Education Program

İncir Ağacı nursery school

Our Training Programme;

Project-based and student-centred.
Holistic and play-based.
It encourages learning other languages naturally by listening and using them throughout the day.
Offers independent learning opportunities.
It motivates students to think critically.
It encourages students to question everything.
It focuses on the acquisition of life skills and 21st-century competencies.

Our aim,

Aware of one’s emotions and senses

Collaborative and willing to share.
Self-confident and self-compassionate.
Free from prejudice and practising tolerance.
Entrepreneurial, independent and peaceful.
Possessing a strong sense of self-awareness and responsibility.
Possessing philosophical thinking skills.
Versatile, flexible and capable of deep thinking.
Someone who can ask the right questions at the right time.
Possessing a strong sense of curiosity.
To raise children who can think through answers, analyse them, and apply them appropriately when necessary.

İncir Ağacı Nursery school

21st Century Skills

Why are 21st Century Skills and Life Skills Connected, and Why is it Important to Teach Them in Early Childhood Education?

21st-century skills—critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication—are closely linked to fundamental life skills such as problem solving, self-management and social responsibility. Teaching these skills at an early age helps children navigate the world with confidence and adapt to changing environments.

The Benefits of Learning 21st Century and Life Skills in Early Childhood Education:

Develops critical thinking and decision-making skills.
It enhances creativity and innovation.
It develops strong communication and teamwork skills.
Supports independence and self-confidence.
Promotes compatibility and durability.
It teaches responsibility and ethical behaviour.
It develops emotional regulation and empathy.
It prepares children for future learning and real-life challenges.
Supports social skills and building positive relationships.
It lays the foundation for lifelong learning and success.

What Do We Do and Why Do We Do It?

The Achievements of Our Education System

Turkish Language Activities:

Using one's native language correctly and effectively.
Expanding your vocabulary and using newly learned words appropriately.
Pronounce words correctly and form clear, proper sentences.
Expressing oneself confidently in one's native language.
Construct sentences that comply with the rules of grammar.

Learning Outcomes of Creative Drama Lessons:

Encourages self-expression in various forms.
It increases awareness of both one's own emotions and the emotions of others.
It develops strong communication skills and supports emotional maturity.
It fosters empathy and the development of different perspectives.
It fosters self-confidence and naturalness in social interactions.
It develops creativity, imagination and problem-solving skills.

Learning Outcomes of Etiquette Lessons:

Learning basic etiquette and polite behaviour.
Learning and practising proper table manners, especially at the dinner table.
Greeting others respectfully and using polite expressions such as ‘please’ and ‘thank you’.
To share with friends and take turns playing.
Developing personal space awareness and respectful communication.
Developing habits of courtesy, patience and understanding towards others.

Benefits of Yoga Activities:

It helps children manage anxiety and feel calmer.
Supports emotional balance and regulation.
It boosts self-confidence.
It develops body awareness and mindfulness skills.
It improves concentration and memory.
It provides flexibility and strength.

The Benefits of Fitness:

It improves cardiovascular health and strengthens the heart and lungs.
Helps maintain a healthy weight.
Improves posture and body alignment.
It promotes a better sleep pattern.
It boosts self-confidence.
It increases concentration and focus.
It supports relaxation and stress reduction.
It builds stronger bones and muscles.

The Benefits of Gardening:

By touching the soil, seeds and flowers, and experiencing different scents, they develop their senses.
Growing your own vegetables increases interest in eating vegetables.
It reinforces learning about the seasons, weather, life cycle and plants.
Supports creativity with fun garden activities.
It strengthens family bonds because everyone can participate.
It encourages children to connect with nature and teaches them environmental awareness.
Daily plant care teaches responsibility and patience.
Exposure to soil microbes supports immunity and helps reduce allergies and asthma.

The Importance of Play

The Importance of Play in Early Childhood Education:

Play is the fundamental means of achieving pre-school educational objectives.
Children discover themselves, others and their surroundings through play.
Play is the most important part of a child's life.
Life skills are learned naturally and without boredom through play.
Supports emotional and cognitive development.
It develops creativity and imagination.
Focus develops language and literacy skills.
Supports physical health and overall growth.
It develops social skills and emotional regulation.
It reduces stress and creates unforgettable learning experiences.
It boosts self-confidence and self-esteem.

The Benefits of Playing Outdoors and Spending Time in the Garden:

It brings children into contact with nature and fresh air.
It encourages physical activity and healthy development.
It stimulates curiosity and sensory experiences.
Supports better sleep and relaxation.
It offers ample space for social interaction and collaboration.

Contributions of Philosophy (P4C):

It develops critical thinking.
It develops critical thinking.
It enhances problem-solving skills.
It increases curiosity and wonder.
Supports social-emotional development.
It builds self-confidence.
Encourages open-mindedness.
It forms the basis for lifelong learning.
Improves concentration and attention.
It increases awareness of ethical values.

The Benefits of Learning History (History of Smyrna):

It helps children get to know the city they live in.
It introduces the nursery schools as historic buildings and connects them to other historic structures in the city.
It instils historical awareness, building bridges between the past, present and future.
It encourages multifaceted thinking and develops foresight for the future.
It instils a sense of belonging and pride in their communities.
It increases curiosity about history and culture.
It encourages critical thinking by comparing different periods.

The Benefits of Learning Coding, Algorithms and Patterns at a Young Age:

Develops logical thinking and problem-solving skills.
It enhances pattern recognition and sequencing skills.
It supports creativity by designing simple projects.
It forms the basis of computational thinking.
It develops attention to detail and focus.
It enables understanding cause-and-effect relationships.
It builds patience and perseverance when solving problems.
It boosts confidence in using technology.
Develops cooperation and communication in group activities.
It lays the foundation for STEM education.

The Benefits of Upcycling and Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Activities:

It encourages creativity and imagination.
It develops problem-solving skills by transforming old materials into new uses.
It develops manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
It fosters environmental awareness and responsibility.
It develops patience and perseverance.
Creating personal works boosts self-confidence.
Supports cooperation in group work.
It provides sensory exploration with different textures.
It supports critical thinking through planning and design.
It instils a sense of pride and accomplishment that comes from producing something useful.