Who we are

I CAN Early Learning Center is the first of its kind early years programme based on Play, Inquiry and Skills, that takes inspiration from the proven practices of Riverside School’s globally recognised I CAN Approach to learning.

What makes us unique

Since 2001, Riverside has been on a mission to design an approach to education that empowers children with an I CAN Mindset - children who are aware of the world, enabled with skills and empowered to be the change.

Over the years, our research and training arm - The Riverside Learning Center has codiﬁed our globally recognised practices and processes to help transform schools across the world.

We call this the I CAN Approach to learning, a unique approach that intentionally builds content and character.

PROGRAMMES OFFERED

TODDLERS
Should be 2 years by March 31, 2023.

I CAN ELC Toddlers' curriculum uses a Play-based learning approach that engages all senses, piques curiosity and provides enriching experiences to develop awareness of self, others and the environment.
PRE K
Should be 3 years by March 31, 2023.

I CAN ELC Pre-K programme advances toddlers programme to a play-inquiry-skill based user-centric approach, designed to build foundational pre-math, language and exploratory skills to make the complex world simpler.
K1
Should be 4 years by March 31, 2023

The K1 programme at the I CAN ELC gently navigates children graduating from Pre-K programme to the formal Content and Character curriculum. Academic subjects are integrated seamlessly with value-based education that invests in the social, emotional, cognitive, physical, spiritual and therefore holistic development of a child. The programme ensures a multi-dimensional learning environment that is deeply interactive, experiential and sensorial.

THE CURRICULUM

The curriculum uses the principles of Play, Inquiry, and Skills to empower young learners with the I CAN Mindest

CONGLOM

CONGLOM

(Relationship)

Timetabling for Relationships

Conglom is a process at The Riverside School - an intentional practice to timetable for social and emotional well-being. It’s an opportunity for students and teachers of each class to come together first thing in the morning to start the day on a positive note.
AGENDA SETTING

AGENDA SETTING

(Relevance and Relationship)

Using Co-creation to build agency and accountability

“Agenda Setting” is a powerful process that uses the pedagogy of co-creation to invite the voice of the child in the design of a school day. Students participate in co-creating the learning experiences and the learning expectations. When the agenda is co-created and made visible, it builds a sense of agency and well-being.
PROGRAMME OF INQUIRY

PROGRAMME OF INQUIRY

(Relationship, Relevance and Rigor)

Experience, Explore, Engage

Children at this age are naturally curious and love to explore the world around them using their senses. Our Programme of Inquiry is designed to spark just that – weekly opportunities that offer enough activities and experiences that build an awareness of self, others and the world.
PLAY

PLAY

(Relationship, Relevance and Rigor)

Building awareness and igniting curiosity

Our 'Corner Exploration Curriculum' is based on principles of play to help children build a fearless mindset of exploration, iteration, imagination, creation and mindfulness. Alongside, they also learn socio-emotional skills and competencies such as sharing and caring, compassion and resilience.
SKILL DEVELOPMENT

SKILL DEVELOPMENT

(Rigor)

Enabling children with the 21st century skills to navigate the world around them.

Along with developing the heart and the mind – skills such as fine and gross motor form the basis of how our children navigate the world. Each day is designed to offer a focussed experience/activity that helps children hone a skill. Embedding the range of 21st century skills in each activity is also thoughtfully designed.
CLOSING THE LOOP

CLOSING THE LOOP

(Reflection)

Cultivating the habit of revisiting and reflection.

Learning is incomplete without offering a moment to reflect and internalise the day. 'Closing the Loop' occurs at the end of every session / day / month / year. It celebrates a sense of accomplishment of all that has been done and reflection on how and what was learned- and how to refine the experiences for the future, if needed. This time helps them also to see their own growth and progress and to build a sense of agency.
PARENT PARTNERSHIP

PARENT PARTNERSHIP

(Relevance and Relationship)

Better Together – Parent as Partners

Built into the programme are processes and practices that cultivate a trusting relationship with the parent body and create a culture of co-creation, transparency and innovation with a shared belief of “Better Together” in exploring possibilities to bring out the best in very child.

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A DAY AT THE I CAN Early Learning Center

Watch a typical day at the I CAN ELC

AboutPathik Shah

Director, I CAN Early Learning Center, Vastrapur

Pathik Shah is the founder of Anvil Foundation at Vastrapur Ahmedabad. He has 20 years of experience running his own preschool. We are excited to be on this new learning journey through the Riverside I CAN Early Learning Center.