Joy! is a comprehensive, 36-week ECD programme designed to provide the 21st-century child with opportunities to learn, explore, form and test ideas, be creative, solve problems and become confident, unique, purpose-filled young learners with character and integrity.
Joy! provides a values-based platform that focuses on crucial elements of development while helping children become closer to God.
The Joy! starter kit has everything an educator needs to ease themselves into the programme and provide the best possible education for young minds.
Included in the Joy! kit:
Each module guides educators to provide concrete and hands-on opportunities for children that encourage them to learn through their senses using play and use exploration and discovery as the main tools of instruction! Joy! is built to be fun and engaging for children and easily accessible for educators.
Too often, Early Childhood Development programmes have a narrow vision when it comes to actually developing children. They may choose to focus solely on physical or mental development, which sounds great, but it doesn’t “complete the picture”.
ECD programmes need to go beyond and develop children mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually.
Thankfully, Joy! is doing exactly that.
Joy! lessons are infused with the character traits of Jesus which teaches children how to act in accordance with the Word and God’s plan for them.
Children gain an understanding of their creator and the amazing world He has created.
Learners are filled with a sense of hope and purpose and understanding as they are taught how to navigate society.
Children learn what decisions are appropriate at their age which allows them to fulfil their God-given purpose.
Joy! is a programme that is designed to be beneficial for everyone involved. From children to educators to parents, here are some reasons why you should be using Joy!:
The Joy! curriculum is a Christian programme designed to nurture holistic Early Childhood Development through hands-on, play-based learning. It equips teachers with 36 weeks of engaging activities that spark curiosity, creativity and a love for learning!
Absolutely! The Joy! curriculum follows developmentally appropriate practices and aligns with key Early Childhood Education Standards (ELDAS), ensuring a solid foundation for little learners.
Joy! is designed from the ground up to be easy to follow and implement into learning centres. Our resources are designed to be user-friendly, but holistic development becomes even more effective when teachers feel confident and equipped to make a difference. That’s why we provide training and ongoing support – to ensure every educator feels empowered, inspired and ready to thrive on their teaching journey!
Only when they truly enhance learning! Our focus is on concrete, hands-on experiences that encourage children to explore, play and discover – because that’s how young minds learn best!
The curriculum is built around Christian values and designed to instil biblical principles. The Joy! programme is adaptable, so whether you’ve implemented a faith-based or values-based curriculum in your learning centre or school, it will provide a strong foundation for character development and lifelong learning.
While designed for early learning centres and preschools, the Joy! curriculum can also be a fantastic resource for homeschooling parents who want to create a structured, engaging learning environment.
The Joy! curriculum is tailored for preschoolers (ages 3 – 5), providing age-appropriate activities that support language, numeracy, science, creativity and social-emotional and physical development.
We’d love to help! Contact us today to learn more about how the Joy! curriculum can bring learning to life in your classroom. Let’s start this joyful journey together.
No matter if you are a parent or an educator, getting started is easy! You can begin your journey towards a modern Christian education solution with three simple steps:
Purchase the Joy! curriculum from the AEE online store.
Your curriculum will be couriered to you after purchase.
Hooray! The Joy! programme is now at your fingertips for you and your learners to enjoy.
