Our Curriculum

Playful Learning for Holistic Growth

Our curriculum embraces a child-centred philosophy enriched by global research, fostering children’s natural curiosity and love for exploration through inquiry-led, play-based learning. It promotes holistic development by addressing emotional, social, physical, and cognitive needs. Through a nurturing environment, we create meaningful learning experiences that inspire creativity and critical thinking. This approach equips young learners with essential skills for lifelong success. Play becomes a purposeful bridge between discovery and structured education.
Playful Learning

Blending Play with Learning

A Play-Powered Pedagogy

Rooted in an international early-years curriculum blended with Montessori principles and inquiry-based learning, our approach unites joyful discovery with intentional, structured experiences. At The Cocoon International Preschool, play is not separate from learning — it is the very pathway through which creativity, critical thinking, communication, and lifelong skills are formed.

Inside the Classroom

The Cocoon Curriculum nurtures holistic growth through immersive experiences, meaningful exploration, and personalised educator guidance.

Hands-On Learning

Sensorial, interactive experiences inspire imagination, exploration, and independent thinking.

Individualised Support

Individualised Support

Continuous observation ensures every learner receives tailored support, honouring each child’s pace, needs, and potential.

Outside the classroom

The curriculum incorporates real-world experiences like nature walks, gardening, and community visits to foster curiosity, environmental awareness, and social development.

FAQs

The World’s Best Practices in Education

Early-Years Curriculum

International Early-Years Curriculum

“Learning that prepares children for a global tomorrow.”
Our curriculum is informed by internationally benchmarked early-years frameworks, ensuring children build essential competencies — creativity, critical thinking, communication, early literacy and numeracy, problem-solving, and social-emotional resilience. It reflects global expectations for kindergarten readiness and future-forward learning.

Aligned to NEP & National Curriculum Framework (NCF)

“A strong foundation begins with joyful, play-based learning.”
Grounded in the National Education Policy (NEP) and the Foundational Stage of the National Curriculum Framework (NCF), our programme embraces play-based and inquiry-driven learning for holistic child development — nurturing language, numeracy, creativity, confidence, emotional wellbeing, and early life skills.

Timeless Philosophies That Shape The Cocoon

Reggio Emilia Approach

Reggio Emilia Approach

We encourage child-led learning, engaging environments, collaborative projects, documented progress, and active parental involvement, creating a holistic and inspiring journey that nurtures curiosity, creativity, and meaningful growth.

“Children are curious, capable, and full of potential.”

Montessori Method

Montessori Method

We foster confident, self-motivated learners through child-centered exploration, hands-on learning, thoughtfully prepared environments, and purposeful activities that nurture independence, self-discipline, and critical thinking, empowering children to own their learning journey.

“Education is a natural process carried out by the child.” – Maria Montessori

Friedrich Froebel’s Approach

Friedrich Froebel’s Approach

We nurture holistic growth through play-based learning, child-led exploration, sensory activities, and nature connection, fostering creativity, problem-solving, and a deep love for discovery in early childhood education.

“Learning happens through discovery and active engagement.”

“We nurture with Care, they grow with confidence.”