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Nurture Craft develops and delivers thinking-based lessons. We have the privilege of working with world-renowned experts such as Professor Arthur Costa, Dr. Bena Kallick, founders of The Institute for The Habits of Mind; Professor Robert Swartz, director of the National Center for Teaching Thinking, Dr Branton Shearer, creator of the Multiple Intelligence Developmental Assessment Scales; Professor Tony Buzan, inventor of Mind Maps® and Dr Marilee Adams, author of Teaching That Changes Lives.
Nurture Craft's special skill is in the infusion of methodologies from different experts to create lessons that promote thinking and character values.
Nurture Craft's team of experienced teachers and researchers are dedicated to seeking out the most effective way to bring out the best from students and imbuing them with skills necessary for success at the workplace.
We are pleased to introduce these lessons and programs in this catalogue to support you and your students.
Yours sincerely,Dr. Henry ToiCEO, Nurture Craft Group
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Pedagogy ExpertsTony Buzan, the world’s authority on learning, creativity and memory, has published more than 95 best-selling books in over 150 countries. His legendary book Use Your Head and other books in the Mind Set series have positioned him as one of the BBC’s top-selling international authors.
He has worked as a consultant with many MNCs and his advice is sought after by government bodies in Malaysia, Vietnam, the Middle East, UK, Australia, Scotland and Liechtenstein.
He founded the Brain Trust Charity (UK) and the World Memory Championships, presided over theMind Sports Council and heads The Buzan Organisation Ltd.
Dr Toi is the Affiliate Director of The Institute For The Habits of Mind and Managing Director of the Art Costa Centre for Thinking. Passionate towards education, Dr Toi is the Master Trainer of Buzan Mind Mapping, certified Professional Developer at The Institute for Habits of Mind and a certified MIDAS Administrator. Henry also works in the area of Question Thinking and Click Colours.
He conducts numerous workshops, lectures and talks on thinking and brain-based learning both in Singapore as well as overseas schools, universities and at conferences. He has also written several books, of which The Habits of S.U.C.C.E.S.S is the latest.
Lai Peng is a Professional Developer at Institute for the Habits of Mind and the Director of Curriculum at Nurture Craft International Pte Ltd and The Art Costa Centre For Thinking. After graduating from the National Institute of Education, Singapore, she went on to pursue a Diploma in Montessori (EC). She is also a certified Buzan Instructor and a MIDAS Administrator.
Besides developing curriculum in the areas of Habits of Mind, Buzan Mind Mapping and study techniques and Multiple Intelligences, she guides her team of teachers in the delivery of such pedogogies and techniques. She is also an active classroom teacher.
Dr Shearer is the founder of Multiple Intelligences Research and Consulting Inc. A developmental psychologies, he created The Multiple Intelligence Developmental Assessment Scales (MIDAS) in 1987 as a unique alternative to poorly-designed MI assessments.
He conducts workshops on Multiple Intelligences for teachers and school administrators. He is an instructor at Kent
State University assisting practising teachers to learn how to use their multiple intelligences to achieve personal and professional goals.
“Nurture Craft is professional and careful in the way they use multiple intelligences and their skilful application of the MIDAS™. I would recommend them to any school in the world.”- Dr Branton Shearer
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YEAR 1 iTHINK iKN0W iCARE iINVENT
Objective Develop thinking skills to Heighten the 5 senses in Explore and build social Improve creative and manage information observation and emotional skills inventive skills
Outcome • Sort according to given • Make association between • Make association between • Increase creativity criteria different senses and objects feeling and reactions using Brain Bloom • Associate one idea to another • Describe an object based • Interpret, infer and predict • Come up with unique ideas • Recognise parts of a whole on detailed observation basic emotions and outcome • Sequence steps needed • Increase awareness and • Build vocabulary • Develop basic empathy in invention process observation skills • Plan to design a toy based • Learn values of respect, • Design and build a toy on the 5 senses care and consideration that is unique
YEAR 2 iWONDER iEXPLORE iSHOW & TELL (1) iSHOW & TELL (2)
Objective Ignite the natural curiosity and explore the world of Build confidence and improve coherence in public Science around them Speaking
Outcome • Ignite curiosity of daily • Ignite curiosity of daily • Make association between • Make association ‘unexplained’ occurances ‘unexplained’ occurances objects and ideas between objects and ideas • Make association between • Make association between • Build vocabulary • Build vocabulary daily occurrences and daily occurrences and • Generate ideas creatively • Generate ideas creatively scientific concepts scientific concepts • Note-making using Mind Maps • Note-making using Mind Maps • Recognise parts of a whole • Recognise parts of a whole • Adopt good posture in • To give reasons to one • Explore Scientific concepts • Explore Scientific concepts presentation on Magnetism, Electricity on Magnetism, Electricity and sound and sound
● Promotes whole brain thinking ● Uses highly acclaimed brain tool - Mind Mapping● Improves concentration and memory ● Encourages critical and creative thinking ● Help gives clarity to thoughts, thus boosting self-confidence● Improves child’s social and emotional well-being
Holiday ProgramDuring the June and December holidays, we conduct short introductory workshops to Mind Mapping.
Code:TKH1 - 1 hour x 3 daysTKH2 - 1.5 hours x 3 days TKH2 - 1 hour x 7 days
A Fun and Unique Programme for Preschoolers
Develop Your Brain-Smart
Kids
● Appeals to all children as it adopts the Multiple Intelligences approach to learning ● Theme-based – Year 1 - iTHINK, iKNOW, iCARE, iINVENT – Year 2 - iWONDER, iEXPLORE, iSHOWnTELL
Mind Maps® is the
whole-brain alternative to
linear thinking. It reaches out
in all directions and catches
thoughts from any angle. - Michael Michalko,
Cracking Creativity
Sam was taught Mind Maps® at 6.
He mastered it quickly and was able to
take live notes using Mind Maps by 7.
Now 17, he uses Mind Maps® to manage
his studies and his many meetings.
- Ms Chiew Lai Peng, mother of Sam (age 17),
co-author of Think KIDS using Mind Maps
I was so surprised when Dareen drew
her first Mind Maps® before she could
even write full sentences! At age 4,
she was able to express herself
so easily using Mind Maps®.
- Mrs Tanie Eio,
mother of Dareen (age 5)
Mind Maps®- The Ultimate Thinking ToolCreated by Professor Tony Buzan, Mind Map® is a whole-brain visual learning tool
that allows children to learn faster, easier and with more fun!Research has shown that using key words, images, colours, and associative thinking
can make learning up to 6 times faster.
Using Mind Maps®
Recommended age: 5 and 6 years old1st Year Programme – 4 modules of 10 lessons each 2nd Year Programme – 4 modules of 10 lessons eachLessons are conducted once a week.
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A Multiple-Intelligence based, Whole-Language reading programme
that uses the award-winning Phonics Zoo CD.
Children are given a Whole-Language experienceas a platform to learn how to read with:
• A variety of activities using the Multiple-Intelligence approach, so that every child is constantly engaged in the learning process
• Authentic literature written by well knowned authors
• Sounds of the language taught in an order that is natural for the children
• Strong emphasis on blending and decoding which help children to read and spell
Recommended age: 5 and 6 years old
Levels available: - STAR Phonics Basic course – 20 lessons- STAR Phonics Advanced course – 20 lessons
Lessons are conducted once every week
This highly acclaimed reading programme is widely taught in Singapore primary schools and is developed by Ms Chew Ping Lin, who has a Masters Degree in English Language. The design team also includes Asst Prof Linda Gan of NIE.
In each lesson children go through 4 sections
Phonics TimeChildren are introduced to the letter sounds through music and movement.
Reading TimeChildren have their very own readers. These build confidence and develop a love forreading.
Fun Time Craft activities and games make learning fun and memorable.
Story TimeReading is taught through reading authentic texts. STAR Phonics is a literature based course.
Mind Maps®- The Ultimate Thinking ToolCreated by Professor Tony Buzan, Mind Map® is a whole-brain visual learning tool
that allows children to learn faster, easier and with more fun!Research has shown that using key words, images, colours, and associative thinking
can make learning up to 6 times faster.
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