Little Caliphs Sandakan

Our mission is to instill the LOVE of Islam and knowledge to young children
2. To give young learners a wonderful and effective learning experiences using best practices in early childhood education. Description
What is The Little Caliphs Program? The Little Caliphs Program (TLCP) is an Islamic-English-Creative pre-school program that helps pre-school children to realize their best spiritual, cognitive, socio-emotional and physical potential. Unlike other conventional pre-school program, TLCP has a set of proven creative methodologies for teaching the children the meaningful foundation of Islam, learning and living skills in an integrative manner. To equip teachers with effective teaching skills, TLCP offers series of trainings on teaching content and methodologies. TLCP also comes with business start-up package for Muslim entrepreneurs to open and operate their own Islamic-English-Creative kindergarten or child enrichment centre. The program is offered to be standard curriculum for Islamic-English-Creative pre-school program all over the world. The Purpose of TLCP
The Curriculum Mission
“Our mission is to instill the LOVE of Islam and knowledge to young children”
The Business Mission
“Providing aspiring Muslim entrepreneurs with a credible investment and business opportunity in Islamic-English-Creative pre-school education service provision.”

Beliefs and Philosophy
Believing that the benchmark of education is the content and method of Rasulullah s.a.w as applied by his noble companions, and there should be continuous improvement of this humble curriculum towards following the method. Believing that education is to prepare the children towards fulfilling the duties as the slave of Allah, Khalifah of Allah, and Ummat of Nabi Muhammad s.a.w. Believing that knowledge and sciences are indeed SIGNS of the Greatness of Allah, The Creator - as such, knowledge and sciences should be imparted to the children in a manner that strengthen their Tauheed and belief in Islam. Believing that there is a gold mine in every child, when polished and educated in the light of Al-Quran and As-Sunnah, the child will be able to live his full potential towards successful life in this world and akhirah. Believing that a child’s brain development occurs as a result of the interplay between nature (genes) and nurture (the environment); the architecture and size of the child’s brain is a result of the interaction with adults in his environment and everything experienced in the external environment. Believing that the early years are instrumental in building a child’s healthy self- esteem and positive self-concept as a result of the acquired perceptions, beliefs and feelings. Subjects and Modules
The subjects offered under The Little Caliphs Program meet the requirement of Pre-school curriculum published by Malaysia’s Ministry of Education, and more. The subjects are listed below:
Hafazan
Iqra'
Islamic Studies
Islamic Mannerism
English Language
Bahasa Malaysia
Mathematics
Science
Art and Craft
Practical Life
Physical Education
Computer Appreciation
The above subjects are delivered through the following integrated modules:
Integrated Module 1: Islam in Practical Life
Integrated Module 2: Islamic Studies
Integrated Module 3: Vocabulary
Integrated Module 4: Fast Reading Technique (BM & English)
Integrated Module 5: English Skills
Integrated Module 6: Mathematics
Integrated Module 7: Science
Islamic Studies Module
Teaching Islam is the most fulfilling element of teaching and learning. TLCP teaches Islam through Integrated Cross Curricular and Hands-on Teaching Approach. Our components for this program are:
Individualized technique to teach early Quranic Reading

Six Core Values
Towards duplicating the special traits of the first generation of muslim (the sahabah) in obeying Alllah and following the sunnah of Nabi Muhammad S.A.W, the following core values shall be instilled to all Little Caliphs operators, staff, teachers, student and parent. The understanding of the Two Kalimah Syahadah

The learning and love of the 5-times SOLAT and other obligations as the slave of Allah

The love for seeking knowledge and remembering Allah

The good manners as a Khalifah of Allah (akhlaq, adaab) and the love to his Muslim brothers and sisters

The sincerity for Allah, and the belief of Allah’s rewards in this world and akhirah

The duty to propagate the teaching of Islam. TLCP Methodology

Source of knowledge
Sourcing contents from Al-Quran, Hadith and authentic Islamic books
Guided by Tarbiyatul-Awlad (Educating children in the light of Islam). Pre-School Curriculum of Malaysian Ministry of Education

Creative Integration of Islam and Knowledge
Integrating the teachings of Islam in language, reading, writing, math, and science in a creative and lively manner. Focus on four key development and growth areas:
Spiritual

Cognitive

Socio-emotional

Physical


Applying and integrating the various proven learning & teaching methodologies:
Whole Brain Learning
Multiple Intelligences Teaching
Multi-sensory Learning Styles
Accelerated learning
Creative Curriculum
Integrated Learning Systems
5Rs: Reading, wRiting, aRithmetic, Reasoning, and memoRzing
Individualized and high personal touch


Approaches
Progress of child is according to ability, not age
Using English as the medium of instruction
Use of instructional, experimental, and constructivism as a teaching approach
Learning is easy and fun
Low student to teacher ratio
Joint-partnership of parents and teachers in promoting each child's growth and development
Continuous learning and improvement of the curriculum
Conducive classroom layout and environment that match the above mentioned methodologies
Supported by relevant teaching aids