Author name: Al Siddiq International

On Monday and Tuesday, 13 and 14 October 2025, the Mathematics learning activities were full of excitement in the Math & Science class of Al Siddiq International Kindergarten. This session was specially designed for Kindergarten B pupils with an enjoyable yet meaningful approach. The children learned through visual media and fine motor activities that helped them understand basic concepts of shapes and space in a concrete way. The Kindergarten B pupils were very enthusiastic throughout the lesson. They appeared active, curious, and focused as the teacher handed out puzzle pieces in the shape of the Earth. The teacher demonstrated how to assemble them first, and then the children tried completing the puzzles on their own. This activity aimed to introduce the concept of circles, train hand–eye coordination, and develop logical thinking skills through simple problem-solving. After completing the puzzle activity, the children continued with a tracing dots task featuring a house. In this stage, they were asked to follow the dots to form the outline of a house, then circle pieces of furniture that belong to the living room and family room. This activity was designed to develop their ability to recognise basic shapes, improve accuracy, and familiarise them with the functions and names of common household objects. The session was designed not only to enhance cognitive skills but also to refine fine motor abilities and concentration. Tracing dots helps children follow patterns and recognise geometric shapes delicately, while circling furniture broadens their understanding of household environments and develops their classification skills based on function and location. This kind of Mathematics learning demonstrates that basic concepts need not be taught in a dull way. Through a creative and participatory approach, the Kindergarten B pupils at Al Siddiq International Kindergarten can learn while playing—exploring shapes and understanding the relationships between objects in daily life in an enjoyable and meaningful manner.By Inka Amalia, S.Pd

On Monday, 6 October 2025, the children of TK B at Al Siddiq International School took part in a Living Things and Non-Living Things classification activity during their Literacy class. This activity was part of the ongoing thematic learning programme, designed to introduce basic scientific concepts to young learners through enjoyable and practical experiences. The activity was conducted in a simple yet meaningful way. The children were given several printed pictures featuring living things, such as animals and plants, as well as non-living things, such as cars, stones, and balls. Using scissors, the children were asked to cut out the pictures and then stick them onto a large sheet of card that had been divided into two columns: Living Things and Non-Living Things. The aim of this activity was to train logical thinking and categorisation skills from an early age. The children learned to distinguish the characteristics of living things—such as being able to move, grow, and need food—from non-living things that do not share those traits. The cutting and sticking process also helped develop their fine motor skills, concentration, and observation of the world around them. This classification activity also served as a bridge between science and literacy learning. As the children named each object they pasted, they expanded their vocabulary and deepened their understanding of the concepts. The teacher guided light discussions, such as “Why is a cat a living thing?” or “Why can’t a table grow?”, to stimulate curiosity and critical thinking skills. Through this activity, learning became both fun and meaningful. The children were not just sitting and listening but actively engaging—moving, choosing, cutting, and sticking—while understanding important everyday concepts. With this kind of approach, scientific knowledge is introduced from an early age in a joyful and memorable way.By Inka Amalia, S.Pd

On Monday, 6 October 2025, the children of TK A at Al Siddiq International School took part in an enjoyable art activity during their Art & Creativity class. This activity was part of the ongoing thematic learning programme, focusing on the theme Living Things & Non-Living Things. Through a creative approach, the children were encouraged to explore and understand living things in a fun and interactive way. One of the activities carried out was creating an art piece in the shape of a tree. The children began by drawing the tree trunk using brown crayons on paper. They then continued by making the leaves using a stamping technique. The materials used for stamping were quite unique—foam, bubble wrap, and cotton buds. Each tool produced a different texture, resulting in visually interesting effects on their tree leaves. This activity was not only aimed at developing the children’s creativity but also at improving their fine motor skills. By holding crayons, pressing foam, and stamping cotton buds onto paper, the children learned to control their hand movements while recognising shapes and patterns. They also explored colour mixing and expressed their imagination through concrete visual creations. In addition to fostering motor and creative skills, this activity also supported the children’s understanding of the concept of living and non-living things. By making a picture of a tree—one example of a living thing—the children were able to better grasp its characteristics, such as having parts (trunk and leaves), growing, and needing water and sunlight. This served as a bridge between science and art lessons, combining the two in an engaging and enjoyable way. Overall, the stamping activity in the Art & Creativity class provided a rich and meaningful learning experience for the TK A children. They not only learned about trees as living things but also experienced the joy of creating through artistic expression. With this play-based learning approach, lessons became more lively, engaging, and memorable for the children.By Inka Amalia, S.Pd

The Project-Based Learning (PJBL) activity entitled “Maket House” was carried out by the children of TK A and TK B Al Siddiq International from Tuesday to Friday, 30 September – 1 October 2025. The activity took place in each classroom as part of thematic learning under the topic “My Environment”. Through the PJBL approach, the children were encouraged to learn actively and meaningfully by creating simple house models that reflected their understanding of their living environment. The main objective of this activity was to help children develop an understanding of the elements found in their surroundings, such as houses, fences, roads, trees, and yards. In addition, the activity aimed to enhance fine motor skills, cooperation, communication, and creativity as the children designed and decorated their own house models. By directly handling various materials and tools, they were able to learn in a fun, explorative, and practical way. For the TK B group, the project began on Tuesday with making houses, windows, and doors using recycled materials and craft tools. On Wednesday, they continued by creating roofs, fences, and trees. Thursday was dedicated to making roads and arranging the layout of the houses on cardboard as the base of the model. Friday served as the finishing day, where the children presented their completed projects to their teachers and classmates. Meanwhile, the TK A group started their project on Tuesday by making house walls using ice cream sticks assembled together. On Wednesday, they continued with the construction of simple roofs. On Thursday, the children added fences and grass decorations to beautify their models. Like the TK B group, Friday was dedicated to completing and presenting their finished work. The “Maket House” PJBL activity provided a joyful and meaningful learning experience for the children. They not only learned to recognise parts of a house and their surrounding environment but were also trained to think creatively, solve problems, and collaborate in groups. By engaging cognitive, socio-emotional, and motor aspects, this PJBL activity became an essential part of supporting the holistic development of early childhood learners at TK Al Siddiq International.By Inka Amalia, S.Pd