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Routines – A Key to Positive Behaviour
Routines are one of the most effective behaviour management strategies in preschool. A structured and predictable daily routine helps children feel safe, secure, and confident. When children know what will happen next, they are more likely to stay calm, cooperate, and follow directions.

At school, we use routines like morning greetings, circle time, snack time, clean-up, and goodbye rituals to guide children smoothly through their day. These consistent patterns reduce confusion, prevent challenging behaviours, and encourage responsibility and independence.

Parents can also support positive behaviour at home by setting simple routines for bedtime, mealtime, or playtime. Clear and consistent routines create a sense of stability, help children transition easily between activities, and promote a happy, balanced learning environment both at school and at home.

CLASSROOM CONNECTION

This week, our classrooms were full of energy as children explored, created, and learned with joy. From Circle Time conversations to playful centres, every activity sparked curiosity and confidence. Learners built friendships through teamwork, showed independence in tasks, and strengthened self-belief through positive affirmations—making learning both meaningful and enjoyable.

NURSERY

ENGLISH

This week, learners engaged in a variety of fun, hands-on activities. They reinforced the sound /h/ by focus-colouring a heart. The letter /r/ was introduced through tracing on OHP sheets, and to strengthen the learning, learners were engaged in a creative rocket-making activity. Learners also circled pictures beginning with the /r/ sound and practised tracing lines independently in their workbook. The rhyme “My House” added to the excitement, helping them identify parts of a house while enjoying rhythm and repetition. The week concluded with the introduction of the /m/ sound through a colourful earbud-dabbing activity, which supported letter recognition and further enhanced their fine motor skills.

MATH

This week, learners practised counting numbers 1–10 using flashcards and enjoyed jumping into hula hoops at the Numeracy Centre while counting aloud, strengthening number recognition and gross motor skills. The shape square was introduced through a rhyme and hands-on activities with ice-cream sticks, followed by a tear-and-paste exercise to enhance creativity and fine motor control. Learners explored the colour blue with a palm printing activity and later identified blue objects in their workbook. They also practised counting 3 with pom-poms and tweezers, promoting math understanding and fine motor skills. Workbook practice and matching flashcards reinforced numbers 1, 2, and 3, supporting memory and logical thinking.

THEME

Learning the names of different rooms, parts of a house, and household items introduced children to new words, helping them build a rich vocabulary and strengthen their communication skills. Understanding the structure of a house also enabled them to connect with their immediate surroundings—for example, knowing that the kitchen is used for food and the living room is for family gatherings and leisure time. Continuing this theme of exploring their environment, learners were introduced to their school through flashcards and a guided tour, where they explored different areas such as their classrooms, the library, the canteen, and the sports ground.

JR.KG

ENGLISH

In this session, our young learners were introduced to the new letters h, r, m, d, g, o, u, and l using flashcards, Jolly Phonics sounds, picture associations, and PPT presentations. They practised writing these letters in their notebooks and workbooks, while also enjoying creative drawing activities by illustrating related objects on art sheets. To strengthen their letter formation, learners revised patterns and explored relevant workbook pages.

They were also introduced to new sight words: am, an, as, at, on, or, of, up, us, go, do, one, and for, which supported vocabulary building and reading readiness. A special highlight of the session was the puppet enactment of the story Lila’s Festival Day. Through this story, learners reflected on the values of love, kindness, teamwork, and the joy of celebrating together.

These activities helped learners recognise letters and sounds, enhance their writing and drawing skills, expand their vocabulary through sight words, and take further steps in developing their reading fluency.

MATH

This week in Kindergarten, learners joyfully explored new concepts through fun activities. They discovered the colours orange and pink through workbook exercises and creative art, and learned about shapes by making a rectangle bus with origami and tracing ovals. In numeracy, they practised writing numbers 18–23, explored before-and-after concepts on a number line, and built spatial awareness with left-right board games. These activities boosted number sense, creativity, and confidence while making learning meaningful and enjoyable.

THEME

Our learners excitedly explored the world of community helpers and festivals. They learned about doctors, nurses, and bakers their roles, workplaces, and tools while understanding the importance of helpers in our lives. Celebrating festivals added to the joy, as they discovered the significance of Independence Day, Holi with a fun blow-painting activity, and Diwali. It was a month filled with creativity, learning, and values, making the experience both enjoyable and meaningful.

SR.KG

ENGLISH

This week in Senior KG, children joyfully explored language and literacy. They learned ‘-i’ family words (pin, win, bin, fin) and later the ‘-o’ family words (top, hop, mop, pot) through rhymes and games. In the ‘Introduction of the topic - Myself’ activity, learners spoke and wrote about their names, likes, and interests, building confidence and self-expression. They also practised sight words to strengthen reading fluency and were introduced to the vowel pair ‘ie,’ helping them understand its sound pattern and usage in words, making learning engaging and meaningful.

MATH

Learners had an exciting math week exploring numbers and shapes. They discovered squares and cubes in real life, practised backwards counting from 40 to 1, and enjoyed skip counting by 2 and 5 to spot patterns. Number names from 11–20, as well as before, after, and between numbers from 21–40, strengthened their number sense. Through playful activities, they explored spatial concepts like above and under, and reinforced learning with worksheets. It was a fun, engaging week that built confidence in numbers, patterns, and shapes.

THEME

Learners explored indoor and outdoor games through discussions, a lively story session, Coach Sunny’s Game Day, and a Show and Tell that built confidence while highlighting teamwork and fair play. The theme extended to “Supermarket and Mall” with a classroom shopping setup using play money, making the concept engaging and real. Worksheets and activities further strengthened vocabulary, confidence, and real-world connections.

CIRCLE TIME

Learners engaged in simple breathing exercises and the Sun Salutation sequence to improve focus, flexibility, and relaxation. Mindfulness activities further supported their growth in self-awareness, calmness, and emotional balance. Another highlight was the story session, where learners explored Where the Wild Things Are. This experience allowed them to practice speaking and listening skills, respond to open-ended questions, share personal experiences with confidence, and nurture creativity and imagination during story time.

HORTICULTURE

Nursery

Building on last week’s session of observing and exploring different kinds of leaves, this week’s horticulture activity was all about creativity. Our young learners carried their experiences forward by using dried leaves to create collages and imaginative designs on paper. The activity sparked their creativity, transforming simple leaves into delightful works of art and giving them a memorable, hands-on learning experience.

Sr.Kg

This week, our little gardeners joyfully cared for their growing saplings and worked with “Leafy Coriander.” With excitement, they gently prepared the soil, sprinkled seeds, and learned the importance of nurturing plants while watching nature grow.

READING PROGRAM

Nursery

Our little learners had an exciting time exploring the Fitzroy Reader. The teacher introduced the cover page and the first story, “A Fat Cat,” through pictorial reading. The children eagerly turned the pages, observed the illustrations, and connected words with pictures. These joyful interactions not only sparked their interest in reading but also enriched their vocabulary, enhanced their observation skills, strengthened their sound recognition, and nurtured early comprehension.

Jr.Kg

Our Jr.KG learners enjoyed an interactive digital reading session on the SAAR software with the story "The Mud Hut Ants at the Camp". The engaging visuals and narration enhanced their listening, word recognition, and comprehension skills while building reading confidence and understanding story sequence. This digital experience also nurtured imagination, focus, and a growing love for books.

Sr.Kg

As part of the Reading Program, learners enjoyed the story "The Frog and the Fly" from the Fitzroy Reader series. Using the SAAR application, they explored special words from the text, building active listening, comprehension, vocabulary, and reading fluency through an engaging and interactive session.

LIBRARY

Nursery

Our little learners were excited to explore a variety of colourful pictorial books. This experience sparked their curiosity, nurtured a love for reading, and supported early literacy and imagination skills.

Jr.Kg

Learners dove into exciting animal stories, embarked on thrilling adventures, and even tackled fun math puzzles and counting games. Along the way, they made new friends, explored enchanted worlds, and picked up so many new things. Reading felt like pure magic, with each page offering something special. They snuggled up, turned on their favourite reading lights, and shared the joy of reading together.

PLAYLAB

During the Play Lab period, children engaged with a variety of open-ended materials that inspired creativity and imagination. They enjoyed experimenting, building, and discovering in their own unique ways. These playful experiences fostered problem-solving skills, strengthened fine motor abilities, encouraged social interaction, and promoted independent thinking, making learning both joyful and meaningful.

STREAM

Nursery

Nursery learners explored facial features by comparing similarities and differences among friends, noticing differences between boys and girls. They also enjoyed a fun recap of earlier activities, Rusty Robot colour sequencing, flower pounding, soluble vs. insoluble, push and pull with toys, day and night, and sorting objects into natural or man-made. The session was playful and helped learners connect back to what they had learned.

Jr. KG

Junior KG learners observed and discussed the phases of the moon, learning names such as full moon, new moon, and first quarter. They also recalled concepts like push and pull, the solar system, animal habitats, weather, and the "feel the rocks" activity. This session deepened their knowledge and strengthened connections with prior learning through interactive recall.

Sr. KG

Senior KG learners explored community buildings like hospitals, schools, fire stations, and post offices, identifying them by their unique symbols. They also revised key science concepts through engaging activities gravity with a ball drop, star constellations, density experiments, force with bowling, and caring for animal habitats. The session ended with discussions and chants, making learning meaningful and memorable.

MUSIC

Nursery

Nursery learners joyfully sang the Community Workers Song, learning about police officers, firefighters, ambulance workers, and others. The song encouraged kindness, teamwork, and gratitude while helping children understand how community helpers keep us safe.

Junior KG

Junior KG learners enjoyed singing In My Neighbourhood, and exploring the roles of policemen, doctors, teachers, librarians, and firefighters. With cheerful rhythm and actions, the song built speaking and listening skills, made learning fun, and strengthened awareness of people in their surroundings.

Senior KG

Senior KG learners were introduced to the Community Helpers Song with lively visuals, engaging actions, and simple lyrics. They learned about doctors, police, firefighters, and more, while developing listening skills, new vocabulary, and a deeper respect for the important people who help the community.

ART

Nursery – Printing Shapes

Nursery learners explored art through shapes and printing. They identified circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles in their surroundings before creating colorful prints using everyday objects. This playful process encouraged creativity, pattern-making, and fine motor development while introducing them to design.

Jr. KG – Organic Shapes (Nature Walk)

Junior KG learners discovered organic shapes during a nature walk, observing leaves, flowers, and twigs with excitement. Using collected leaves for prints and rubbings, they compared natural shapes with geometric ones, strengthening observation skills, creativity, and appreciation for the natural world.

Sr. KG – 2D Design

Senior KG learners experimented with 2D design by combining geometric and organic shapes in creative compositions. After sketching, they applied warm and cool colours, exploring balance, space, and colour harmony. The activity boosted their sense of design, motor control, and confidence in artistic expression.

YOGA

Nursery – Star Pose

Nursery learners practised the Star Pose by standing with feet apart and arms stretched wide. This improved balance, strength, and confidence, while making them feel joyful like shining stars in the sky.

Jr. KG – Lotus Pose

Junior KG learners practised the Lotus Pose, sitting cross-legged with hands on their knees. They learned calmness, focus, and relaxation while improving posture, enjoying the feeling of being blooming lotus flowers.

Sr. KG – Boat Pose

Learners practised the Boat Pose, balancing on their sitting bones with legs lifted and arms stretched forward. This built core strength, balance, and focus while they pretended to be little boats sailing smoothly.

ZUMBA

Nursery

The nursery learners began with an energetic warm-up, then enjoyed grooving to “Follow the Leader” and “Chihuahua” through fun step-by-step practice. They expressed creativity and energy in the Dance and Freeze game.

Jr. KG

Junior KG learners warmed up with exercises and stretches before dancing to “Better When I’m Dancing” and “My Bestie.” They also played Red Light, Green Light, boosting coordination and having fun through movement.

Sr. KG

Senior KG learners experienced a lively Zumba session starting with warm-ups, star jumps, and jumping exercises for strength and energy. They joyfully learned routines to “Shake Your Bombom” and “Let It Shine,” making fitness both fun and musical.