Preschool News

Term 2, 2017 Newsletter

Message From Principal It was such an enriching learning journey for our children in Term 2 as they were involved in a variety of events and activities. We would like to thank all parents who came down to conduct a talk on their occupations during the Career Week. The Kinder children will be participating in the ‘Start Small Dream Big’ project as well as ‘Simple Machines’ under the Innovation Grant Project. From the recent Parent–Teacher Conference, I am glad to note the children’s progression in all aspects of their development through the documentations prepared by the respective teachers. We hope that you and your child have an enjoyable time with the activities planned out for you. Looking forward to more exciting activities lined up in Term 3! Regards, Mdm Nur Afidah Suhaimi

What’s in the news?

Page 2 - KidsSTOP Fieldtrip/Career Week

Page 3 - Care for the Environment/Mother’s Day Celebration

Page 4 - Toddler Crystal

Page 5 - N1 Pearl

Page 6 - N2 Ruby/Topaz

Page 7 - K1 Sapphire

Page 8 - K2 Amethyst

Page 9 - Mari Belajar Mengira/Mari Belajar Mengenai Makanan

Page 10 - 水晶宝贝小班 /蓝色水晶中班 Page 11 - Parental Tips

Page 12 - Our Core Values, Mission & Philosophy/ Dedicated Staff Award

Please take note of the closure dates:

9 August: National Day (PH)

31 August: Teacher’s Day (CC) 1 September: Hari Raya Haji (PH)

21 July: Racial Harmony Day

31 July: Care for Diversity

2 August: National Day Celebration

23 August: Fieldtrip

30 August: Teacher’s Day Celebration 1 September: Hari Raya Haji

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KidsSTOP The children had an enriching experience doing different

activities at the various stations. This learning journey is in line

with the theme of the month, ‘Occupation’. The children played

dress-up; as a doctor, pilot, dentist, singer, cashier, chef and

many more, equipped with tools and other props provided.

They were also able to enhance their socio-emotional and

physical motor skills through the activities there. Back in their

classrooms, children shared their experiences and feelings on

the trip with their peers.

Career Week

Children met ‘Mr Policeman’ from Sengkang Police Division. The

police officers were invited to share more about their career and gave

a talk on bullying, theft and many more. Our parents, Mdm Girija

(Vyasa's mother) and Mdm Jurianna (mother of Tara Tanisha and

Nayli Nawwarah) also volunteered to talk about their professions.

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Caring for the Environment

During ‘Care for the Environment Day’,

the children were engaged in a plethora of

activities where they learnt how to recycle,

reduce and reuse. They showed their artistic

and creativity skills as they created things

made out of recycled materials. They also

reflected on how it feels when there is no

electricity and light. They discussed about the

different environmental issues where they were

able to share their thoughts, opinions and

ideas regarding the topic.

Mother’s Day Celebration

Children started Mother’s Day celebration

by singing songs related to mothers such

as, “I Love You” by Barney and Friends,

“Shi Shang Zhi You Mama Hao”, “Satu,

Satu Saya Sayang Ibu” and “Ibu,

Engkaulah Ratu Hatiku”. Cikgu Nura and

Teacher Surina were also invited to shared

their personal experiences as mothers.

In the afternoon, the children did Mother's

Day crafts and goodies like DIY candles,

DIY lip balms, heart-shaped cards,

chocolate chips and butterscotch bread

and Graham balls within their individual

classes. The children were all smiles,

bringing home special gifts for their

mothers!

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The children immersed into

meaningful play in relation to

the topic about developing

healthy eating habits.

Toddler Crystal

The children had fun doing

free painting using their

hands to enhance their

fine motor skills.

The children were engrossed

in the activities that enhance

their manipulative skills through

purposeful play.

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Let’s Explore!

Explore and discover! Children learnt

how to make bubbles.

Let’s Move!

Children sang and danced with their

friends. These activities help in enhancing

their language and social skills.

Pretend Play!

Children getting creative in their pretend play. They

pretended to cook and serve food to their peers!

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POWER UP N2’S

Children were

engaged in a variety of

activities to further

enhance their letter and

shape recognition, and

counting skills.

N2s had fun throwing

and catching balls! This

activity enhances their

social and gross

motor skills.

Children learnt to show

more care and respect

towards the environment.

Each activity builds on the

children’s awareness in

environmental issues.

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Children were given a

chance to have free play

at any of the learning

centres of their choice.

Aligned with their Innovative

Guidance Project (IGP), K1

and K2 children learnt different

kinds of simple machines.

After the discussion, the

children played a spy game

where they were tasked to

spot simple machines that

could be found in school. They

were eager to participate and

were enlightened to find so

many simple machines!

Playground time!

The children excitedly

explored the different

features at the playground.

They had fun in the sun!

In reinforcing the habit of reading, children read the

targeted book, ‘Hungry Fox’ together. The children

showed enthusiasm in reading and trying to

decode the words on their own.

K1 Sapphire

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Pair work - Children learned social skills

as they discussed and worked together

to solve the problems.

Dramatisation was conducted based on

the book that they learnt in Term 2. The

narrator read the story while some

others acted it out.

K2 Amethyst

The playground is a great place for

children to enhance their gross motor

skills. They enjoyed skipping, hopping,

climbing and sliding on the equipment

at the playground.

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Murid-murid Tadika 1 & 2 merasa seronok dan gembira dapat belajar mengira dengan

menggunakan bahan-bahan dan teknik yang menarik.

Mari Belajar Mengenai Makanan

Murid-murid Nurseri 1 & 2 merasa seronok dan fokus semasa menerokai

barang-barang yang disediakan yang berkaitan dengan tema.

Mari Belajar Mengira

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母亲节制作手工康乃馨送给妈妈，感谢妈妈！

蓝色水晶中班

幼儿制作贺卡送给妈妈，祝福妈妈！

水晶宝贝小班

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2. Encourage play. Play is a huge influence on a

child's development. Giving kids time to play is key to

helping your child's personality blossom. Play helps

kids develop physically, mentally and emotionally. It

teaches them to work in groups, settle conflicts,

develop their imagination and try on different roles.

When kids play, they practice decision-making, learn

to stand up for themselves, create, explore and lead.

3. Avoid labels. You want your child's personality

to develop on its own without being shaped by

your (or anyone else's) views. So avoid labeling

your preschooler with words like shy, bossy,

emotional or tough.

4. Set an example. You're probably the person your

preschooler sees and imitates the most. So it's up to you to model politeness, sharing and patience.

5. Realize it's nature and nurture. Don't chalk up

your child's personality to just his or her nature or the

nurturing you provide. Both matter, Deater-Deckard

says, and both work "together to create the diversity

of children’s and adults' personalities."

6. Let your child be himself or herself, not an

image of you. Maybe you're very outgoing,

focused, quiet, or shy. You may want your child to

be like that too. But it's much more important that

your child be him or herself, make friends and

meet the world in his or her own way.

There are more ways to help your child's

personality grow. For instance, reading to your

preschooler can be an important key, Altmann

says. She also favors limiting television time.

Source: www.webmd.com/parenting/features/preschooler-personality-traits

1. Remember that your child is unique.

"Children differ in remarkable ways from each other

in their budding personalities.” That includes siblings.

Ultimately, "healthy personality development is

fostered by parenting that is sensitive and responsive

to the individual strengths and needs of the child."

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OUR CORE VALUES

Community and Parental Involvement We build strong and trusting partnerships with the parents and the community to enhance the development of the children.

Active Learners We understand that children are natural and active learners. Through project work, thematic and integrated learning, they are given opportunities to explore, gather information and share knowledge. Resourcefulness We continuously upgrade our teaching and learning resources in enhancing children’s learning experiences.

Excellence We strive for excellence in everything that we do.

OUR VISION A First-Class Provider in Early Childhood Care & Education

OUR MISSION Provide a quality and innovative programme that nurtures children to be socially responsible citizens, active learners and thinkers. OUR PHILOSOPHY We believe in providing an engaging and positive environment for the children to develop their potential to the fullest in all aspects of development.