{"id":815,"date":"2026-09-26T07:06:07","date_gmt":"2026-09-26T07:06:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cambridge.school\/?page_id=815"},"modified":"2026-10-07T06:54:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T06:54:21","slug":"cultivate-people-skills-through-hi","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cambridge.school\/ja\/cultivate-people-skills-through-hi\/","title":{"rendered":"People Skills"},"content":{"rendered":"
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People Skills Through Human Intelligence (HI)<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Nurturing Confidence, Character and Connection<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Home \/ iSTEAM Pre-School Curriculum \/ People Skills<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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People Skills (Human Intelligence) as Part of Our Curriculum<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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At Cambridge Pre-school, people skills or Human Intelligence (HI) are intentionally embedded into daily learning experiences.\u00a0<\/p>

We believe children learn best when they feel secure, understood and connected. Our learning experiences are designed to help children understand themselves, interact positively with others and navigate social situations with confidence.\u00a0<\/p>

Through guided interactions, collaborative activities and reflective conversations, children gradually build the skills needed to communicate, cooperate, manage emotions, and adapt to new situations. These abilities support both learning and wellbeing, in school and beyond.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Human Intelligence in Early Childhood\u00a0<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Human Intelligence refers to the abilities that allow children to learn from experience, adapt to change, and understand themselves and others.\u00a0<\/p>

Unlike technical skills, these abilities are developed through real interactions and daily experiences. At Cambridge Pre-school, our curriculum supports Human Intelligence through three key areas that are woven naturally into learning and play.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Executive Function in Everyday Learning<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Executive function skills are a set of neurocognitive skills that function as the brain\u2019s control of action, thought and emotion. These skills help children manage their thoughts, actions and emotions, which include focus, memory, self-control, flexibility, planning, and problem-solving. They support children in following instructions, persisting with tasks, managing transitions, and working cooperatively with others.\u00a0<\/p>

At Cambridge Pre-school, executive function skills are developed through games, routines and hands-on activities that encourage children to think, adapt and make decisions. Our teachers guide children gently, providing structure while allowing space for independence.\u00a0<\/p>

We also use a research-based digital assessment tool to gain insight into each child\u2019s executive function development. This helps our teachers understand individual needs and work closely with parents to support each child\u2019s growth over time.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Character Development Through Daily Experiences<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Character development is an integral part of our curriculum. Children are guided to develop resilience, responsibility and a positive attitude towards learning. These qualities are nurtured through both intentional teaching and everyday classroom experiences.<\/p>

From Kindergarten 1 onwards, children are supported in developing self-awareness and self-management through our \u201cWonderful Me!\u201d learning experiences. They learn to recognise their strengths, understand their responses to challenges, and reflect on their behaviour in different situations.<\/p>

By learning how to manage emotions and overcome difficulties, children develop confidence and perseverance that support learning and relationships.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Multiple Intelligences in Our Curriculum<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Every child learns and expresses understanding in different ways. Our curriculum is informed by the Theory of Multiple Intelligences developed by Professor Howard Gardner of Harvard University. This theory recognises that intelligence is not a single ability but a combination of different strengths that develop over time.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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According to this approach, children demonstrate intelligence across eight key areas:<\/strong><\/p>