.5
years old; Number of students: 15; With two teachers and one classroom nanny; Time:
1:30 p.m.-3:40 p.m.; and
Bloomers for 4.6 to 5.5
years old; Number of students: 15; With one teacher and one assistant teacher; Time:
7:45 a.m.-10:05 a.m.
In addition, Bright
Seeds Preschool is offering summer classes for Toddlers Playgroup (Songs,
Stories, Arts & Crafts, Games, Sensory Play) ages 2 – 3 years old; May 6 –
24 (TThS); 10:30 a.m.-12 noon; Fee: P3,950; and Reading Enrichment Program
(Sensory Reading Activities) ages 4-6 years old; May 5-23 (Daily); 9:00am-10:00
a.m.; Fee: P3,750.
“Our vision of a Bright Seeds Preschool
learner is someone who responds with confidence and certainty even with an ever
changing future through a supreme holistic program. We invite Dabawenyos to experience
Bright Seeds and let us help your children bloom!”, Teacher Lea smiles.
For inquiries, Bright Seeds Preschool is at Doña Vicenta Road,
Doña
Vicenta Village, Davao City (near Chowking, across Victoria Plaza); Cellphone
numbers: (0917)5400988 and telephone number 3003286.
E-mail
the author at mom.about.town.dvo@gmail.com. Visit
www.momabouttowndavao.blogspot.com.
