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Preschool News
Term 1, 2017 Newsletter Term 1, 2017 Newsletter
The ‘Bloom curriculum’ is shaped from our
pedagogy, “Thematic Integrated” which
links developmental concepts and learning
models from early childhood theorists. We
aspire for children to bloom, through our
strong early childhood foundation and by
building up their essential skills.
They will blossom amidst interactive
learning, play, hands-on, self-discovery
that will develop them holistically. Our
specially designed programmes will
nurture children’s developments in the
physical, intellectual, emotional, social,
aesthetic and creative domains for them to
be active thinkers today and champions
tomorrow.
MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents / Guardians,
Greetings! It is with great pride and
excitement that I write this message to you!
As the newly appointed Principal here at
Kidz Meadow Childcare & Development
Centre @ Woodlands, I look forward to
working with the dedicated staff and close
partnership with parents and the
community to provide the best for our
children.
A very warm welcome to all the new
children of Kidz Meadow Childcare &
Development Centre @ Woodlands. I am very
happy that the children have settled into
the new environment.
It has been a busy term with the Cultural
Week, Chinese New Year Celebration, Tea
Session cum Open House, Disposition Day –
Care For Your Friends Day and the
Singapore World Water Day. It was a great
learning experience for both children and
teachers.
Parents play a critical role in nurturing
their children. Thus, I strongly urge parents
to come on board and be a member of our
Parent Support Group (PSG).
Thank you.
Mdm Suhailah Salleh
Principal
THE BLOOM CURRICULUM
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Term 1, 2017 Newsletter
It’s a new school year, and we are very pleased to welcome new members into
the Kidz Meadow family. Check out these fresh faces of KMW!
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Term 1, 2017 Newsletter
Teacher Azura Teacher Hazel Teacher Munirah Teacher Izzah
Teacher Irah
Teacher Janeth
Wang Laoshi Teacher Suhaili
Teacher Nur Teacher Glaiza
Teacher May
Cikgu Jaja
Teacher Sofiah Teacher Sya
Ms Rafedah Aunty Ruby Aunty Atmah Aunty Ita
Mdm Suhailah
Teacher Nabilah Cikgu Wati
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Kidz Meadow Childcare @ Woodlands had their Chinese New Year celebration on 10th February 2017.
There were performances by the children who had practised daily before the celebration. In promoting
cultural diversity, and promoting parental involvement, an invitation was extended to parents to join in
the celebration and to play the games too! It was a successful event, and we look forward to having
parents in joining us in future celebrations.
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On 6th March 2017, we celebrated the Disposition Day – Caring for our friends. In line with the new
BLOOM curriculum that was introduced in 2017, the Disposition Day was set to instill different
dispositions and values in our children. For this first Disposition Day celebration, we focused on caring
for their friends. Children were actively engaged in activities that involved sharing and turn taking with
their friends while making cookies and cake pops together. They organized a mini picnic outdoors and
made for their friends handmade cards to show their appreciation for one another. We hope that our
children will remember the different values nurtured and instilled in them.
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We were honoured to be given the opportunity to collaborate with PUB in celebrating the Annual
Singapore World Water Day on 22nd March 2017. Both teachers and children had an enjoyable learning
experience about the World Water Day. Children had fun learning about the origin of water, its uses
and the importance of saving water. The children were engaged with the Slow-the-Flow water
conservation activity, mass water parade, as well as making a giant collage of the mascot, Water Wally.
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In the month of January to March, the Toddler, Nursery and Kindergarten children embarked
on the themes ‘Myself’, ‘Dressing Up’, ‘My School’ and also learnt Phonics and Mathematical
concepts such as colours, sizes, shapes, numbers, comparisons, addition and subtraction, and
many more through a series of fun and creative learning experiences.
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Toddler/Nursery 1
The children in toddler, N1A and
N1B went outdoors to help keep
the school compound clean.
The children also dressed up in
different characters, and engaged
in gross motor activities in the
classrooms!
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Nursery 2
Children were at the Mini Garden to explore their surroundings using magnifying glasses and
picked up items such as flowers, twigs, leaves and stones, for them to bring back to their
classrooms. Children were also engaged in matching the coloured teddy bear counters to the
coloured stickers pasted on the egg trays.
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Kindergarten 1
K1 children explored many ways of creating crafts using tissue boxes. They even made their own friendship
bands. Through these activities, they practised positive values such as sharing, and turn-taking.
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Kindergarten 2
K2 children explored the thematic lessons through hands-on
activities, and engaged in cookery lessons in their classrooms.
Children also learnt to develop perseverance together with their
friends.
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Term 1, 2017 Newsletter Kidz Meadow Childcare Woodlands Term 1, 2017
Promoting Independence
While 3- and 4-year-olds still need plenty of parental help, our preschool experts agree
that kids are typically able to do more than many of us think. Here's how you can
encourage them:
1. Expect more. Most people have a way of living up (or down) to expectations --
preschoolers included. "At school we expect the kids to pour their own water at
snack, to throw away their plates, to hang up their jackets -- and they do. "But then
they'll walk out of the classroom and the thumb goes in the mouth and they climb
into strollers." Raise the bar and your child will probably stretch to meet it.
2. Resist doing for her what she can do herself. While it may be quicker and easier to do
it yourself, it won't help to make your child more self-sufficient. Quick hint: Appeal to
her sense of pride. "Whenever I'm trying to get kids to dress, put jackets on, sit on
chairs during meals and so on, I'll ask them: 'Do you want me to help you or can you
do it yourself?' Those words are like magic," promises Jones. "The kids always want to
do it for themselves.“
3. Don't redo what they've done. If your child makes her bed, resist the urge to smooth
the blankets. If she dresses herself in stripes and polka dots, compliment her "eclectic"
style. Unless absolutely necessary, don't fix what your child accomplishes. She will
notice and it may discourage her.
4. Let them solve simple problems. If you see your child trying to assemble a toy or get
a book from a shelf that she can reach if she stands on her stepstool, pause before
racing over to help. "Provided that they are safe, those moments when you don't
rush in, when you give children a moment to solve things for themselves, those are
the character-building moments. "It's natural to want to make everything perfect,
but if we do, we cheat kids of the chance to experience success.“
5. Assign a chore. Putting your preschooler in charge of a regular, simple task will build
her confidence and sense of competency, says Buss. A child who is entrusted to
water the plants or empty the clothes dryer is likely to believe she can also get
dressed herself or pour her own cereal. Just be sure the chore you assign is
manageable and that it's real work, not busywork, since even preschoolers know the
difference. The goal is to make your child feel like a capable, contributing member
of the family.
Page derived from: http://www.parents.com/parenting/better-parenting/advice/20-tips-for-
parents-from-preschool-teachers/
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14th April Good Friday Public Holiday
1st May Labour Day Public Holiday
10th May Vesak Day Public Holiday
12th May Celebrating Mothers Centre Event
22nd – 25th May Parent Teacher Conference
27th May – 25th June
Fasting Month Programme (Kindergarten 1 & Kindergarten 2)
OUR CENTRES
Kidz Meadow Kindergarten@Pasir Ris 6583 3522
Kidz Meadow Childcare@Buangkok Crescent 6489 8670
Kidz Meadow Childcare@Buangkok Ridge 6570 1560
Kidz Meadow Childcare@Woodlands 6368 9634
Kidz Meadow Childcare@Yishun 6759 5117
Kidz Meadow Childcare@JurongWest 6316 5103