DISTINCT FEATURES OF SILVER WINGS INTERNATIONAL PRE-SCHOOL
SPACE AND FURNISHINGS
* Provision of adequate lighting, controlled temperature and the use of sound-absorbing materials.
* Excellent ventilation with aid of natural lighting through windows and skylight
* Clean and well-maintained ample indoor space for children, adults and furnishings.
FURNITURE FOR ROUTINE CARE, PLAY AND LEARNING
* Provision of enough space for stacking and shelving for toys and materials
* Appropriate ratio of child-sized(the children’s feet touch the floor when sitting) table and chairs
* Woodwork bench, sand/water table, or easel for the use of children
FURNISHINGS FOR RELAXATION AND COMFORT
* Provision of special “cozy area” with soft furnishings.
* Cozy area accessible in several other areas also.
* Cozy area is well protected from active play and is used for reading or other quiet play.
ROOM ARRANGEMENT FOR PLAY
* Options of five different interest centers to provide a variety of learning experiences.
* Art
* Reading
* Blocks
* Nature/Science
* Dramatic play
* Manipulative/fine motor skills
Rooms arrangement has been done in a manner that:
* Makes it possible for staff to provide visual supervision.
* Several activities may go on at one time and traffic patterns do not interfere with activities.
* Areas for quiet and active play are separated
* Additional materials are available to add to or change interest centers
* There is space set aside for one or two children to play, protected from intrusion by others.
* There is adequate space outdoors and some space indoors for gross motor play
* Both stationary(swings, slides, climbing equipment) and portable gross motor equipment(wheel toys, tumbling mats, jump ropes ,bean bags, ring toss games, balls and sports equipment) are used