Programs

Beauty of Diversity

Teaching children to see beauty in our differences is another core feature of the Collins Program. Sowing the seeds of love and acceptance in the early years helps children grow in our global village. Diversity is not only important for unity and togetherness, but it also makes life interesting! By showing children that beauty comes in all colours, shapes and sizes, we are helping them to make the world a better place.

Well Wishes

Well Wishes is a portion of the Collins Program which encourages children to be charitable in their community. Through Well Wishes, children discover the wonderful feeling of being useful and helping others, thus increasing their self-confidence. One such activity is baking cookies to “sell” to family members and friends, with the funds going to a charity such as the Children’s Cancer Foundation. By engaging children in charity work we are developing important social and emotional skills, particularly learning empathy.

The Beauty of Nature

Inspiring a love of nature is a high priority for the Collins Project.  We believe teaching children to appreciate and respect our natural environment will have lifelong benefits.  Through our thoughtful curriculum, we teach children to be kind to every creature, love human beings and respect nature. By incorporating plenty of fun outdoor activities, our environmental education provides a foundation upon which children can grow, to not only love and enjoy nature but to also protect and preserve our precious environment.

Nurturing Gratitude

The ability to see and appreciate the good in life is a fundamental part of the Collins Program philosophy. We want our children to be grateful for the opportunities, gifts, and kindness they receive from others. We believe appreciation is one of the most important skills we can teach our children to create a meaningful and happy life. By nurturing gratitude in our children, we build resilience to benefit their physical, mental, and social health.

Engineering

The Collins Program Engineering lessons teach basic design, creativity and building concepts through play. Children visualize and understand the scientific concepts using simple tools, and learn to select, focus and follow patterns to achieve their goals.

Technology

Technology is a field in STEM training and a fundamental concept for learning. The Collins program uses age-appropriate activities to gradually introduce children to different types of technology, including interactive media, communications and design.

The Collins program technology lesson promotes language skills, critical thinking, capacity for visual attention, and boosts curiosity.

Science

Science is a field in STEM training and using science to explore children’s environments is a key feature of the Collins Program. We use children’s innate curiosity to help them understand the world around them. We encourage children to ask questions and develop the skills needed to answer those questions. We use easily accessible skills like cooking and gardening to help children get a head start on their scientific voyage, from simple and safe food preparation techniques to understanding recycling and composting.

Music Enjoyment

The Collins program brings the joys of music into your home. Music provides many lifelong benefits for children and can have a profound effect on the body and mind. The Collins Program uses songs and nursery rhymes to make learning music fun. We also provide opportunities to make your own music using simple homemade instruments. Each lesson includes a music introduction sheet and full instructions.

Mental Health

Child psychiatrist Dr. Naysun Saeedi has prepared the Collins Program mental health curriculum. Mental health affects the way we think, feel and act. Dr Saeedi’s lessons present advice for emotional, mental, and social well-being. Our mental health lessons are accompanied by infographics, to enable easy at home teaching.

Virtues

The Collins Program aspires to instil a strong sense of virtues in our children. Learning about good behaviour and fairness through our stories helps children to understand the differences between right and wrong. We believe we have a responsibility to teach children the values of honesty, honour, trust and equality. By incorporating these virtues into our lessons, we build a sturdy base for caring future citizens.