On Friday, 16 October 2026, the children of TK Al Siddiq International took part in a special conversation session with a native speaker, Miss Emma. The activity took place in the kindergarten dining room in a cheerful atmosphere filled with enthusiasm. It gave the children an opportunity to interact directly in English in a relaxed and enjoyable setting.
The day began with circle time, when the children gathered to greet their friends, pray together, and prepare for the activities ahead. This moment helped create a positive learning atmosphere and encouraged the children to feel ready and engaged throughout the day.
After circle time, the TK B children proceeded to perform the Duha prayer, while the TK A children joined Miss Emma for their conversation session. During the session, the children were encouraged to communicate in English through simple conversations. They had the opportunity to listen to English pronunciation first-hand, practise saying new words, and respond to questions from Miss Emma.
Once the first session had finished, the two groups switched activities. The TK A children performed the Duha prayer, while the TK B children took part in the session with Miss Emma. This arrangement ensured that every child had an equal opportunity to interact and learn English directly. It was a valuable way to introduce English as a language used in everyday life, rather than simply a subject learnt in the classroom.
Through these conversations with a native speaker, the children were encouraged to develop greater confidence in speaking English. They also had the opportunity to expand their vocabulary, practise their listening skills, and become more familiar with understanding simple English conversations. More importantly, interacting directly with Miss Emma provided the children with a valuable and enjoyable learning experience. They learnt that trying to speak is an important part of the learning process and that they should not be afraid of making mistakes when using a new language.
After completing the conversation sessions, the children enjoyed snack time together. This break gave them time to enjoy their snacks, socialise with their friends, and recharge before continuing with the next activity.
The day continued with journaling, an activity in which children express their experiences, ideas, and learning through writing or drawing according to their developmental stage. This activity helped develop their fine motor skills and creativity, while also encouraging them to recall and reflect on their experiences throughout the day.
Through activities such as the conversation session with Miss Emma, TK Al Siddiq International continues to provide enjoyable, interactive, and meaningful learning experiences for every child. By offering opportunities for direct communication, the school hopes to nurture children’s confidence in using English, strengthen their curiosity, and encourage them to become active learners who are willing to try new things.
At the end of the day, the children prepared to return home, bringing with them new experiences, happy memories, and exciting stories to share.
By Inka Amalia, S.Pd