Inside Our Classes

PRE-SCHOOL Classes

Baby Class (Nursery Sparrows)

Our Nursery Sparrows class provides a nurturing environment where young and little learners embark on their educational journey with joy and curiosity and cognitively in a safe and stimulating space.

CORE SUBJECTS

  • Early Literacy, Communication & Language development: Exploring letters, songs, storytelling, rhymes, sounds and early vocabulary.
  • Basic Math concepts: Recognizing numbers, shapes, matching and patterns.
  • Social and emotional growth: Learning cooperation, emotional expression and friendship-building.
  • Creative Arts: Music, Dance, Arts, Drawing and crafts to express creativity.

CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT
Our Class is designed with;

  • Bright, child-friendly decorations and study charts to inspire imagination.
  • Age-appropriate toys, furniture and the best learning materials.
  • A safe and clean space for exploration and comfort.

OUR GOALS
To ensure that every child;

  • Develops confidence and curiosity for learning.
  • Builds essential social and cognitive skills.
  • Feel loved, safe and happy in their first school experience.

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Middle Class (Kindergarten Spoonbills)

The Kindergarten Spoonbills class bridges the gap between foundational learning and advanced Childhood development. This stage prepares children for more structured education, fostering their confidence, curiosity and love for learning.
KEY FORCUS AREAS

  1. Language and Literacy:
    • Phonics: Recognizing letters and their sounds.
    • Basic reading: introduction to simple words and short sentences.
    • Writing: Tracing letters, numbers and simple words.
  2. Numeracy Skills
    • Learning numbers up to 20 or so.
    • Basic counting, sorting and comparing.
    • Introduction to simple addition and subtraction concepts.
  3. Social and Emotional Development
    • Understanding emotions and how to express them.
    • Building friendships and practicing teamwork.
    • Learning responsibilities through classroom roles.
  4. Physical Growth
    • Activities that develop fine motor skills like drawing, jumping, balancing and playing games.
  5. Creative and cognitive development
    • Exploring arts, music and drama to boost creativity.
    • Puzzle solving and imaginative play to enhance critical thinking.

CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT
Our Class is designed to foster;

  • A sense of independence through organized activity zones.
  • Interactive learning with vibrant study charts and engaging materials.
  • A secure and welcoming atmosphere for every child to feel confident.

OUR GOALS
By the end of this class, Our pupils will;

  • Have basic reading and writing abilities.
  • Understand fundamental mathematical concepts.
  • Display improved social skills and emotional awareness.
  • Show curiosity and eagerness to learn about the world.

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Top Class (Pre-Primary Pelicans)

The Pre-Primary Pelicans class program is designed to prepare children for a smooth transition into primary school. This class focuses on advanced foundational skills, critical thinking and independence, ensuring pupils are ready for the next stage of their educational journey.
KEY FOCUS AREAS

  1. Advanced Language and Literacy:
    • Phonics: Building on previous knowledge to form simple sentences.
    • Reading: Fluency in reading short stories and identifying new words.
    • Writing: Introduction to sentence formation, proper letter writing and punctuation.
  2. Mathematics Mastery
    • Counting numbers up to 100, number patterns and sequences.
    • Basic arithmetic such as simple addition, subtraction and introduction to multiplication.
    • Concept development like shapes, measurements and time.
  3. Social and Emotional Growth
    • Critical thinking activities: Problem-solving tasks and creative projects.
    • Science exploration: Introduction to basic experiments and concepts like plants, animals and weather.
    • Social studies: Community helpers, cultural awareness and understanding the world around them.
  4. Physical and creative Growth
    • Fine motor skills: Advanced activities like drawing and simple crafts.
    • Gross motor skills: Sports, dance and structured physical education sessions.
    • Art and Music: Enhancing creativity through projects, songs and performances.

CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT
The Pre-Primary Pelicans class environment Promotes independence and academic readiness with;

  • Age-appropriate learning materials for interactive engagement.
  • structured routines to build discipline and focus.
  • A supportive setting that encourages self-expression and inquiry.

OUR GOALS FOR THIS CLASS
By the time pupils complete this class, they will;

  • Be proficient in basic reading , writing and arithmetic.
  • Have developed a strong sense of responsibility and dependence.
  • Be socially confident and prepared for primary school challenges.
  • Demonstrate curiosity, problem-solving abilities and a love for learning.

PRIMARY Classes

Primary Classes

Through a blend of innovative teaching methods and a supportive environment following the National curriculum, we inspire young learners to reach their fullest potential in academics.
CORE SUBJECTS

    1. English:
      • Building a strong foundation in language skills like reading, writing, listening and speaking.
      • Enhancing vocabulary and grammar to improve comprehension and expression.
      • Foster a love for literature through storytelling, poetry and reading activities.
      • Encourage creativity and critical thinking through writing and discussions.
    1. Mathematics
      • Numeracy skills development to equip pupils with the ability to work confidently with numbers, from counting, number patterns, basic to advanced numerical operations basic operations
      • Conceptual understanding to ensure pupils grasp fundamental mathematical concepts such as shapes, measurements, time and fractions to build a solid foundation for advanced Maths.
      • Problem-solving and critical thinking to teach pupils how to approach and solve real-world problems through logical reasoning and application of Mathematical principles.
      • Help pupils Understand the practical use of Mathematics in activities like managing money, measuring understanding time and distance.
      • Nurture analytical thinking by encouraging pupils to identify patterns, analyse data and make predictions based on calculations.
    1. Integrated Science and Health Education
      • Promote scientific literacy to develop an understanding of basic Scientific concepts, methods and their application to everyday life
      • Educate pupils about ecosystems, natural resources and the importance of preserving the environment, to foster environmental awareness.
      • Encourage inquiry and exploration to inspire curiosity and observation through hands-on experiments and real-world examples.
      • Building healthy lifestyle awareness by teaching pupils the principles of Nutrition, Personal hygiene and physical well-being.
      • Install safety practices to provide them with knowledge about First Aid, road safety and preventive measures for common illnesses
  1. Social Studies
    • Promote civic awareness to foster understanding of rights, responsibilities and roles as active citizens in the society.
    • Building cultural appreciation to develop respect for diversity by learning about different cultures, traditions and social practices.
    • Teaching them geography and environment to equip pupils with geographical knowledge beginning with family, surroundings and community lessons in the lower primary classes, up to inter-regional and continental studies in upper classes.
    • Teaching history foundations to provide insight into significant historical events and figures that shaped their community, country and continent.
    • Foster National love, pride and unity to install a sense of belonging, patriotism and pride in their Nation while promoting unity and peace.
    • Promoting Environmental Stewardship by teaching pupils to care for natural resources and adopt sustainable living practices.
  2. Religious and Moral Education
    • Teaching moral values by encouraging honesty, respect, kindness, compassion and other core virtues that promote positive character development.
    • Foster religious understanding to provide knowledge about different religions and promote God fearing, respect, tolerance and coexistence among diverse cultures and beliefs.
    • Encourage ethical decision-making in pupils to equip them with the ability to distinguish between right and wrong and make responsible choices.
    • Promote spiritual growth. Nurture a sense of spirituality and encourage self-reflection to foster inner peace and a positive outlook on life.
    • Emphasizing the importance of being accountable for one’s actions and contributing to the well being of society.
    • Teach pupils understand and appreciate the traditions, practices and teachings of their own faith and those of others.
At Silver Bells Pre & Elementary School, Religious and Moral Education is more than a subject. It is a guide to living a life filled with Purpose, integrity and respect for all.