The Yoyo House Curriculum:
Developmental & Educational Goals
At The Yoyo House, we aim to provide high-quality early childhood education that supports the integral development of each child. We believe children learn best when their emotions, desires, and needs are fully respected. Our goals include:
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Encouraging autonomy and self-confidence through age-appropriate challenges.
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Fostering social-emotional skills by helping children build friendships, express feelings, and develop empathy.
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Supporting cognitive and language development through storytelling, music, and meaningful conversations.
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Promoting physical growth and motor skills with hands-on activities and outdoor play.
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Nurturing curiosity and problem-solving through exploration and guided learning experiences.
The Whole Chid Approach
At The Yoyo House, we believe in caring for the whole child — nurturing not only cognitive development but also social, emotional, and physical growth. Rooted in the principles of progressive education, developmental psychology, and humanistic care, the whole-child approach sees each child as a complete, capable person. We focus on building strong relationships, fostering curiosity, and supporting emotional well-being, so that children feel safe to explore, learn, and grow.
Integrated Nature of Learning
Caring and educating go hand in hand. At our daycare, children are nurtured in a way that meets their physical, emotional, and intellectual needs simultaneously.
For example:
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Mealtime is not just about feeding; it’s about fostering independence, socialization, and healthy habits.
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Rest time is not just about sleeping; it’s about creating an environment where children feel safe and comfortable.
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Play is not just entertainment; it’s the primary way children learn, develop problem-solving skills, and understand the world.
The Six Learning Rights of Early Childhood
We structure our curriculum around the six fundamental learning rights of every child:
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To Relate: Building strong relationships with peers and adults while respecting diversity.
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To Play: Exploring the world through different forms of play.
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To Participate: Taking an active role in their daily routines and decision-making.
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To Explore: Engaging with their environment through sensory experiences.
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To Express: Communicating emotions and thoughts through language, art, music, and movement.
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To Know Oneself: Developing a strong sense of identity and self-worth.
Learning Framework: The Five Areas of Experience
To support the development of the whole child, our activities are structured around five key areas of experience:
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The Self, the Other, and Us – Encouraging social skills, empathy, cultural awareness, friendships, and cooperation.
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Body, Gestures, and Movement – Strengthening motor coordination, body expression, and sensory experiences.
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Traces, Sounds, Colors, and Shapes – Exploring creativity through arts, music, and visual expression.
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Listening, Speaking, Thinking, and Imagining – Supporting language development, storytelling, and critical thinking.
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Spaces, Time, Quantities, Relations, and Transformations – Introducing early math, science, and environmental awareness.