ILLAC Preschool Enrichment Classes (2-6 Years Old)

Working memory is a critical aspect of our cognitive system that enables us to temporarily store and process new information while we use it. It is essential for reasoning, understanding, learning and updating our long-term memory.

Imagine this:

You have 8 apples, you ate 2 and bought another 3. How many apples do you have now?

Mental flexibility is a critical aspect of cognitive development and learning. It allows individuals to adapt to changing demands, perspectives and priorities with ease.

Try naming the colours of each word as quickly as possible (i.e. the first one is green):

If you struggle to do this, it could be due to your mental flexibility not functioning effectively.

Inhibitory control refers to the ability to control impulses, resist distractions, and make thoughtful decisions.

Try chanting the 3 times table as quickly as possible but skipping multiples that consist of the number “2”.

Takes a lot to do this without hiccups isn’t it?

It’s a critical skill for success in a classroom setting, where children must manage multiple distractions and stimuli.

To develop inhibitory control, our program uses activities such as music and movement, breathing exercises, and role-playing, which help children regulate their own behavior and focus their attention. While strict discipline and strict teachers may be seen as necessary for good behavior, the most important factor is the child’s own ability to regulate their behavior.

We also offer one-on-one consultations with parents to ensure they are a part of the process to improve their child’s inhibitory control skills. Through our program, 100% of students have shown improvement in their inhibitory control, as demonstrated through scientific assessment every 6 months.

Level 1

In Level 1, students are typically between the ages of 2 to 3 years old. This level focuses on stimulating the neurological development of the child, with an emphasis on the key cognitive skills of mental flexibility, working memory, and inhibitory control. To achieve this, lessons consist of a variety of hands-on activities, such as playing with different sounds of alphabets, learning about different cultures, practising phonetical sounds, and working on numeracy and photographic memory. Additionally, role-playing, breathing control, and music and movement are also used to enhance inhibitory control. The lessons are designed to be energetic and fun-filled, with a focus on maximum student involvement and engagement. They are conducted with parents present, allowing for a collaborative and hands-on learning experience.

Level 2

Level 2 is typically for children above 3 years old. In addition to the activities covered in Level 1, Level 2 also focuses on advancing the child’s ability to think critically and analytically through puzzles and poems, and improving their working memory through activities such as spelling, skip counting and visualizing colors. The level also emphasizes on socialization, posture control, and inhibitory control through role-playing, music, and movement. Small class size and hands-on learning experiences through authentic props and manipulatives enhance the child’s overall learning and stimulation in order to ensure they can comfortably and successfully transit into the next level of higher learning.

Level 3

Level 3 is a more advance level than Level 2, students can be anywhere between the ages of 3 to 6. In Level 3, students are introduced to advanced topics that aim to improve their overall learning abilities. The focus is on the stimulation of executive functions and the attainment of reading and writing skills. This level incorporates activities that provide exposure to the world and instill a love for learning. It also covers academics training, including comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, word order, phonics, and mathematical problem sums such as subtraction and addition. The 1.5-hour lessons are designed to be stimulating and engaging to maximize learning and retention.

In each 1.5 hour-lesson, students will go through stimulating activities for each of these components:

1. Worldly Knowledge Exposure
2. Executive Functions Training
3. Love for Learning
4. Academics Training 

• • Comprehension
  • Grammar
  • Vocabulary
  • Word Order
  • Phonics
  • Mathematical Problem Sums
  • Subtraction and Addition

Level 4

Level 4 is the most advance level in this programme. Students can be anywhere between the ages of 3 to 6 depending on their ability. Along with an enhanced stimulation of executive functions, the level also includes in-depth lessons on primary school topics such as reading and writing, mental arithmetic, and science concepts. The lessons are designed to be interactive and engaging, using authentic props, games and manipulatives to facilitate hands-on learning. With a small class size and experienced teachers, the students are guided to achieve their full potential and get ready for their primary school journey ahead.

In each 1.5 hour-lesson, students will go through stimulating activities for each of these components:

1. Worldly Knowledge Exposure
2. Executive Functions Training
3. Love for Learning
4. Academics Training 

• • Comprehension
  • Grammar
  • Vocabulary
  • Sentence Structure
  • Phonics
  • Mathematical Problem Sums
  • Multiplication and Division