Programs

A gentle learning pathway from Play Group to Lower Primary.

Each stage is designed with age-appropriate care, playful discovery, foundational skills, and close teacher attention.

Young children exploring safe play-based learning materials
Play Group

Gentle first steps into school

Children settle into school life through caring routines, supervised play, music, movement, and simple social activities.

  • Warm separation support
  • Sensory play and movement
  • Simple songs, stories, and sharing
Calm early years room arranged for safe care and routines
Crèche

Safe care and gentle routines

Children receive attentive supervision, simple routines, rest, play, and early social support.

  • Caring supervision and comfort
  • Simple routines and social play
  • Early confidence and independence
Nursery child focused on a painting activity
Nursery

Language, play, and confidence

Children build vocabulary, motor skills, independence, and social confidence through guided activities.

  • Stories, songs, and conversation
  • Fine motor and sensory activities
  • Art, movement, and supervised play
Kindergarten learner practising drawing and early writing
Kindergarten

Readiness and early skills

Structured play, early reading, numeracy readiness, creativity, and confidence prepare children for Year 1.

  • Phonics and pre-reading skills
  • Number sense and patterns
  • Art, music, movement, and play
Lower primary classroom with learning materials
Year 1-Year 3

Lower Primary foundations

Children strengthen reading, writing, number work, creativity, problem solving, and classroom confidence.

  • Reading, writing, and comprehension
  • Practical numeracy and class projects
  • Gentle feedback and parent updates
Teacher guiding a young child through a handprint activity
Learning by doingChildren learn through guided practice, stories, art, play, and teacher interaction.

How we teach

Structured learning that still feels warm and engaging.

Our teachers combine clear instruction with songs, stories, demonstrations, hands-on activities, group work, and individual support.

  • Age-appropriate weekly lesson planning.
  • Reading, numeracy, creativity, and practical activities.
  • Support for children who need extra encouragement.
  • Values-led routines that promote kindness, confidence, and respect.

Typical day at HoneyBerry

A calm daily rhythm for every stage.

Parents can expect a balanced school day with welcome routines, guided learning, creative activities, outdoor play, rest where needed, and warm pick-up communication.

Play Group

A soft start for first school experiences

Play Group days are gentle and flexible, helping children feel safe, known, and comfortable in a new environment.

  1. MorningArrival, welcome, music, and sensory play
  2. MiddayCreative play, snack, outdoor movement, and stories
  3. AfternoonQuiet time, songs, simple sharing, and pick-up
Crèche

Care, comfort, and simple routines

  1. StartArrival, comfort check, free play
  2. CoreCircle songs, guided play, outdoor time
  3. RestLunch, quiet time, story time
Nursery

Language, movement, and discovery

  1. StartWelcome, circle time, songs
  2. CoreGuided learning, art, creative play
  3. CloseOutdoor play, lunch, story time
Kindergarten

Readiness through joyful structure

  1. StartArrival, circle time, phonics warm-up
  2. CoreReading, numeracy, art, and guided play
  3. CloseOutdoor play, story time, review, pick-up
Lower Primary

Focused foundations with room to explore

Year 1 to Year 3 learners follow a steady routine that builds literacy, numeracy, confidence, creativity, and responsibility.

  1. MorningWelcome, reading activities, guided literacy
  2. MiddayNumeracy, projects, lunch, and outdoor play
  3. AfternoonCreative work, recap, homework guidance, pick-up

After-school development

Clubs and activities that support the whole child.

Children have opportunities to explore creativity, movement, communication, confidence, teamwork, and early innovation in a structured after-school environment.

Creative expression
Music clubArt clubCrochetingBalletDocumentary storytelling
Movement and wellbeing
SwimmingZumbaGymnasticsTaekwondoYogaCrossFitFootball
Innovation and focus
RoboticsCodingSTEMUCMASReading club

Find the right level

Speak with admissions about the best stage for your child.

We can advise on age, readiness, daily routines, school records where needed, and level availability.

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Recognized partnership

British Council Partner School

HoneyBerry International School is proud to be a British Council Partner School, supporting globally aligned learning experiences and strong early foundations for young children.