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