OUR SPECIAL FEATURES

In the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Blogspot of Al-Hidayah Islamic Preschool.

Al-Hidayah is an Islamic kindergarten which was established since 1992.

We hope the information given will be sufficient to explore the possibility of providing a proper and interesting education to your children.

We welcome positive respond and cooperation from parents especially in monitoring the children's development.

We hope with the strong Islamic foundation the children will have a well-balanced personality with excellent values and good thinking skills.

May Allah guide us to the Right path. Insya Allah


OUR SPECIAL FEATURES


ISLAMIC

1. Al-Hidayah is an ISLAMIC kindergarten. The children learn about:

Aqidah - Belief in Islam
Memorization of surah from the Quran

Fiqh - Pillars of Islam
Practise Solat
Memorization of doa (prayers)

Seerah & Akhlaq - Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad saw
Good behaviour (akhlaq)

Iqra - Introduction to Quranic reading

Jawi - Reading and writing BM in Arabic script

Arabic - Introduce Arabic according to the J-Qaf programme (for 6 years old children only)

2. The teachers are practising Muslims.

3. The children are taught to recite a few doa (prayers) daily and memorise them.

4. The children are taught to understand the importance as Khalifah Allah.


TEACHING TECHNIQUES

1. We follow the Montessori programme in English (Phonetics), Mathematics, Sensorial and Practical Life.

2. We use Glen Doman's technique of accelerated learning using flashcards. The flashcards cover general knowledge topics in Languages, Mathematics and Agama.

3. Learning is thematic based that is within the given theme children will be taught the 6 components. We do 5 themes annually - Myself, Animals, Plants, Sky & Earth and Special Class Project. Each theme will take 2 months.


CLASS PROJECT FOR THE EXHIBITION DAY

1. The project theme will be proposed by the class teacher according to the children's ability.

2. The project will be carried out for about 6 weeks. An integral part is the field trip that the children do. This is to expose the children to the real situation so that holistic learning takes place (eg: theory, practical, research, reading, writing, compilation, making models and display).

3. There will be an exhibition at the end of the project. Everybody is invited to see the children's work.

4. Another integral part of the project is the emphasis on 'Islam as a way of life'. The teacher will quote a few verses from the Quran or Hadith which is related to the topic. Hence the children will understand the beauty of Allah's creation. Insya Allah.


CREDENTIALS

Experienced teachers with Diplomas and professional certificates in Early Childhood Education. Most of them have worked for more than 5 years at Al-Hidayah.


FACILITIES

1. Stationeries and learning equipments are provided.

2. Montessori equipment used for learning Maths, Sounds, Sensorial and Practical Life.

3. Extensive library. Many books either in English or Malay language are related to the theme taught. The children are being taught how to handle books with care.

4. Provide interactive computer learning.

5. Small class. The ratio is 1 teacher to 15 children except for the 4 years-old class which has an assistant teacher.


EVALUATION

1. No written exam. Children are evaluated formatively based upon interest, effort and natural ability.

2. No homework unless necessary.


OTHERS

1. English is the medium of instruction. Most subjects are conducted in English.

2. The Ihtifal Day (Concert and Certificate Presentation) is held at the end of the schooling year.