Hands on and interactive
Lessons balance structured learning, meaningful play, interest based learning and outdoor exploration.
Learning approach
How children learn at SunnySeeds
A child growth centred approach where learning is active, meaningful and joyful. Teachers observe, guide and extend learning to each child's readiness, and parents partner closely with the school.
For every programme
The 5 SEEDS Pillars
Our beliefs and commitments.
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- Strong foundation with substanceBuilding a positive attitude to learning in academics, values and wellness for life.
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- Every child mattersDifferentiated support that helps every child grow.
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- Engaged parents as partnersParents as active collaborators and accountable partners.
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- Dedicated teachers, thriving childrenWe invest in teachers so children thrive.
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- Self worth builds confidenceEncouragement grows resilience, curiosity and lifelong learning.
Our core values
The Growth Loop
Five simple habits, put into practice in one continuous loop by our children, teachers and leaders alike, with and for each other, because no one grows alone.
and the loop begins again
- 1CuriosityStay Curious
- 2CourageDare to Try
- 3ResourcefulnessFigure It Out
- 4CollaborationAsk & Learn
- 5ResilienceBounce Back
- CuriosityStay Curious
- Notice the world and what others need, and wonder how things could be better. Ask, “What if we tried it another way?”
- CourageDare to Try
- Give the idea a go, even when you're not sure it will work, and cheer others on when they try too.
- ResourcefulnessFigure It Out
- Use what you have, including each other's ideas and strengths, to make it work, instead of waiting.
- CollaborationAsk & Learn
- No one has to know it all. Ask for help when you're stuck, lean on each other's strengths, and learn together.
- ResilienceBounce Back
- When things go wrong, pick yourself up and try again, and help a teammate do the same.
Our own planning framework
The 6 Teaching Lenses
Our own framework: six areas our teachers use to plan and guide each child's learning.
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- Physical and aestheticPromotes coordination, health and active lifestyles through play, movement and sensory learning.
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- Social and emotionalBuilds emotional intelligence, empathy, conflict resolution and self regulation to form healthy relationships.
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- Creativity and imaginationFosters self expression and artistic exploration across art, music and puppet adventure.
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- Communication and languageStrengthens language development and literacy across English, Bahasa Melayu and Mandarin.
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- Cognitive and intellectualEncourages problem solving and reasoning through discovery and inquiry in science, maths and EyeQ.
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- Character and humanityShapes values and moral awareness through gratitude and responsibility, partnering with parents.
The national preschool curriculum is the Ministry of Education's Kurikulum Prasekolah 2026, put in place by circular SPI KPM Bil. 1/2026. Our parent guide explains what that curriculum sets out for families.
Early Years
The 4 stage Early Years Programme Roadmap
- 2 to 3Play based and sensory learning
- 3 to 4Discovery learning and early academics
- 4 to 5Exploratory applied learning and academic readiness
- 5 to 6Independent learning and leadership readiness
In practice
What it looks like day to day
Fun learning
Stories, games, music and movement, multimedia, sports and outdoor activities.
Leadership for life
Self reliance, kindness, and the confidence to lead their own learning.
Family and school partnership
Open, honest communication, with parents invited to join their child's learning journey.
Comparing preschools that call themselves play based or academic? Our guide explains how play and structured learning fit together and what to watch for on a visit. For hands on ideas at home, see six supervised fine motor activities.
In our classrooms
Hands on learning, as it looks in class
A few moments from our classrooms.
See what children learn in each subject, the programme for ages 2 to 3, age 4 or ages 5 and 6, and who leads the school.
Book a school visit
Come during morning school hours to see what we do, and bring your child along.