Our curriculum is designed by a team of professionals to take your child’s learning to the next level
The value of Early Childhood Development has never been more important
Quality early childhood education plays a powerful role in nurturing essential experiences for your child, working with the way the brain naturally develops in these formative years and ensuring that the learning and tasks delivered are age appropriate and designed to build confident, expressive learners. This approach is designed to optimise your child’s cognitive abilities and potential for success.
It takes a village to raise a child and, at NTUC First Campus, we partner with our teachers, your child, and you as a family to create nurturing and engaging learning experiences that support your child’s unique needs throughout their critical formative years and provides the foundations for a promising future for life.
As we deepen our understanding of how children learn, we are on a constant quest to discover new ways to strengthen our evidence-based curriculum and teaching practices to bring the learning experience of our children to the next level.
Everything we do is rooted in research and evidence
Here at NTUC First Campus, we implement ground-breaking early childhood practices in our curriculum, and we work together to put research into practice, with the singular goal of improving outcomes during the child’s formative years, through our long-term, collaborations with leading local and international educational institutes, researchers and our practitioners – Educational Leadership Specialists, Pedagogists, Educational Leaders, Centre Leaders and Educators to prepare your child for success in school and in life.
From Research to Practice
Our collaborative partnerships put research into practise
Relationships-Based Curriculum
The Research: Responsive relationships with adults promote healthy brain development in a child’s early years (Ebbeck & Yim, 2009)
Our Practice: We practise a primary caregiving model where one educator is responsible for a small group of children. The curriculum focuses on building positive and trusting relationships between the primary teacher and the children in the environment. When the child feels secured and attached, learning happens. The teachers leverage on routines, as well as experiences and interactions to build nurturing relationships.
Mother Tongue Language
The Research: Immersive bilingual learning reshapes the core of the brain (Pliatsikas et al., 2017). There is an important place for multicultural education and even an anti-bias curriculum, to ensure that children of all ethnicities have an equitable chance of success in schools (Sadler, 2007).
Our Practice: Language acquisition in English and Mother Tongue Language is interspersed throughout the day, in roughly equal proportions. Learning Chinese, Malay or Tamil is integrated into our curriculum in an inclusive, culturally-responsive manner. Language learning begins with oracy, and the use of language in familiar everyday situations. This is followed by the acquisition of literacy skills as children progress.
To deliver our quality curriculum, we invest in the continuing professional development of our people
Quality experiences in the early years promote a child’s long-term development socially and emotionally, which is the foundation for all other learning. We provide training to our teachers to apply such key Relationship-Based Curriculum in their daily work to create learning experiences for these young children to maximise their holistic potential within this “golden window” of child development.
We also provide curriculum leadership training to centre leaders in curriculum planning, mentoring, implementation and evaluation, to enhance their professional knowledge and digest the latest in early childhood education. The Professional Development programmes we incubate closely involve our educators and dedicated research team, and are governed to the highest international standards.
Our award-winning early childhood leaders and educators
As a testament to our focus on the professional development of our people, our team of early childhood leaders and educators, have consistently clinched Awards in the Early Childhood Education sector. It’s a recognition of their excellence and dedication to the preschool sector.
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Featured ARTICLE
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By Chan Su Yee, CEO of NTUC First Campus. Childhood habits die hard. Whether it’s a love for reading, or a particular food, simple actions from decades back can have a lasting impact on adults. With that in mind, parents are often consumed by how best to prepare their children for the world. To some,…
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Our curriculum
in Action
"What happens if we don`t water the plants? What happens if we pluck all the leaves? What happens when we set trees on fire?" 🌿
These curious questions from our little ones at Little Skool-House Mountbatten Square show how eager they are to understand the world around them! Their teachers encouraged them to ask even more questions and guided them on a journey of discovery to find the answers.
Using tools like Google and hands-on activities, the children explored how plants grow and thrive. They then shared their discoveries with their classmates, with teachers supporting and expanding on their ideas along the way.
This is our inquiry-based curriculum in action—nurturing curiosity, fostering collaboration, and helping our children develop a deeper understanding of the environment while learning what it means to care for the planet as responsible global citizens. 🌍✨
#LittleSkoolHouse #LSHExperience #preschoolsg #GlobalCitizenship #DigitalIntelligence
Dec 7
"What happens if we don`t water the plants? What happens if we pluck all the leaves? What happens when we set trees on fire?" 🌿
These curious questions from our little ones at Little Skool-House Mountbatten Square show how eager they are to understand the world around them! Their teachers encouraged them to ask even more questions and guided them on a journey of discovery to find the answers.
Using tools like Google and hands-on activities, the children explored how plants grow and thrive. They then shared their discoveries with their classmates, with teachers supporting and expanding on their ideas along the way.
This is our inquiry-based curriculum in action—nurturing curiosity, fostering collaboration, and helping our children develop a deeper understanding of the environment while learning what it means to care for the planet as responsible global citizens. 🌍✨
#LittleSkoolHouse #LSHExperience #preschoolsg #GlobalCitizenship #DigitalIntelligence
At My First Skool, we believe that #intergenerational bonds play a vital role in fostering relational skills in our little ones, nurturing their empathy, communication, and sense of connection. 💞
As a pioneer in intergenerational programmes, My First Skool continues to create meaningful opportunities for young children and seniors to connect, building relationships that enrich both generations.
This Grandparents` Day, we celebrate the irreplaceable role grandparents play in shaping their grandchildren`s lives. Watch as a child and her grandma share a heartwarming conversation at our recent Gramps` & Kids’ Cookout, where they bonded while learning a new recipe together. 👩🍳👨🍳
Happy Grandparents` Day from all of us at My First Skool! 🥰🧡
#MFS #MyFirstSkool #TheMFSExperience #RelationalSkills #intergenerational
Nov 24
At My First Skool, we believe that #intergenerational bonds play a vital role in fostering relational skills in our little ones, nurturing their empathy, communication, and sense of connection. 💞
As a pioneer in intergenerational programmes, My First Skool continues to create meaningful opportunities for young children and seniors to connect, building relationships that enrich both generations.
This Grandparents` Day, we celebrate the irreplaceable role grandparents play in shaping their grandchildren`s lives. Watch as a child and her grandma share a heartwarming conversation at our recent Gramps` & Kids’ Cookout, where they bonded while learning a new recipe together. 👩🍳👨🍳
Happy Grandparents` Day from all of us at My First Skool! 🥰🧡
#MFS #MyFirstSkool #TheMFSExperience #RelationalSkills #intergenerational
At Little Skool-House, we’re all about turning learning into exciting adventures—especially with our amazing parent partners on board! 🧠✨
The children at our Little Skool-House at Downtown East explored the magic of storytelling with a unique twist, thanks to AI and the help of "Teacher Thomas," a dedicated dad from our Little Skool-House family!
The children came up with playful ideas like “Pink Puppy Painting” and “Rainbow Cat Eating” and watched as AI brought their words to life, creating stories and catchy tunes that had everyone laughing! 📖🎶
These hands-on experiences ignite their imaginations and build digital intelligence, helping our little ones become creative, confident digital citizens. Here’s to more fun, learning, and teamwork with our wonderful parent community! 🌍🤖
#LittleSkoolHouse #LSHExperience #preschoolsg #DigitalIntelligence #AIforKids #FutureReady
Nov 17
At Little Skool-House, we’re all about turning learning into exciting adventures—especially with our amazing parent partners on board! 🧠✨
The children at our Little Skool-House at Downtown East explored the magic of storytelling with a unique twist, thanks to AI and the help of "Teacher Thomas," a dedicated dad from our Little Skool-House family!
The children came up with playful ideas like “Pink Puppy Painting” and “Rainbow Cat Eating” and watched as AI brought their words to life, creating stories and catchy tunes that had everyone laughing! 📖🎶
These hands-on experiences ignite their imaginations and build digital intelligence, helping our little ones become creative, confident digital citizens. Here’s to more fun, learning, and teamwork with our wonderful parent community! 🌍🤖
#LittleSkoolHouse #LSHExperience #preschoolsg #DigitalIntelligence #AIforKids #FutureReady
Our recent learning journey to Xi`an, China, brought back a wealth of fresh perspectives for our team! 💡 Visiting local preschools, attending conferences, and experiencing an Orff music workshop offered our educators new insights into early childhood education within a vibrant cultural context.
Dr Connie Lum, Director of Mother Tongue Language Curriculum and Professional Development at NFC, also had the opportunity to share insights on "Quality Framework and Implementation of Early Childhood Education for 0-3 year olds" with over 140 principals and lead teachers from the region, sparking impactful discussions and connections.
A heartfelt thank you to our hosts in Xi’an! We’re excited to bring these learnings home to further our mission of enabling #brightfutures for every child. 🌟
#ntucfirstcampus #myfirstskool #earlychildhoodeducation
Nov 13
Our recent learning journey to Xi`an, China, brought back a wealth of fresh perspectives for our team! 💡 Visiting local preschools, attending conferences, and experiencing an Orff music workshop offered our educators new insights into early childhood education within a vibrant cultural context.
Dr Connie Lum, Director of Mother Tongue Language Curriculum and Professional Development at NFC, also had the opportunity to share insights on "Quality Framework and Implementation of Early Childhood Education for 0-3 year olds" with over 140 principals and lead teachers from the region, sparking impactful discussions and connections.
A heartfelt thank you to our hosts in Xi’an! We’re excited to bring these learnings home to further our mission of enabling #brightfutures for every child. 🌟
#ntucfirstcampus #myfirstskool #earlychildhoodeducation
At this year`s NIEC Conference, our colleagues joined over 1,000 professionals across the industry to share insights, knowledge, and strategies that support the growth of early childhood education.
Five of our colleagues presented key topics that reflect our commitment to a strong start for every child.
🪵 Unlocking Nature`s Classroom: Fostering Risk-Taking, Responsibility, and Resilience, presented by our team at @outdoorschoolsg
🌱 Development Support Specialist: Helping Teachers Cope and Manage Differently-abled Children in Inclusive Mainstream Classrooms, presented by our Child Support team
👶🏻 Implementation of Relationship-Based Curriculum for 0-3 years old (Mandarin), presented by Dr Connie Lum, Director of Mother Tongue Language Curriculum and Professional Development from our Child Development team
Together, we`re sharing their expertise to inspire, support, and uplift the field of early childhood education. Thank you to the @niecsingapore organisers for providing this invaluable platform!
Photo Credits: NFC colleagues, @niecsingapore
Nov 11
At this year`s NIEC Conference, our colleagues joined over 1,000 professionals across the industry to share insights, knowledge, and strategies that support the growth of early childhood education.
Five of our colleagues presented key topics that reflect our commitment to a strong start for every child.
🪵 Unlocking Nature`s Classroom: Fostering Risk-Taking, Responsibility, and Resilience, presented by our team at @outdoorschoolsg
🌱 Development Support Specialist: Helping Teachers Cope and Manage Differently-abled Children in Inclusive Mainstream Classrooms, presented by our Child Support team
👶🏻 Implementation of Relationship-Based Curriculum for 0-3 years old (Mandarin), presented by Dr Connie Lum, Director of Mother Tongue Language Curriculum and Professional Development from our Child Development team
Together, we`re sharing their expertise to inspire, support, and uplift the field of early childhood education. Thank you to the @niecsingapore organisers for providing this invaluable platform!
Photo Credits: NFC colleagues, @niecsingapore
We`re proud to share our journey in nurturing eco-awareness and digital literacy in young children at the recent 2024 PECERA Conference! 🌍💻
Our team presented key findings on two topics:
🌱 Children`s Knowledge and Attitudes towards Environmental Sustainability
💻 Empowering Young Minds: A Digital Literacy Curriculum for Kindergarten Children on Digital Well-being, Safety, and Creativity
From sustainability efforts to building strong digital skills, we’re helping raise the next generation of environmentally-conscious, tech-ready global citizens! 🌱💚 We`re proud to be playing an active role in their development! 💞
Oct 1
We`re proud to share our journey in nurturing eco-awareness and digital literacy in young children at the recent 2024 PECERA Conference! 🌍💻
Our team presented key findings on two topics:
🌱 Children`s Knowledge and Attitudes towards Environmental Sustainability
💻 Empowering Young Minds: A Digital Literacy Curriculum for Kindergarten Children on Digital Well-being, Safety, and Creativity
From sustainability efforts to building strong digital skills, we’re helping raise the next generation of environmentally-conscious, tech-ready global citizens! 🌱💚 We`re proud to be playing an active role in their development! 💞
At NTUC First Campus, we prepare preschoolers for the future by nurturing vital skills like relational skills, global citizenship, and digital intelligence. Through My First Skool and Little Skool-House, children learn to develop empathy, collaborate with others, and embrace diversity, and navigate the digital landscape safely and confidently.
Discover how we foster these vital life skills in preschoolers, preparing them for the challenges of tomorrow: Link in bio!
#brightfutures #relationalskills #globalcitizenship #digitalintelligence #nfc #ntucfirstcampus #MyFirstSkool #LittleSkoolHouse #earlychildhoodeducation #preschool
Sep 24
At NTUC First Campus, we prepare preschoolers for the future by nurturing vital skills like relational skills, global citizenship, and digital intelligence. Through My First Skool and Little Skool-House, children learn to develop empathy, collaborate with others, and embrace diversity, and navigate the digital landscape safely and confidently.
Discover how we foster these vital life skills in preschoolers, preparing them for the challenges of tomorrow: Link in bio!
#brightfutures #relationalskills #globalcitizenship #digitalintelligence #nfc #ntucfirstcampus #MyFirstSkool #LittleSkoolHouse #earlychildhoodeducation #preschool
Drum roll, please! 🥁 Presenting our little stars from Little Skool-House at Downtown East as they light up the stage with their special Chinese Drama Showcase!
Our children performed "Selling Hats" for their parents, bringing their characters to life with expressive dialogue, facial expressions, and gestures. With Drama Pedagogy as a key part of our curriculum, we nurture not only language skills but also creativity, confidence, teamwork, and self-expression. We`re so proud of their amazing performance and growth, as we watch them blossom into confident, creative individuals! 🤩
#LittleSkoolHouse #LSHExperience #ChineseDramaShowcase #preschoolsg
Sep 18
Drum roll, please! 🥁 Presenting our little stars from Little Skool-House at Downtown East as they light up the stage with their special Chinese Drama Showcase!
Our children performed "Selling Hats" for their parents, bringing their characters to life with expressive dialogue, facial expressions, and gestures. With Drama Pedagogy as a key part of our curriculum, we nurture not only language skills but also creativity, confidence, teamwork, and self-expression. We`re so proud of their amazing performance and growth, as we watch them blossom into confident, creative individuals! 🤩
#LittleSkoolHouse #LSHExperience #ChineseDramaShowcase #preschoolsg
At NTUC First Campus, we offer more than just academic preparation; we equip children with vital life skills to thrive in an ever-changing world. Children at My First Skool and Little Skool-House learn to collaborate, express ideas confidently, navigate the digital world safely, embrace diversity, and understand the world around them. By integrating these skills into our curriculum, we ensure that children are not only ready for Primary 1 but also well-prepared for the challenges of tomorrow.
Read on to learn more about how we prepare your children for the future: Link in bio!
#brightfutures #relationalskills #globalcitizenship #digitalintelligence #nfc #ntucfirstcampus #MyFirstSkool #LittleSkoolHouse #earlychildhoodeducation #preschool
Sep 17
At NTUC First Campus, we offer more than just academic preparation; we equip children with vital life skills to thrive in an ever-changing world. Children at My First Skool and Little Skool-House learn to collaborate, express ideas confidently, navigate the digital world safely, embrace diversity, and understand the world around them. By integrating these skills into our curriculum, we ensure that children are not only ready for Primary 1 but also well-prepared for the challenges of tomorrow.
Read on to learn more about how we prepare your children for the future: Link in bio!
#brightfutures #relationalskills #globalcitizenship #digitalintelligence #nfc #ntucfirstcampus #MyFirstSkool #LittleSkoolHouse #earlychildhoodeducation #preschool
We`ve just released our newest audiobook, 《圆圆的中秋节》aka "A Round Moon, A Reunion", written by Dr Connie Lum, Director of Mother Tongue Language Curriculum at NTUC First Campus. It’s now available in animated format on YouTube and Spotify! Narrated by our educators at NFC, the audiobooks are perfect for learning Chinese with our little ones.
Stay tuned for more exciting content by subscribing to our YouTube and Spotify channels 👉🏻 link in bio ✨
Sep 16
We`ve just released our newest audiobook, 《圆圆的中秋节》aka "A Round Moon, A Reunion", written by Dr Connie Lum, Director of Mother Tongue Language Curriculum at NTUC First Campus. It’s now available in animated format on YouTube and Spotify! Narrated by our educators at NFC, the audiobooks are perfect for learning Chinese with our little ones.
Stay tuned for more exciting content by subscribing to our YouTube and Spotify channels 👉🏻 link in bio ✨
Congratulations to Teacher Sutha, Teacher Yitong, and Teacher Liu Jing for receiving awards at the 2024 Mother Tongue Languages Symposium last Saturday! 🔥
We are deeply grateful for their dedication to nurturing our children, and their commitment to supporting bilingualism and preserving our Mother Tongue. 🙌🏻
👏🏻 Teacher Sutha d/o Kandasamy from My First Skool at Blk 423 Yishun – Outstanding Award 💫
👏🏻 Teacher Zhou Yitong from My First Skool at 6 New Punggol Road – Outstanding Award 💫
👏🏻 Teacher Liu Jing from My First Skool at Blk 269 Compassvale Link – Merit Award ✨
Sep 16
Congratulations to Teacher Sutha, Teacher Yitong, and Teacher Liu Jing for receiving awards at the 2024 Mother Tongue Languages Symposium last Saturday! 🔥
We are deeply grateful for their dedication to nurturing our children, and their commitment to supporting bilingualism and preserving our Mother Tongue. 🙌🏻
👏🏻 Teacher Sutha d/o Kandasamy from My First Skool at Blk 423 Yishun – Outstanding Award 💫
👏🏻 Teacher Zhou Yitong from My First Skool at 6 New Punggol Road – Outstanding Award 💫
👏🏻 Teacher Liu Jing from My First Skool at Blk 269 Compassvale Link – Merit Award ✨
What better way to spend a day than by creating lasting memories with those we hold dear to our hearts? 🥰
Our little ones from Little Skool-House at Downtown East, together with their grandparents, had a wonderful time crafting colourful artworks inspired by Yayoi Kusama.
Intergenerational experiences like this help our children develop essential relational skills, including empathy, patience, and respect for their elders. We look forward to nurturing more meaningful connections like these. 💕
#LittleSkoolHouse #LSHExperience #relationalskills #intergenerational #preschoolsg
Sep 10
What better way to spend a day than by creating lasting memories with those we hold dear to our hearts? 🥰
Our little ones from Little Skool-House at Downtown East, together with their grandparents, had a wonderful time crafting colourful artworks inspired by Yayoi Kusama.
Intergenerational experiences like this help our children develop essential relational skills, including empathy, patience, and respect for their elders. We look forward to nurturing more meaningful connections like these. 💕
#LittleSkoolHouse #LSHExperience #relationalskills #intergenerational #preschoolsg
🎥 Instagram Takeover with our General Manager, Ms Coreen Soh!
In this episode, Coreen chats with Seok Yin, a Little Skool-House parent, about how our sustainability initiatives are shaping young minds. Through hands-on activities like beach clean-ups and creative projects for K2 children`s concert, Seok Yin`s daughter is learning the importance of caring for the Earth and being a responsible global citizen. 🌎✨
Watch and find out more about what Coreen has to say.
#LittleSkoolHouse #littlechildrenofLSH #LSH #preschoolsg #InstagramTakeover
Aug 13
🎥 Instagram Takeover with our General Manager, Ms Coreen Soh!
In this episode, Coreen chats with Seok Yin, a Little Skool-House parent, about how our sustainability initiatives are shaping young minds. Through hands-on activities like beach clean-ups and creative projects for K2 children`s concert, Seok Yin`s daughter is learning the importance of caring for the Earth and being a responsible global citizen. 🌎✨
Watch and find out more about what Coreen has to say.
#LittleSkoolHouse #littlechildrenofLSH #LSH #preschoolsg #InstagramTakeover
Celebrate National Day with our new animated audiobook on YouTube! 🎉 Swipe to see how our book`s illustrations match moments from the National Day Parade.
Our dedicated curriculum team creates engaging resources to make learning fun for little ones and their parents. You can find them on YouTube, Facebook, and Spotify.
Tap the #linkinbio to watch the animated audiobook and subscribe for exciting updates!
Aug 8
Celebrate National Day with our new animated audiobook on YouTube! 🎉 Swipe to see how our book`s illustrations match moments from the National Day Parade.
Our dedicated curriculum team creates engaging resources to make learning fun for little ones and their parents. You can find them on YouTube, Facebook, and Spotify.
Tap the #linkinbio to watch the animated audiobook and subscribe for exciting updates!
🇸🇬 National Day is just around the corner! 💫 How will you and your little ones be celebrating?
Our newest audiobook, Happy Birthday, Singapore!, written by Dr Connie Lum, Director of Mother Tongue Language Curriculum at NTUC First Campus, is now available in animated format on YouTube and Spotify. Narrated by our educators at NFC, this audiobook is perfect for learning Chinese together. Tap the #linkinbio to watch the video!
Enjoy it with the little ones and stay tuned for more exciting content by subscribing to our YouTube and Spotify channels via the #linkinbio! ✨
Aug 7
🇸🇬 National Day is just around the corner! 💫 How will you and your little ones be celebrating?
Our newest audiobook, Happy Birthday, Singapore!, written by Dr Connie Lum, Director of Mother Tongue Language Curriculum at NTUC First Campus, is now available in animated format on YouTube and Spotify. Narrated by our educators at NFC, this audiobook is perfect for learning Chinese together. Tap the #linkinbio to watch the video!
Enjoy it with the little ones and stay tuned for more exciting content by subscribing to our YouTube and Spotify channels via the #linkinbio! ✨
We recently held a showcase opening at @myfirstskoolsg (6 New Punggol Road) and were honoured to have Dr @janilputhucheary, Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information, and Health, join us as we presented our children’s learning environment.
During the event, we shared valuable findings from a landmark study conducted in collaboration with the National Institute of Education (NIE). This study, involving over 760 preschoolers across 17 My First Skool centres, shows that regular preschool attendance leads to better academic performance. It also highlights the positive impact of a well-designed learning environment on both children’s learning experiences and teacher-child interactions.
Tap on #linkinbio to learn more.
With a dedicated in-house research team, we’re committed to ongoing research as we strive to continuously refine our evidence-based curriculum and teaching methods, benefiting every generation of young learners.
Jul 31
We recently held a showcase opening at @myfirstskoolsg (6 New Punggol Road) and were honoured to have Dr @janilputhucheary, Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information, and Health, join us as we presented our children’s learning environment.
During the event, we shared valuable findings from a landmark study conducted in collaboration with the National Institute of Education (NIE). This study, involving over 760 preschoolers across 17 My First Skool centres, shows that regular preschool attendance leads to better academic performance. It also highlights the positive impact of a well-designed learning environment on both children’s learning experiences and teacher-child interactions.
Tap on #linkinbio to learn more.
With a dedicated in-house research team, we’re committed to ongoing research as we strive to continuously refine our evidence-based curriculum and teaching methods, benefiting every generation of young learners.
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