Overview (1 – 6 years)
At Calhoun Academy, each stage of early childhood is approached with intention and care. From the moment children step into our classrooms, they are guided through meaningful experiences that strengthen confidence, communication, independence, and self-discipline.
Children learn throughplay, conversation, movement, hands-on exploration, and real-world connections. Our curriculum is research-aligned and developmentally appropriate, ensuring that every step builds gently on the previous one.
Children learn throughplay, conversation, movement, hands-on exploration, and real-world connections. Our curriculum is research-aligned and developmentally appropriate, ensuring that every step builds gently on the previous one.
The goal is simple:
to help children read, write, think, speak, and behave with confidence and clarity, while nurturing emotional balance and a genuine love for learning.
Playgroup (2 – 3 years)
A gentle start to school with sensory play, music, stories, and nurturing routines. Children build comfort, early communication, motor skills, and emotional security — with strong parent partnership and personalised settling.
Nursery (3 – 4 years)
Pre-Primary 1 (4 – 5 years)
An engaging introduction to early literacy, numeracy, and inquiry-based learning. Through themes, phonics, number play, and hands-on projects, children grow in curiosity, teamwork, and confident participation.
Pre-Primary 2 (5 – 6 years)
A focused yet joyful foundation for Grade 1. Children strengthen reading, writing, number skills, reasoning, organisation, and emotional regulation — ensuring a smooth and confident transition to formal schooling.