ASB Head Start Program
Our state-of-the-art facilities, high-quality learning resources, certified and trained early childhood educators, and robust, research-based curriculum allow us to offer children an unparalleled advantage as they start their learning journey with ASB.
From purpose-built playgrounds and en-suite classrooms to swimming pools, indoor gyms and fields, the ASB campus offers ample space for children to explore their environment, inspire curiosity and awaken their imaginations. Our program recognizes the central importance of play, direct experiences, and active learning to support young children's learning effectively.
The Head Start Program is underpinned by its core pillars:
Assessment and Priority Enrollment Process
Throughout the Head Start year, the ECC teachers assess children, and report to parents how their child is progressing and their readiness to enter the ASB Pre-KG program. Students are also able to participate in a priority, early enrollment process in order to secure their seats at ASB.
Learning Objectives
Our Head Start program includes seven areas of learning and development covering: Communications & Language; Physical Development; Personal Social And Emotional Development; Literacy; Mathematics; Understanding of the World; and Expressive Arts And Design.
Communication and Language
This involves giving children opportunities to speak and listen in a range of situations and to develop their confidence and skills in expressing themselves.
Physical Development
This involves providing opportunities for children to be active and interactive, and to develop their co-ordination, control, and movement. Children must also be helped to understand the importance of physical activity, and to make healthy choices in relation to food.
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
This involves helping children to:
- develop a positive sense of themselves and others.
- form positive relationships and develop respect for others.
- develop social skills and learn how to manage their feelings.
- understand appropriate behaviour in groups.
- have confidence in their own abilities.
Literacy
This involves encouraging children to read and write, both through listening to others reading, and being encouraged to begin to read and write themselves. Children must be given access to a wide range of reading materials such as books, poems, and other written materials to ignite their interest.
Mathematics
This involves providing children with opportunities to:
- practice and improve their skills in counting numbers, calculating simple addition and subtraction problems.
- describe shapes, spaces, and measures.
Understanding of the World
This involves guiding children to make sense of their physical world and their community through opportunities to explore, observe and find out about people, places, technology, and the environment.
Expressive Arts and Design
This involves supporting children to explore and play with a wide range of media and materials. It involves providing children with opportunities and encouragement for sharing their thoughts, ideas, and feelings through a variety of activities in art, music, movement, dance, role-play, and design and technology.
