Sunshine Village Kindergarten
For a generation free from harm – peace from the roots – happiness from within.
1. Every child is born a ray of sunshine.
Young children inherently possess goodness, curiosity, love, and seeds of happiness. Early childhood education is not about molding them, but about ensuring that sunshine is not obscured by the pressure or expectations of adults.
2. Early childhood is the foundation of a life.
Sunshine Village views the preschool stage as the roots of a tree. When a healthy psychological foundation, strong character, and stable emotions are built, children will grow into confident, happy, and profound individuals.
3. Education is a collaboration between family, school, and society.
Sunshine Village believes in the philosophy:
“It takes a village to raise a child.”
That's why we chose to build a "village" where parents, teachers, and the school trust, connect, and support each other, instead of monitoring or controlling each other.
4. Children learn best when they are respected and allowed to be themselves.
Sunshine doesn't impose, compare, or force.
Children are allowed to play, explore, make mistakes, try again, ask questions, and express their emotions, thereby forming their identity, confidence, and self-esteem.
5. Learning through experience – emotions guide cognition.
Children develop through:
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Free play
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Sensory exploration
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Social interaction
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Nature
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Small projects
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Positive and safe emotions
Because we believe that a safe brain creates a lifelong learner.
6. Building a natural academic foundation in early childhood – without pressure.
Sunshine doesn't teach ahead of the first-grade curriculum or cram knowledge.
We build the foundations of:
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Thinking
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Language
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Logic
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Attention
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Communication
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Independence skills
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Learning habits
All sown with respect for each child's developmental pace.
7. Nurturing a generation free from anxiety
Sunshine Village's greatest goal is:
“A child growing up peacefully – a future adult happy.”
Childhood should be a place where children are loved, protected, understood, and can be themselves.
8. Building a second language gently – along with core life skills
Sunshine doesn't teach English in a “1 hour a day” style.
We create a natural language immersion environment:
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Full English classes: children are exposed to English all day
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Bilingual classes: children are exposed to more than 4 hours/day
English comes to children gently – naturally – without pressure, enough for them to be proficient by the time they graduate from preschool.
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In parallel, Sunshine nurtures other fundamental competencies:
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Independence
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Manners & proper behavior
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Warm heart – empathy
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Friendly and kind manners
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Aesthetic ability through art and music
These are the foundations of the soul, helping children grow up strong in life and mature fully.
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Philosophy
PROGRAMME
The Combination of Child Psychology, Reggio Emilia, and the Essence of Finnish Education
The Sunshine Village program is developed from a foundation of modern child psychology, combined with the Reggio Emilia method, where children explore the world through the eyes of a little explorer—curious, eager, and respected as independent individuals.
Sunshine builds a learning environment as a “laboratory of curiosity,” where every corner of the classroom, every activity, and every moment activates children's exploration, experience, and freedom of expression. This is the core of the Finnish educational philosophy—a philosophy that Sunshine Village has pursued and applied for over 10 years.
Pioneering the Introduction of Finnish Education to Vietnam
In 2019, Sunshine Village became the first institution in Vietnam to collaborate with and introduce the Finnish education program of CCE – Council of Creative Education.
Throughout this journey, Sunshine has:
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Trained over 2,000 teachers
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In 34 provinces and cities nationwide
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Contributed to spreading the philosophy of humanistic, creative, and child-respecting education to the wider Vietnamese education community.
Pioneered Forest School in Vietnam
In 2023, Sunshine Village continued to be a pioneer in bringing Forest School back to Vietnam, opening up a nature-based learning movement in Ho Chi Minh City and many other provinces and cities.
Children are immersed in nature, developing curiosity, confidence, observation skills, and mental health—values that modern education worldwide is pursuing.
Sunshine Village – 10 years of pursuing a unified philosophy
All of the above stems from one belief:
“Children learn best when they are respected, free to explore, and nurtured in an environment rich in experiences and love.”
NUTRITION
At Sunshine Village, we are committed to building healthy eating habits for children from their early years. The school says no to processed foods, fast food, frozen foods, preservatives, and stimulants. We prioritize the use of organic rice, natural spices, and the cleanest possible ingredients, minimizing chemicals to protect children's long-term health. While not 100% organic, Sunshine strives to ensure every meal is safe, nutritious, and balanced, helping children maintain a healthy, pure, and sustainable lifestyle from a young age.
Furthermore, Sunshine Village places great emphasis on nutritional balance. Daily menus are designed based on USDA (United States) nutritional standards, ensuring children receive sufficient energy, vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients for physical and intellectual development. We also foster a culture of gratitude: before meals, children are guided to say "thank you, Mother Nature," learning to appreciate food, the effort put into preparing meals, and the beautiful things they have. We also avoid a culture of "force-feeding"; instead, we encourage balanced eating through stories that help children think better and consume more nutrients. We absolutely do not coax children, only encourage and respect them.
Communication & Support for Parents at Sunshine Village
Sunshine Village believes that early childhood education is only successful when parents and the school share a common vision. Therefore, we have built a transparent, warm, and continuous communication model to help parents truly understand their children, their teachers, and their children's daily developmental journey.
1. Free Parenting & Workshops for Parents
We organize many free parenting programs and in-depth workshops on child psychology, behavior, and parenting to provide parents with a solid and scientific understanding of how to support their children.
2. Transparent Daily Reports – Photos – Videos
Every day, parents receive:
Reports on eating, sleeping, playing, and learning
Photos of actual activities
Videos of special moments of their children
All aimed at helping parents understand what their children are learning and how they are developing.
3. Monthly Mini-talks & Parent-Teacher Meetings Every 3 Months
Monthly mini-talks: teachers chat directly with parents about their children's progress, behavior, and needs.
Quarterly Parent-Teacher Meetings: Comprehensive, clear, and transparent evaluations based on the preschool Life Map.
4. Exhibitions – Sports Festivals – Family Bonding Events
Sunshine organizes many activities such as learning exhibitions, sports festivals, and family days, helping parents see their children's achievements and build stronger connections with teachers.
Transparency – Closeness – Partnership: these are the foundations of Sunshine Village.
All communication with parents aims to ensure one thing:
parents – teachers – the school always understand each other, trust each other, and work together to raise a child in the best possible way.
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Forest School at Sunshine Village
Growing up in nature for preschoolers – just like how children in Finland and Denmark are raised
The Meaning of Forest School
Forest School is a renowned nature-based education model in Europe, especially in Finland, Denmark, and Norway.
Core Philosophy:
When children learn in nature, they will develop physically, emotionally, intellectually, and in character in the most natural and comprehensive way.
In the forest, children learn to:
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Observe – listen – connect with the real world
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Be independent and problem-solving
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Work in teams and share
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Create with natural materials
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Love nature and protect the environment from within
Forest School doesn't just "teach children about nature."
Forest School lets children live in nature, allowing nature to teach them: the philosophy of "Hygge & Happy Childhood" – children need freedom, emotional safety, and connection with nature to become happy individuals.
In the Forest School model:
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Children learn in a natural environment.
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Teachers guide but don't just "teach."
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Children develop safe adventure skills.
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Open-ended play occupies most of the time.
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Children do things themselves – try things themselves – make mistakes themselves – correct them themselves.
Sunshine Village applies this model through:
Seasonal outdoor activities.
The "Mini Explorer" and "Nature Play" programs.
Games that develop gross and fine motor skills.
Mindfulness lessons in nature.
Outstanding benefits of Forest School for preschool children:
1. Enhanced health, immunity, and physical fitness:
More physical activity leads to stronger, faster children with fewer illnesses.
2. Development of thinking, language, and natural science exploration:
Every leaf, branch, and stream of water is a real lesson.
3. Emotional Balance – Reduced Anxiety – Increased Happiness
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Nature helps children:
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Be calmer
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Reduce stress
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Sleep better
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Adapt more easily
4. Enhanced Social Skills – Cooperation – Leadership
Children learn to:
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Wait
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Cooperate
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Share
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Resolve conflicts independently through natural play.
5. Develop Imagination – Creativity
No toy stimulates creativity like nature.
6. Build character and values in young children
Children learn about:
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Kindness
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Perseverance
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Responsibility
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Environmental protection
All through real-life experiences, not theory.
Preschool Children & Physical Development – Why Sunshine Village Prioritizes It
At preschool age, physical development is the foundation of all growth. Physical development not only affects the body but also greatly influences the mind and intellect of children.
Good physical activity leads to better brain development, stable emotions, and more effective learning.
Sunshine Village prioritizes physical development because we believe that:
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A healthy child is more confident.
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More physical activity reduces anxiety, improves sleep, and enhances appetite.
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Strong physical fitness helps children concentrate, remember, and learn faster.
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Running, jumping, and climbing develop discipline, perseverance, and resilience.
At Sunshine Village, physical development is not a "lesson," but a way of life.
SSV Olympic Kids – An Annual Sports Event for Children & Parents
Every year, Sunshine Village organizes "Sunshine Olympics" – the largest sports event in the system for preschool children and parents.
The event includes:
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Mini-run tracks (depending on age group)
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Team sports: tug-of-war, obstacle course, relay team
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Parent-child activities, winning together
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Physical challenges to help children develop strength, speed, and agility
The meaning of Sunshine Olympic:
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Bonding parents and children through physical activity
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Encouraging families to maintain a healthy lifestyle
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Helping children understand the spirit of fair play, perseverance, and teamwork
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Creating emotionally rich and proud childhood memories
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Building a "physical fitness is key" culture at Sunshine Village
