Sunshine kids academy International Preschool & Kindergarten in Shintomicho / Tsukiji / Ginza / and Shin-Urayasu. 新富町・築地・銀座・新浦安にあるサンシャインキッズアカデミーインターナショナルプリスクール＆キンダーガーテン。
Curriculum
Montessori+ at Sunshine Kids Academy
Our Montessori+ approach blends the core principles of Montessori education with structured, age-appropriate academic readiness and global learning experiences.
Children learn through hands-on exploration, real materials, guided practice, and reflection, helping them gain confidence in both independent and group learning.
Why Montessori+
Traditional Montessori focuses on independence and sensory learning. With Montessori+, we expand this by adding academic foundations, social connection, confidence, and freedom through:
Phonics-based English language development
Social-emotional communication & expression
Mathematics readiness with concrete symbolic learning
Global and cultural themes connected to everyday life
Collaborative learning and project-based group experiences
Curriculum Structure
Our curriculum is built across four developmental pillars:
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Language & Communication
(English Immersion)
Children learn through meaningful conversation rather than memorization, including:
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Understand and express ideas clearly
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Build vocabulary through everyday interactions
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Develop early literacy through phonics and reading readiness
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Communicate feelings, questions, and stories
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Mathematics &
Problem Solving
Math learning starts hands-on and becomes symbolic through purposeful learning materials. Children develop:
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Counting and quantity recognition
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Shape and spatial awareness
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Early addition/subtraction foundations
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Logical reasoning and pattern recognition
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Independence &
Practical Life Skills
Children practice daily routines that build concentration, responsibility, self-regulation, and care for their environment and belongings. Skills include:
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Self-care (dressing, lunch setup, clean-up)
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Grace & Courtesy (kind communication)
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Organizing work and finishing tasks
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Global Learning &
SDG Awareness
Our themes help children understand SDG values through age-appropriate, experience-based stories, activities, role-play, and projects, helping them develop:
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Community & belonging
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Respect for different cultures and languages
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Kindness as a daily action
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Caring for nature and shared spaces
SDG age-appropriate themes examples:
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Caring for Nature - Watering plants, recycling activity
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Kindness & Community - Helping friends, sharing classroom roles
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Cultural Awareness - Learning greetings from different languages
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Responsibility - Taking care of personal belongings and learning tools
Learning Environment
Our classrooms encourage movement, choice, and exploration while supporting focus and calmness. Children use materials they can manage independently, and the environment promotes cooperation rather than competition. Teachers observe closely to understand each child’s readiness and provide guidance at the right moment, neither too early nor too late.
Expected Outcomes of Montessori+
By the time children complete our programs, they typically demonstrate:
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Confidence speaking in English and expressing ideas
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Strong early literacy and math foundations
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Emotional awareness and respectful communication
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Independence in daily routines and learning behavior
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Curiosity, creativity, and willingness to explore new ideas
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Smooth readiness for international or Japanese elementary pathways