EYES NEWS

EARLY YEARS

Infant - Understanding the World

Written by Ms. Mary Ann

This term, the infants enthusiastically explored the theme of "Rays of Light and Sounds", engaging in sensory-rich activities that sparked their curiosity and understanding of the world.

They had an incredible experience practising their visual tracking skills by following bright lights and moving objects, enhancing their focus and visual coordination. They also began to recognise and differentiate between various colours of light and objects, fostering early colour identification skills.

The infants explored textures, shapes, and materials that interact with light, encouraging sensory development and curiosity. They discovered different sources of light, such as flashlights, glow sticks, and a light table, learning how light helps us see at night. The children also had the opportunity to venture into a dark space, where they used flashlights to observe objects in the "night sky" and enjoyed shadow play.

On a sunny day, they explored rainbows in the sky, painting mirrors with vibrant colours and creating rainbow-like patterns with salt. Additionally, the children had great fun exploring sounds, using everyday household items like pans and bottles to create their own music, further enhancing their sensory and auditory skills. They also experimented with loud and soft sounds using different items, such as tearing paper, dripping water, and striking hard objects to produce varied sounds.

Nursery - Literacy

Written by Ms. Jill and Ms. Jillian

The Nursery had an absolute blast this week learning the letter sound /m/, packed with fun, movement, and plenty of excitement! From singing and jumping to magical milk experiments, the children dived into discovering the /m/ sound while exploring words like moon, milk, mango, money, monkey, and mouse. It was a week full of hands-on learning and playful activities!

We kicked things off with the lively song, Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed. The kids couldn’t get enough of singing along and jumping around, pretending to be the monkeys bouncing on the bed. Every time we sang “monkey,” they emphasized the /m/ sound, making it even more fun as they bounced, wiggled, and giggled to the rhythm.

Next, we brought in Jolly Phonics with the /m/ song, where the children rubbed their tummies as if munching on something delicious. "Mmm!" they said, pretending to savor treats like mangoes and yummy snacks. This combination of song, action, and sound helped them connect the /m/ sound to words like mango, money, and milk in an exciting and interactive way.

The excitement continued with a bit of Milk Magic! The children dipped cotton swabs into food coloring and touched them to a plate of milk, watching in awe as the colors swirled and danced. As we marveled at the magic, we reinforced words like milk and magic, connecting them to the /m/ sound in a colorful, hands-on way.

To make the learning even more fun, we set up a sensory activity with dried macaroni in a tub filled with pictures of words that start with the /m/ sound. The children had a blast scooping and searching through the macaroni to find pictures of monkey, mouse, moon, and more. They loved feeling the texture of the macaroni while reinforcing their understanding of the /m/ sound through this playful, tactile experience.

To wrap up the week, the children got creative with art, coloring pictures of a mouse and a monkey. As they worked on their drawings, they happily repeated the words “mouse” and “monkey,” reinforcing the /m/ sound while showing off their artistic skills.

​​By the end of the week, the Nursery class was confidently identifying and saying the /m/ sound in words like monkey, milk, mango, money, moon, and mouse. It was a week full of laughter, creativity, and learning, and we can’t wait to continue exploring new sounds and words in the weeks to come!

PreK - Maths

Written by Ms. Joy

The journey to understanding numbers in Pre-K is a delightful and ongoing adventure. Engaging with each number in enjoyable ways includes assembling puzzles, counting stickers, colouring, tracing, painting and counting small objects, all of which help develop the children’s fine motor skills. Small group exercises and one-on-one interactions provide a more tailored learning experience, accommodating different learning styles.

We also explored numbers 1-10 through songs, dance, and movement, which the children eagerly anticipated each day, both inside and outside the classroom. Teamwork games fostered collaboration as the kids worked together to organize numbers and practise one-to-one correspondence. Moreover, they followed verbal paths for each number to reinforce their recall and mastery.

These engaging activities, filled with laughter, discoveries, and creative expressions, made learning numbers in Pre-K a fun and natural way to integrate math into their daily lives.

"Play is the highest form of research, and when children engage with math through play, they build a deep understanding of concepts by exploring, experimenting, and discovering in a joyful and meaningful way.”

K1 - Chinese Language

Written by Ms. Bi Qin

 本学期，K1班的小朋友们在充满乐趣和探索的学习旅程中，取得了许多进步！

🌟 主题：《节日与颜色》
      我们一起探索了多个有趣的节日：

• 印尼国庆日：小朋友们学习了国庆日的来历、庆祝活动，并用中文说出祝福语“祝印尼国庆快乐！”

• 中秋节：大家学会了“月亮”、“月饼”和“中秋节”等词汇，还知道了中秋节的赏月传统。

• 春节：小朋友们认识了“红色”和“福”字，学会了拜年的祝福语“新年快乐！”

🎨 色彩学习
      小朋友们不仅学会了常见的颜色词汇（如“红色”、“蓝色”），还能用简单的句子表达自己的喜好，比如：
“我喜欢红色！”或“我喜欢蓝色的花！”

✍️ 汉字初体验
      在学习中，我们还认识了许多基本笔画，如“横”、“竖”和“点”，并学习了这些笔画组成的简单汉字，例如“一”、“大”和“人”。

       K1孩子们在轻松愉快的学习氛围中不断成长与进步，让我们共同期待他们更精彩的表现！

This term, the K1 students have made great progress on their fun and exciting learning journey!

🌟 Theme: Festivals and Colors
We explored several fascinating festivals together:

• Indonesian Independence Day: The children learned about the history and celebrations of Independence Day and practiced saying the greeting, “Happy Indonesian Independence Day!” in Chinese.

• Mid-Autumn Festival: They learned vocabulary like “moon”, “mooncake”, and “Mid-Autumn Festival”, and discovered the tradition of moon-gazing.

• Chinese New Year: The students recognized key words like “red” and “fortune” and practiced saying “Happy New Year!” in Chinese.

🎨 Learning Colors
The children learned common color words such as “red” and “blue” and used simple sentences to express their preferences, such as:
“I like red!” or “I like blue flowers!”

✍️ Introduction to Chinese Characters
We also introduced basic strokes like “horizontal”, “vertical”, and “dot”, and practiced simple characters formed by these strokes, such as “一” (one), “大” (big), and “人” (person).

In a relaxed and joyful learning environment, the K1 children have shown great growth and progress. Let’s look forward to even more exciting achievements next semester!

K2 - ICT

Written by Ms. Klara

The Kindergarten 2 students learned essential internet safety rules, including how to navigate the online world responsibly and securely.

They explored the basics of email, learning who to send emails to, what to say, and how to use a simple email template. Their creativity and enthusiasm shone through as they sent thoughtful emails for occasions like Halloween and shared messages with their teachers.

These activities not only enhance their ICT skills but also foster meaningful communication. We are excited to continue building on these foundations in the coming term!

ELEMENTARY YEARS

Grade 1 - Arts

Written by Ms. Adelina

Van Gogh-Inspired Sunflower Collages! 🌻✨

Our talented Grade 1 students embarked on an exciting mixed-media art project inspired by Van Gogh’s iconic sunflowers. This creative activity allowed them to explore a variety of art techniques while developing essential motor skills. They began by drawing detailed sunflowers and coloring them with colored pencils, which helped refine their fine motor skills and attention to detail. Next, they painted vibrant watercolor backgrounds, enhancing their hand-eye coordination and ability to control brushstrokes. To complete their artwork, students blended oil pastels to create beautiful gradient effects on the vases, practicing controlled pressure and smooth blending motions. Finally, they assembled their pieces into a stunning collage, further developing their precision cutting and arrangement skills. This project not only nurtured their creativity but also strengthened key motor skills, laying a foundation for their artistic growth and confidence.

Grade 2 PSD - Conflict Resolution

Written by Ms. Lecya

This week, Grade 2 students took a big step in understanding how to resolve conflicts effectively through an engaging group project. Working in teams of four, the young learners conducted independent research using iPads to explore conflict resolution strategies. The room filled with excitement as students collaborated to find age-appropriate articles to gather meaningful insights.

Each group carefully designed a poster to showcase their findings. The goal was to create clear, simple, and relatable steps to help their peers handle conflicts with kindness and understanding. From "Stop and Stay Calm" to "Talk and Listen," the posters reflected thoughtful strategies that students can easily remember and apply.

Hopefully, the final poster can be displayed around the Elementary School (ES) building, transforming hallways into learning spaces that promote kindness and understanding. By putting conflict resolution into action, these young learners are not just preparing for everyday challenges—they’re helping to create a kinder, more understanding school community. The Grade 2 team is proud of their hard work and excited to see the positive impact these projects will have!

Grade 3 - Maths

Written by Ms. Lance

Revision Week brought a whirlwind of excitement and learning for Grade 3 students as they participated in activities designed to build their confidence and hone their skills.

The week began with a high-energy challenge, 60 Squares in 60 Minutes. Students tackled 60 math problems in an hour, choosing to solve each problem alone or with a partner. After solving, they brought their answers to Ms. Lance for review. If incorrect, they were given a second chance to revise their solutions. With each correct answer, students signed their initials on a numbered square of their choice. This fast-paced activity encouraged teamwork, accuracy, and the ability to perform under pressure.

Beyond this, students played interactive games like the Factors and Multiples Game and Buzz Seven, which transformed mathematical concepts into fun and competitive experiences.

An essential part of the week was the student-led discussions. Grade 3 learners enthusiastically shared their problem-solving strategies and approaches to basic calculations. These discussions not only showcased their understanding but also allowed peers to learn from each other's techniques.

Revision Week proved to be an engaging and rewarding experience for the students, blending collaboration, critical thinking, and a lot of fun!

Grade 4 - Chinese

Written by Mr. Andy, Mr. Shen and Ms. Nian

        四年级中文的学生在中文课上正式引入了电脑作为辅助学习工具。这一改变为中文课堂增添了科技色彩，同时也显著提升了学习效果。

        在课堂上，学生可以通过电脑完成拼音、组词和阅读理解练习，并立即获得系统提供的答案反馈。此外，学生还可以通过互动小游戏，小组组团对战等。这些活动不仅提高了学生的学习参与度，让中文学习过程变得更加有趣，而且这种即时评估机制，能够十分有效的帮助学生发现并纠正自己的错误，从而巩固学习成果。

        电脑技术的合理运用，帮助学生们在轻松愉快的氛围中，更好地掌握中文，提高了中文能力。

Grade 4 Chinese students have incorporated computers as a learning aid in their Chinese classes. This integration has brought a touch of technology to the classroom, significantly improving learning outcomes.

During lessons, students use computers to complete exercises in pinyin, word formation, and reading comprehension, receiving instant feedback from the system. Interactive games and team-based challenges further enhance the learning experience. These activities not only increase student engagement and make learning Chinese more enjoyable but also provide immediate evaluations, helping students quickly identify and correct mistakes to strengthen their understanding.

The thoughtful integration of computer technology has allowed students to learn Chinese more effectively in a relaxed and enjoyable environment, significantly enhancing their language proficiency.

Grade 5 - ICT

Written by Mr. Aldrin

Grade 5 students are harnessing the power of mBot2 robots in their ICT and Robotics classes to blend hands-on learning with theoretical concepts. Through activities like programming basic movements and obstacle avoidance using ultrasonic sensors, students develop coding skills and apply them to solve real-world problems. The lessons also integrate concepts from math and science, such as calculating speed and distance, while encouraging students to connect robotics technology with practical applications like self-driving cars. These activities promote collaboration, critical thinking, and computational skills in an engaging and interactive environment.

To conclude the unit, students undertake open-ended projects where they design solutions for real-world challenges. These projects foster creativity, teamwork, and innovation, aligning with global goals like sustainability. By integrating robotics into the curriculum, students are not only gaining technical skills but also developing the mindset of future-ready problem solvers.