EY1 students learned about 2D shapes through an art activity. They began by singing a shape song to review basic shapes. Then, they looked at pictures of Arctic and desert animals and noticed that parts of their bodies can be made using simple shapes. Students followed step-by-step instructions to make a 2D meerkat. They drew
EY1 students explored desert snakes and colours through hands-on activity. They began by recalling colours they already knew and observed pictures of desert snakes, identifying colours like brown, yellow, and green. Students were then introduced to two new colours: black and white by looking at snakes that have those colours on their skin. During the
Nursery students practiced dressing themselves in simple ways. They learned how to wear a shirt and practiced buttoning. Though it was challenging, they eagerly gave their best effort. Buttoning is an essential skill that helps develop students’ hand-eye coordination and fine motor abilities. Through this activity, students also practiced their independence and confidence in dressing
Introduced to new vocabulary, toddler students happily joined a bowling game. With vocabulary pictures pasted on the pins, they took turns hitting the pins and then said the corresponding words. Through this activity, students strengthened their hand-eye coordination and learned to respect their friends by taking turns. Afterward, they expressed their fine motor skills by
EY2 students recently enjoyed a delightful outdoor learning experience as they explored the area around Shelter Manahan and the Stadium. Before setting off, teachers reminded the children about basic safety rules, such as walking in pairs, staying close to the group, and looking both ways before crossing small roads. It was a valuable opportunity to
Hands-on activities play an important role in helping students at the toddler level understand the concept of ordering numbers. By being physically engaged with dinosaur puppets, students were challenged to order numbers 0–2 through matching. This playful activity also highlighted how numbers relate to one another, which strengthens their understanding of number order. Through lining
This week in our science lesson, Nursery students had an exciting hands-on experience learning about parts of a tree , namely roots, trunk, leaves, and flowers. To make learning more meaningful, students went outdoors to observe the trees in our playground. They carefully looked at each part, touched the trunk and root, felt the texture
Over the past two weeks, EY2 students have been learning about recycling in fun and meaningful ways. After exploring how used paper can be turned into something new, they worked together in groups to make their own recycled paper at school. Later, for their home link learning, children repeated the process at home with their
To celebrate their reading journey, EY1 students joined a special storytelling activity. Each class choose one of their favorite storybooks that they had read with their parents at home. They practiced the story together in class and prepared to share it in a fun performance. On the performance day, EY1 students confidently stood in front
Nursery students have been learning about the story “Going on a Bear Hunt”. As they review the story, they eagerly joined a sensory activity. Students were asked to go to the play ground, where they explored different textured surfaced that represented the various setting from the story. They stepped on plastic grass to represent the grassy
Learning activities across subjects are carried out daily at school. Collaborating between subjects helps students understand continuity in learning and supports them in connecting their knowledge. While learning about dinosaurs, students reviewed colour recognition and developed their sensory and fine motor skills through painting. In Art class, they were challenged to decorate dinosaur crafts by
Practical life activities at the toddler level are essential learning experiences. Students in both Toddler Tokyo and Beijing classes were introduced to life skill development activities, even through simple challenges. Through the spooning activity, students practised fine motor skills, finger grip, and hand-eye coordination simultaneously. Playing nicely alongside their peers and tidying up afterward also
The babies joyfully took part in a water play activity, scooping floating rubber ducks from a basin using colorful ladles. With the guidance of teachers and parents, they learned to dip, scoop, and transfer the ducks carefully. This activity helped babies strengthen their hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills while exploring the concept of floating
Today, EY2 students joyfully took part in the Reading Celebration, marking the highlight of their reading journey. Over the past few weeks, students have engaged in various reading stimulation activities where they shared stories from their chosen books and discussed what they enjoyed most about them. For the celebration, each class selected one storybook to
Nursery students continued their exploration of pebbles, a natural material commonly found in our environment. Students not only observed the texture, size, and colours of pebbles but also discovered how pebbles can be used creatively in art. As part of the activity, students were challenged to create a flower collage. They began by colouring the
EY2 students learned an important lesson about keeping their surroundings clean through a fun and meaningful activity inspired by the video Let’s Go on a Litter Hunt. From the story, they discovered why cleanliness matters and how small actions like picking up litter can make a big difference to the environment. The discussion helped children
EY1 students explored Arctic animals through a creative art activity inspired by The Little Polar Bear by Hans de Beer. They first looked at pictures of Lars on the ice and shared ideas about where he lives. Students then compared and contrasted their host country with the polar habitat, focusing on the colours, textures, and features of
EY1 students explored polar bears and the Arctic through a fun, hands-on activity. They sang “A Big White Bear” and talked about the polar bear’s white fur, learning how it keeps them warm and hidden in the snow. After watching a video about the Arctic, students explored ice and tried melting it with hot and
As part of the “The World Around Us” theme, Nursery students engaged in a hands-on exploration with pebbles and water—two elements commonly found in our environment. In this activity, students practiced spooning pebbles and pouring water from jugs into bottles. Both pebbles and water offer rich opportunities to stimulate fine motor skills. Through the spooning activity, students
EY2 students were introduced to the concept of recycling paper through a simple hands-on experiment. To begin the session, the teachers divided the class into four groups, with each group consisting of five students. Every group received some used paper and an empty bottle as their main tools. The first task was to tear the
