The ITOTA Approach

Originate from Stargazer Fish

Stargazer fish are extremely patient (but fierce) and great observers of its surroundings. We seek to help children learn how to read their surroundings while nurturing patience and determination / resilience. 

• Introduction of Feelings 

• Community Awareness 

• Development of Attention Span

• Self-motivation to complete given tasks

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Originate from Cuttlefish

Cuttlefish are interestingly complicated and intelligent, and they have unique camouflage abilities. We aim to nurture children to be able to communicate and blend into their surroundings while being their true selves. 

• Introduction of Complex Feelings

• Inner & Outer Voice

• Multi-tasking

• Listening Ability

• Time Awareness

Originate from JellyFish

Jellyfish are incredibly adaptable to different types of oceans and sea life: As this group of children enter a stage of independence, we seek to help them adapt and socialise with others easily.

• Expressions

  • Understanding ‘peer pressure’ and managing them

  • Being able to express their own feelings, especially when they experience stress or issues in school

• Independent Thinking 

• Perspective Thinking (Hypothetically think of various outcomes)

• Logic & Abstract Thinking (Include using of symbols)

• Leadership + Teamwork

• Self-Control

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Originate from Dolphins

Dolphins cleverly use tools to help shield themselves through the dangers of the ocean as they search for food: What we hope to achieve for this group of kids - that they can brilliantly use their resources to effectively learn and live.

• Puberty (especially for the 10-year-olds)

• Life Skills 

  • Break down projects to working steps (problem solving)

  • Time management (Meeting deadlines)

  • Tasks such as grocery runs

  • Basic First Aids

• Expressions (especially with their physical and emotional developments) - link to Body Safety

• Leadership + Teamwork (Learn the value of being a part of something, and some things can’t be achieved alone.)

• Limits VS Curiosity (Adulthood)

  • Dangers VS Laws

• Money Management