On Monday, 14 September 2026, TK B students of Al Siddiq International took part in a learning activity at the Preparation Centre (Sentra Persiapan), where they created a simple storybook together. The activity was designed as a way to observe and assess how well the children could remember letters and write them. Through this group-based activity, the children not only practised writing but also learnt to communicate, work together, and become more familiar with their school environment.
Before beginning the activity, the teacher invited the children to discuss the people who are part of the kindergarten community and the wider school community. The children were encouraged to recall the various people they meet in their daily school activities, such as teachers and other members of the school community. This discussion helped the children understand that everyone in the school community has their own important role.
After the discussion, the teacher showed the children an example of a simple storybook that had been prepared beforehand. The teacher demonstrated how several sheets of writing could be arranged and put together to create a simple book. The example gave the children a clear idea of the activity they would be doing and the final product they would create together.
The TK B students were then divided into two groups. Each child had the opportunity to help write the name of a teacher or another member of the school community. Rather than simply being given the names to copy, the children were encouraged to ask directly about each letter in the name they wanted to write. In this way, they were encouraged to remember the shape and sequence of the letters and attempt to write them independently.
The activity also provided a learning experience involving direct interaction between the children and teachers or other members of the school community. When asking about the letters in a name, the children learnt to listen, remember information, and connect it with the writing skills they had already learnt. This process made writing feel more relevant to their everyday experiences at school.
Once all the children had completed their sections, the group leaders helped coordinate their friends’ work. Each sheet was collected and arranged together to form a simple storybook. The children were able to see how their individual contributions could be combined to create a shared piece of work.
Through this simple storybook-making activity, the TK B students of Al Siddiq International had the opportunity to develop their ability to recognise and write letters in an enjoyable learning environment. In addition to observing the children’s ability to remember letters, the activity also encouraged teamwork, communication, responsibility, and the ability to follow a process from beginning to end in creating a shared piece of work.
In this way, learning at the Preparation Centre is not focused solely on academic skills but also provides meaningful experiences that support the children’s overall development.
By Inka Amalia, S.Pd