Having fun with face painting!

We are learning about the theme 'Myself' and we took this opportunity to do face-painting on the child's face. The children had a fun time exploring the face painting and discussing with one another on how he/she will like to do it! It was great to see all the smiles and hearing all the laughters. We had a splendid time indeed!

The children are discussing among themselves on what and how they would like to paint their face.

Keiran and Eu Yi chose to draw self-portrait than to do face painting. Look at their drawings :-)

Lucas is in the process of painting his goatee.

Javier is painting beard on himself.

The children are laughing at their images on the mirror as they paint.

See Ching is painting a butterfly on her face.

Enzo is choosing the paints and the paintbrush.

The children guided one another and also stayed focus as they painted themselves.

Smile!

Childhood is not a time for limitations. Childhood is a time for choices. As adults we need to remember to respect and allow children to make decisions. Face painting allows children to express their emotions and they experience lots of fun when they get themselves messy. Parents, you may try this at home too as this will promote family bonding. Have fun!

Dirt Cup with Gummy Worms

 

For the insect theme on October, the children did a cookery session on 'Dirt Cup'! 

They used ingredients such as crushed Oreo biscuits, jelly pudding and 'gummy worms'. The children worked from scratch; pounding the biscuits with wooden rolling pin, scooping the dry ingredients and pouring the wet ingredients into the cup. The children were really enjoying preparing the 'Dirt Cup'!

 

Each child has an opportunity to use the rolling pin to crush the oreo biscuits.

After crushing the biscuits, the children got to pour the dry ingredients from the plastic to their own 'Dirt Cup'.

The children then prepared the chocolate jelly pudding by pouring the pudding powder.

With the pouring skills they have picked up during practical life skills activity, pouring of milk from the jug into their cup was a breeze.

Stirring was the most fun part as they got to observe the dry ingredients and the wet ingredients became a mixture.

        Lastly, they got to place the 'Gummy Worms' into their dirt cup!

 

The PNs learnt a variety of skills through this learning experience and importantly they have enjoyed tremendously! Have a go at home too!

Hands-on activities are cool!

Learning mathematical concepts in a Montessori classroom begins concretely and progresses towards the abstract. They are developed from simple to complex steps. Order, coordination, concentration, and independence are experienced by the child using these materials. 

Ern Yu is focus as she assembles the large tessellation. 

Chrishuan is attempting to balance the green tower. 

Kai Le is doing self-corection as soon as he realizes the tower is imbalance.

Yee Ann, feeling achieved. Great effort!

Jing Xuan successfully assembled the cubes.

Eu Yi is observing the diameter and the height.

The adult is responsible for the environment and the child’s experiences in it. It is therefore important that the adult will not pass any negative overtone on the child’s experience. 

These exercises are presented with great enthusiasm! It is also clearly explained to the child and important for the directress to observe how every child is progressing. From observation, the directress will know if the child is understanding the concepts or if further help is needed. As always, the adult encourages repetition and provides for independent work, which will lead to mastery in any area guided.

When the child is ready, the absorption is as easy and natural as for other areas of knowledge. It is empowering and brings the child to a level of confidence and joy!

Structured games can be fun too!

Play takes place in different forms. Structured play, sometimes called goal-oriented play, can help children learn how to do things, and there is often, but not always an element of competition in this type of play. Structured play activities can help in building children’s confidence and perseverance. Team games can improve communication and cooperation.

Ern Yu and Eu Yi are walking with concentration to balance themselves on a narrow line.

The children are working on their team spirit and building bond with one another. This enables turn-taking, problem solving skills, concentration as well as leadership skills. 

Kai Le managed to execute the over arm throw. Great effort!

Yee Ann is having such a great time!

Jing Xuan and Chrishuan, they make a good team. They were seen coordinating with one other as they tossed the ball to each other.

Time to exchange roles so that everyone has a chance to have a different experience! 

Adults often find structured play easier to engage with than totally free play, but it is important that children get plenty of opportunities to do both as part of their healthy, balanced play diet. Parents u may try this at home too. Your child is just going to love it. Enjoy!