On Friday, 28 November 2025, the Kindergarten B pupils of Al Siddiq took part in an Arabic lesson on the theme of natural elements. The activity was held in the classroom in a relaxed and warm atmosphere. The children appeared curious because the material presented was different from their usual lessons. They were learning not only to memorise vocabulary, but also to understand its meaning through examples close to their daily lives.
The teacher began the lesson by introducing four elements: water, earth, fire, and air. Each word was presented together with visual or real-life examples to help the children understand more easily. For instance, the element of water was explained using examples such as the sea and the river. The earth element was introduced through mountains and the forest area in the school yard. Fire was explained through the sun and lava, while air was illustrated through the wind and tornadoes. These explanations enabled the children to grasp the meaning of each element more quickly.
The purpose of learning natural elements in Arabic was to help the children gain meaningful and relevant new vocabulary. By connecting the words to real objects, the learning process became more engaging and memorable. In addition, simple Arabic conversations helped build their confidence in speaking. The children were not only learning the vocabulary, but also how to use it. This learning approach strengthened their self-confidence as they tried to explain something in another language.
After understanding the meanings and examples, the teacher began teaching how to describe these elements in Arabic. The teacher recited simple sentences, and the children repeated them together. This moment was always full of enthusiasm as the children eagerly competed to pronounce the words correctly.
Once all the pupils were considered confident, the teacher invited them to come to the front of the class. One by one, the children mentioned the natural elements in Arabic and explained them in simple sentences. Some children appeared nervous, but with the teacher’s support, they began to speak bravely. This activity concluded the lesson in a joyful way. The children went home with a new experience—realising that learning a language does not have to be difficult, as long as it is taught in a way that connects with their world.
By Inka Amalia, S. Pd