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Us
Spreading Their Wings
The Hungry Caterpillar Concept
The Hungry Caterpillar is a creative concept in pre-school education,
established in Singapore in 1999. Its methodology is based on the
internationally acclaimed Project Approach to learning: a hands-on,
interactive style of education that stimulates and develops children's
multiple intelligences through enquiry, participation and communication.
This balanced approach to education results in children with highly
developed multi-intelligence (IQ+EQ). They tend to be creative thinkers,
confident speakers, and well-adjusted, responsible and socially
adept individuals.
Upon graduating, students are ready to spread their wings and take
on not only primary school, but the world!
A Cocoon and a Launching Pad
The Hungry Caterpillar Environment
The Hungry Caterpillar employs the Project Approach complemented
by innovative learning techniques developed by Professor Lilian
Katz. It provides a secure yet challenging environment where children
are unafraid to 'test their wings' within a set of safe boundaries.
Project Work is a learning experience that aims to provide students
with the opportunity to synthesise knowledge from various areas
of learning, and critically and creatively apply it to real life
situations.
Fruits of Our Labours
Students' Achievements
Testimony to the effectiveness of the Project Approach was the
striking 150-ft long canvas mural, entitled 'Children Building the
Future', that was exhibited in the Arrivals Halls of Changi Airport
during the last quarter of 2001. Created by students of the Hungry
Caterpillar, it is considered a 'masterpiece' of Project Approach
teaching.
In addition, Hungry Caterpillar students were selected as International
Children's Day 'friendly ambassadors' to welcome all the young travelers
arriving at Singapore Changi Airport. This combined event showcased
students' artistic and social skills while attracting extensive
media coverage for the Hungry Caterpillar Kindergarten.
Further proof of the creativity fostered at the Hungry Caterpillar
was the winning entry of a young student, Seraphina Wee Ying Wel,
in the recent Young Talents Art Award Exhibition in 2006. Her original
artwork, based on the theme of 'Uniquely Ours', was among 52 selected
from a total of 740 entries hailing from eight Asian countries.
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