April 13, 2026

The Pre-Tasmi activity is an important component of the Qur’an learning programme at Al Siddiq International Kindergarten. It is designed as a preparatory stage before children take part in the actual tasmi and munaqosyah. Through Pre-Tasmi, teachers are able to assess children’s readiness in memorisation while also providing them with an initial experience in a more structured assessment setting. This activity was attended by pupils of Al Siddiq International Kindergarten who had reached the qualification of memorising Juz 30, starting from Surah An-Nas to Al-Muthaffifin. Each child participating in the Pre-Tasmi had undergone a gradual process of learning and revision (murojaah), equipping them with sufficient memorisation to present before the examiner. The Pre-Tasmi was conducted in a specially prepared tasmi room to ensure a conducive and focused atmosphere. With a calm and well-organised setting, children were able to concentrate better when reciting their memorisation. This supportive environment also helped them feel more confident and comfortable throughout the activity. The activity took place over four days, from Monday to Thursday, 6th to 9th April 2026. Each day, children followed a predetermined schedule, ensuring that the process ran smoothly and that every participant was given an equal opportunity to perform. The purpose of the Pre-Tasmi activity is to familiarise children with performing in front of others while demonstrating the extent of their memorisation ability. In addition, it serves as an initial evaluation tool for teachers to determine children’s readiness before they undertake the actual tasmi and munaqosyah. Through this activity, children are trained to build confidence and reduce nervousness when performing. In its implementation, teachers arranged a structured Pre-Tasmi schedule for each child. Every pupil was assigned different surah limits according to their memorisation ability and was assessed by different examiners. This system supports a more objective and comprehensive evaluation. With a well-planned approach, the Pre-Tasmi activity is expected to run smoothly and provide a meaningful learning experience for every child.By Inka Amalia, S. Pd

The Mid-Semester Assessment is a periodic evaluation activity conducted to observe children’s learning development. This activity plays an important role in the educational process, particularly at the kindergarten level, as it helps teachers understand how far children’s abilities have progressed after participating in learning over a period of time. This Mid-Semester Assessment was attended by all pupils of Al Siddiq International Kindergarten. Each child participated according to their individual abilities and developmental stage. Teachers acted as facilitators, providing guidance while creating a comfortable atmosphere so that children felt happy throughout the assessment process. The assessment was carried out in the classroom, allowing children to remain in a familiar and secure environment. A well-known classroom setting helped the children feel more confident in taking part in each assessment activity. In addition, the classroom arrangement was adapted to support the various activities conducted during the assessment. The Mid-Semester Assessment was conducted over five days, from Monday to Friday, 6th to 10th April 2026. Each day, children took part in scheduled assessment activities, ensuring that all areas of learning were covered in a balanced way without causing the children to feel overwhelmed. The purpose of this quarterly assessment is to monitor students’ development across six key areas: religious and moral values, social-emotional development, language, cognitive skills, physical-motor development, and the arts. Through this assessment, teachers are able to identify each child’s strengths and needs, enabling them to provide appropriate stimulation to support optimal growth and development. The assessment was implemented using a variety of enjoyable methods aligned with children’s world of learning. Each day, the children engaged in different subjects such as literacy, science, mathematics, art, physical education, ICT, the Qur’an, and Arabic. The forms of assessment also varied, ranging from answering simple questions and completing worksheets to producing creative work such as drawings or small projects. In this way, children continued to feel as though they were playing while learning, ensuring that the assessment process remained smooth, meaningful, and enjoyable.By Inka Amalia, S. Pd