April was a joyful and enriching month, offering many opportunities for learning through celebration, creativity and exploration. At the beginning of the month, we focused on the theme of Easter, which provided a meaningful context for both creative expression and early academic skills. Through stories such as Jellybean and the Unbreakable Egg and Peter Rabbit, the children developed their …
March’s newsletter March has been a joyful and engaging month in our kindergarten classroom, filled with creativity, exploration, and meaningful learning experiences. At the beginning of the month, we welcomed the arrival of spring by exploring the fascinating world of bugs and insects. The children enjoyed a selection of insect-themed stories by Eric Carle, including …
February Newsletter February was a month full of discovery, creativity and celebrations in our classroom! We began the month by exploring Planet Earth. The children learned that our planet is made of land and water and discovered what lies beneath the surface. Through books, discussions and drawings we explored the layers of the Earth: the crust, …
January’s newsletter After returning from our Christmas break, we spent the first week reconnecting with friends and enjoying being back together in the classroom. The children were happy to be among familiar faces and enjoyed exploring new toys that were introduced to the room, engaging in cooperative play and shared discovery. As it was …
December’s newsletter December in Kindergarten was a month full of joy, creativity, and festive learning. The children eagerly participated in a variety of Christmas-themed activities that combined play with meaningful learning experiences. They delighted in guessing Christmas sounds, decorating and writing cards, playing Christmas charades, and creating gift bags at the art station. Lively action games, such as …
November’s newsletter We began the month by learning about our teeth and the importance of dental hygiene. Supporting children in taking responsibility for their own self-care is an important part of our program, and the children were eager to participate in discussions and activities around healthy habits. We talked about which foods and drinks are …
October’s Newsletter During the first week of October, we focused on the theme of families. The children explored what makes a family and discussed how families can be similar and different. Through conversations and stories, they shared ideas about the people who make up their own family units. We enjoyed reading Me and My Mum and Me …
September’s newsletter The first week of September was full of excitement as the children met their new classmates and teachers, discovered their learning spaces, and got familiar with the school’s equipment and routines. Our main goals this week were to build confidence, encourage social connections, and help everyone adjust to the new environment.We played name …
May’s Newsletter We began our month of May by welcoming our friends back after the Easter break and easing ourselves back into our daily routines. There were many activities explored which reflected the children’s current interests, including plasticine designs, chase games, paper crafts, and using tools. The children appeared to show a renewed interest …
April’s Newsletter Although a short month, with the Easter holidays, April was busy! There was a lot of gift preparation where the children explored and used different materials, including clay moulding and wax painting. They tried different art processes, including “raindrop painting,” where they used droplets of pastel paints onto a surface and created …
