March 4, 2026

In welcoming the spirit of Ramadan, pupils of Kindergarten A and Kindergarten B at Al Siddiq International took part in two creative activities held in their respective classrooms. On Wednesday, 25 February 2025, the children created mosque-themed stamps. The following day, Thursday, 26 February 2026, they continued with an activity making ketupat decorations. Both activities were designed as part of enjoyable thematic learning suited to the developmental stage of early years children. In the stamping activity, the teacher first prepared mosque-shaped templates. For Kindergarten A pupils, the mosque patterns had already been cut out by the teacher so that the children could focus directly on the stamping process. Meanwhile, Kindergarten B pupils were given the opportunity to cut out their own mosque patterns under the teacher’s guidance. The teacher then distributed plain sheets of paper as the base. The children applied paint to the template and stamped it repeatedly until the entire surface of the paper was covered in colour. The most eagerly awaited final step was removing the mosque template, revealing a neat and attractive mosque silhouette on their paper. The following day, the activity continued with making ketupat decorations. For Kindergarten A pupils, the teacher had prepared circular paper cut-outs ready to be arranged. The children arranged them in an A-B-A-B pattern, learning to recognise simple repeating sequences. Once the arrangement was complete, they added a hanging ornament at the bottom and a string at the top as the finishing touch. For Kindergarten B pupils, the teacher prepared half of the circular pieces, while the remaining pieces were made by the children themselves. After all the parts were ready, they arranged them in the same pattern and added a hanging ornament and string so that the decoration could be displayed. These activities served several important purposes. In addition to introducing symbols associated with Ramadan, such as mosques and ketupat, they also helped develop fine motor skills through cutting, sticking, stamping, and pattern-arranging tasks. The children learned to follow step-by-step instructions, practised concentration, and developed creativity in selecting and combining colours. In particular, during the ketupat arrangement activity, they were introduced to the basic concept of patterns and sequences. Through these activities, Kindergarten A and Kindergarten B pupils not only produced beautiful creations but also gained meaningful learning experiences. The differing levels of independence between the two classes formed part of the learning process, adjusted to their respective ages and abilities. The classroom atmosphere was lively and full of enthusiasm. With activities such as these, learning becomes more enjoyable while strengthening the children’s understanding of the meaning and traditions of Ramadan.By Inka Amalia, S. Pd

In welcoming the holy month of Ramadan, pupils from Kindergarten A and Kindergarten B at Al Siddiq International took part in a creative activity making lanterns and mosaic hangings shaped like the moon and stars. The activity became both an enjoyable and meaningful moment for the children. With classrooms filled with enthusiasm, they learned while creating, using their own hands and imagination. The lantern-making activity was held on Monday, 23 February 2025, in their respective classrooms. The teachers first printed out the prepared lantern templates. The children then decorated them by colouring according to their creativity. For Kindergarten A, the words “Ramadan Mubarak” were already printed on the template, allowing them to focus on colouring and enhancing the design. Meanwhile, the Kindergarten B pupils wrote “Ramadan Mubarak” themselves using crayons before decorating their lanterns. During the process, Kindergarten A pupils were still assisted by teachers when cutting out the templates and gluing the pieces together. In contrast, Kindergarten B pupils completed the task more independently, with teachers only guiding them through the steps. The following day, Tuesday, 24 February 2026, the activity continued with the creation of moon and star mosaic hangings. Teachers prepared origami paper as the main material and printed out moon and star patterns. The children then filled the patterns by sticking on small pieces of colourful paper. Once the entire surface was neatly covered, the finished work was cut out following its shape and fitted with a string so that it could be hung as a decoration. This activity aimed to introduce the meaning and atmosphere of Ramadan to the children from an early age in a fun and age-appropriate way. In addition, it helped to develop fine motor skills through colouring, cutting, sticking, and writing activities. The children learned to follow instructions, to be patient in completing their tasks, and to build confidence when seeing their finished creations. The differing levels of independence between Kindergarten A and Kindergarten B also formed part of the learning process, adjusted to each stage of development. Through the lantern and mosaic-making activities, the pupils of Kindergarten A and Kindergarten B not only produced beautiful Ramadan decorations but also gained valuable learning experiences. They learned to work neatly, to take responsibility for their tasks, and to appreciate both their own work and that of their friends. The classroom atmosphere felt warm and joyful, reflecting the spirit of welcoming Ramadan with happy hearts.By Inka Amalia, S.Pd