June 11, 2026

On Friday, 5 June 2026, the Kindergarten B students of Al Siddiq International took part in an enjoyable and creative numeracy lesson in the classroom. The activity was designed to help children recognise numbers and practise counting while working creatively with their classmates. Through engaging tasks, the children were able to learn in an active, enjoyable, and imaginative environment. The lesson began with the teacher reviewing the topic studied during the previous week, which was weather. The teacher then showed an educational video introducing different types of weather around the world, including sunny, rainy, snowy, and windy conditions. The children watched enthusiastically and eagerly shared their own experiences and knowledge about the various types of weather they had seen or learned about. Next, the teacher explained the activity and divided the children into eight groups, each consisting of two students. Ice lolly sticks and stones were distributed as the main materials for the project. Each group was asked to use their imagination to create one of the weather conditions they had learned about using the provided materials. The children began discussing ideas and working together to turn their concepts into simple creative artworks. The children produced a variety of interesting creations. One group arranged ice lolly sticks into the shape of a house and added small stones on top to represent snow, creating a snowy weather scene. Another group used stones to form a tree and arranged additional stones to resemble raindrops, representing rainy weather. Through this activity, the children not only strengthened their understanding of weather concepts but also developed their imagination, creativity, coordination skills, and ability to collaborate with their peers. After completing their artwork, the teacher provided each group with a sheet of paper. At this stage, one child was responsible for counting the number of ice lolly sticks and stones used, while their partner recorded the results. This activity helped the children develop sequential counting skills, understand number concepts, and practise teamwork when completing a task together. The children were enthusiastic as they counted and carefully checked that their totals were correct. The activity continued with a presentation session. Each group took turns presenting their artwork to the teacher and their classmates. They explained the type of weather they had created and stated the number of ice lolly sticks and stones used in their project. Through these presentations, the children developed self-confidence, communication skills, and the courage to express their ideas in front of others. The day’s learning activities provided many benefits for the children’s development. In addition to improving numeracy skills, the activities helped enhance creativity, imagination, motor coordination, teamwork, and communication abilities. By integrating learning with play and creative projects, the children found it easier to understand the concepts while thoroughly enjoying the learning process. The session concluded with the children working together to tidy up all the materials they had used, followed by a closing prayer before going home. The day ended in a calm, orderly, and enjoyable atmosphere, filled with enthusiasm for learning.By Inka Amalia, S.Pd

On Wednesday, 3 June 2026, the Kindergarten B students of Al Siddiq International participated in a learning activity using the Pippa and Pop book in their classroom. This activity was designed to help children recognise and understand English vocabulary in a fun and developmentally appropriate way. Through stories, educational videos, and workbook activities, the children were encouraged to learn English actively and interactively. The lesson began with the teacher reviewing the topic that had been studied during the previous week, which was weather. The children were invited to recall different types of weather they had already learned, such as sunny, rainy, windy, and snowy. The children enthusiastically answered questions and confidently repeated the vocabulary they had learned before. Next, the teacher asked the children to open the relevant pages in their Pippa and Pop books. To strengthen their understanding, the teacher played the educational video provided as part of the programme. Through the engaging and colourful video, the children were able to see examples of English vocabulary being used in more realistic contexts. This activity helped them become more familiar with English pronunciation and the use of simple sentences. After watching the educational video, the teacher reviewed the story together with the children. A question-and-answer session was then conducted to assess their understanding of the material. The children were encouraged to answer questions, recall vocabulary, and relate the story to their everyday experiences. The learning atmosphere was warm and interactive, with the children showing great enthusiasm to participate. During the main activity, the children completed workbook exercises included in the Pippa and Pop programme. They engaged in a variety of tasks, including writing, matching pictures, and colouring according to the given instructions. These activities not only reinforced their understanding of English vocabulary but also helped develop their fine motor skills through careful writing and colouring. Through learning with the Pippa and Pop programme, the children gained many benefits. In addition to expanding their English vocabulary, the activities helped them become more familiar with listening to and understanding simple English sentences, enabling them to imitate and use them in daily conversations. Furthermore, the writing and colouring activities supported the development of hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. Overall, the lesson was enjoyable and provided a meaningful learning experience for all students.By Inka Amalia, S.Pd