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Special Needs
Special education is more than just a tailor-made curriculum specifically created to help children with learning difficulties/disabilities. It is creating a safe, healthy atmosphere where a child will develop trust and realize that they are unconditionally accepted and loved as they are.
When ‘conventional’ methods of discipline and interaction with children were not bringing about success, we the therapists at GROWING SEEDS develop personal strategies to unfold the uniqueness of each and every child. Acceptance and self-acceptance are embraced.
Children under the spectrum of ADD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia etc. are more often overwhelmed, confused and fearful and a facilitator who understands this, can reach out and embrace their differences, and find a way to help.
Home Education
Growing Seeds also caters to parents who desire to home educate their children. Growing Seeds offers the following:
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(a) SELF-PACED Programme
We do not want to restrict children to a fixed period of time to complete their Levels (though students are encouraged to accomplish at least one Level a year) but to let them proceed to the next level. Our modular approach and self-paced action based units of instruction will allow children to confidently move from one level to another smoothly. Thus fast learners will not face frustrations and boredom. Giving them this opportunity keeps their interest and fire in learning ongoing thus making learning interesting and joyful.
In areas where they have difficulties, we allow them more time on the relevant areas to achieve a stronger grounding before moving on.
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(b) SMALLER GROUPS
At Growing Seeds, we do not overpopulate. We maintain a healthy 8-10 children per group. A smaller group allows for greater personal attention and coaching where the facilitator gets to interact with the children to form a healthy relationship.​​
Integrative Learning
At GROWING SEEDS, we provide an integrated action plan where all the activities provide opportunities to learn more about every aspect. Children develop a deeper understanding, through a range of purposeful activities. Rather than focus on learning in isolated curriculum areas, this programme is based on skill development around a particular theme relevant to the topic.
Children are grouped according to their learning needs, where they are able to use their prior experience to construct learning. It provides an opportunity for children to display competence and not just reliance on written or oral tests.