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Multiple Intelligence Theory in Preschool — How It Helps Every Child Shine

Multiple Intelligence Theory in Preschool — How It Helps Every Child Shine Home Curriculum Admissions Blog Contact Home › Blog › Multiple Intelligence Theory in Preschool Multiple Intelligence Theory in Preschool — How It Helps Every Child Shine By Veena Sundaramurthy, Founder, Kayo International Preschool  |  March 23, 2026  |  9 min read Every parent knows, intuitively, that their child is smart. But “smart” does not look the same in every child. One three-year-old might be building elaborate structures with blocks while another is singing melodies from memory. One child …
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Why Play-Based Learning Works Better Than Rote Learning for Young Children

Why Play-Based Learning Works Better Than Rote Learning for Young Children Home Curriculum Admissions Blog Contact Home › Blog › Play-Based Learning Benefits Why Play-Based Learning Works Better Than Rote Learning for Young Children By Veena Sundaramurthy, Founder, Kayo International Preschool  |  March 23, 2026  |  8 min read If you have ever watched a three-year-old build an elaborate tower from blocks, negotiate roles in a pretend kitchen, or spend twenty focused minutes pouring water between cups, you have seen play-based learning in action. It looks simple. It looks like …
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Why STEM Education in Preschool Matters — Benefits for Ages 2-6

Why STEM Education in Preschool Matters — Benefits for Ages 2-6 | Kayo International Preschool Early Childhood Education Why STEM Education in Preschool Matters — Benefits for Ages 2-6 By Veena Sundaramurthy · March 23, 2026 · 8 min read [Featured Image: Young children experimenting with ramps, blocks, and rolling objects in a bright classroom] When most people hear “STEM education,” they picture teenagers writing code or building robots. But STEM preschool benefits begin far earlier than most parents realise — as early as age two. At this stage, STEM …
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Montessori vs Play-Based Learning — Which is Better for Your Child?

Montessori vs Play-Based Learning — Which is Better for Your Child? Montessori vs Play-Based Learning — Which is Better for Your Child? By Veena Sundaramurthy | Published: March 23, 2026 | Reading time: 6 minutes If you are researching preschools, you have almost certainly encountered two popular approaches: Montessori and play-based learning. Parents often feel they must pick one over the other. But what if the answer is not either-or? This article compares both methods honestly and explores why a blended approach might give your child the strongest foundation. Understanding …
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