Holistic Development

The HI-Light programme is designed to support the holistic development of children by nurturing in them values, social and emotional skills and learning dispositions, as well as knowledge and skills across the following five learning areas through an integrated approach:

• Aesthetics and creative expression

• Discovery of the world

• Health, safety and motor skills development 

• Language and literacy

• Numeracy

Learn more about its approach and goals, as spelt out in our Nurturing Early Learners (NEL) framework.

Early Childhood Literacy

Language learning is a dynamic and ongoing process that begins in infancy and early childhood and continues throughout the schooling years. In early childhood, the focus is on developing children’s listening and speaking skills. An active, interactive approach helps to nurture children’s interest in learning languages.

We use Big Books, songs, rhymes and games to help your child to:

• Develop listening, speaking and early literacy skills.

• Enjoy English and their Mother Tongue Language (MTL) (i.e. Chinese, Malay or Tamil language).

• Communicate with confidence.

• Learn about local customs and traditions.

Bilingualism is a cornerstone of Singapore’s education system. Learning our MTL — Mandarin, Malay, or Tamil — gives us direct access to our cultural heritage and traditions, helping us better understand our values, roots, and identities. Through language, children also gain insight into festivals, customs, and stories that shape our community.

At MK, we nurture bilingualism by focusing on listening, speaking, and engaging children in games and activities that encourage early literacy development while connecting them to cultural practices.

By using their MTL to communicate with teachers and friends on a daily basis, children build a strong foundation not only for language learning in later years but also for appreciating and participating in the rich cultural tapestry around them.