Values & character development
Nurturing the whole child — heart, mind and confidence.
Curriculum
The NEL Framework — Where Curiosity Takes Flight
At Pegasus, we believe every child is born curious. Our Reggio-inspired philosophy aligns naturally with Singapore's Nurturing Early Learners (NEL) Framework.
Our classrooms are alive with joyful learning, filled with wonder, art, music and discovery. This belief aligns perfectly with Singapore's Nurturing Early Learners (NEL) Framework, which guides preschools to nurture confident, independent learners through play and exploration.
We bring this framework to life with our Reggio-inspired philosophy, empowering children to lead their own learning journeys — because when children feel seen, heard and supported, they truly begin to soar with confidence.
Singapore's national curriculum
What is the NEL Framework?
The NEL Framework is Singapore's national preschool curriculum guide for children aged 4–6, first introduced in 2003 and refreshed in 2022. It is supported by the iTeach principles, which Pegasus fully embraces.
Social & emotional competencies
Empathy, self-awareness and getting along with others.
Learning dispositions
Curiosity, perseverance and confidence (collectively VSLD).
iTeach
The iTeach principles we embrace
- Integrated approach
- Teachers as facilitators and co-learners
- Engaging children through purposeful play
- Authentic learning through meaningful interactions
- Children as constructors of knowledge
- Holistic development
NEL in action
How Pegasus brings the NEL Framework to life
Drawing (Creative Expression)
Children illustrate what they see — a nurse helping a patient, a chef cooking — turning art into storytelling.
Counting (Numeracy)
They sort and count tools used by different helpers, linking maths to real-life scenarios.
Storytelling (Language & Literacy)
Through stories like ‘People Who Help Us’, children create their own mini-books, building vocabulary and communication.
Teamwork & kindness (Social-Emotional)
Circle-time discussions encourage children to think about empathy and cooperation.
Real-world connections
Guest speakers — a police officer, nurse or baker — share their stories as children ask questions and role-play.
Building & collaboration (STEM)
Using recyclables, children build a mini ‘community town’, fostering teamwork, problem-solving and pride.
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