Learning at Natkhat isn’t confined to ABCs – we go far beyond! Our Beyond Education programs ensure well-rounded development through diverse activities and life skills:
Every week we hold yoga and simple mindfulness sessions. Gentle stretches and breathing exercises help children learn balance and calmness. (Research confirms that yoga in early childhood supports physical and emotional regulation.) Even a 3-year-old Natkhat learns to pretend they’re a tall tree or roaring lion – yoga is just another way we make focus and well-being fun.
Once or twice a week, kids swap desks for dance steps or martial arts moves. Our Taekwondo classes teach respectful discipline and coordination – it’s “not all about breaking boards,” as one study noted, but about “teaching children key motor skills as well as important ethics and values”. We also have lively dance classes (hips wiggling, songs playing) so every child can express joy with rhythm.
Our music corner is always active – little fingers on xylophones, tambourines in hand, voices raised in song. Art stations are stocked with paints, clay and crayons. These creative outlets boost fine motor skills and imagination. From finger painting rainbows to crafting Easter bonnets, kids learn that creativity is valued here. (In fact, studies show music and arts in preschool greatly enhance spatial and language skills – at Natkhat we see it every day.)
Even strategy has a place! Simple chess and puzzle games taught by our teachers help older Natkhats with logic and patience. We celebrate every victory, even moving a pawn, to build confidence.
We love celebrating festivals (Diwali lights, Holi colours, Christmas carols) to introduce kids to culture. Monthly assemblies allow shy ones to speak about show-and-tell items or perform a short rhyme. We also go on occasional field trips (the petting zoo, the local museum, nature walks) so learning spills outside the classroom. Each adventure is guided with purpose – for example, counting flowers on a nature trail, or learning about animals at the zoo.
In every activity beyond academics, the goal is the same: nurturing happy, confident children. We see our 18-year legacy reflected not just in grades, but in the smiles and life skills our Natkhats carry forward – from saying “please/thank you” to being curious about the world.
