Month: March 2020

Dear Families,

Ten weeks have buzzed by so quickly and it’s time for our little bees to take a short break before the start of our second term. There will be a week’s holiday for those who are not in the day care programme from 14 to 22 March. For those who will be with us for the day care programme, we have interesting activities instore for you to explore and enjoy.

Learning Corners

Having been into your child’s classroom during your visits, I’m sure you would have come across different corners set up in the classroom besides the tables and chairs. These are called Learning Corners or Learning Centers, which are a vital part of the kindergarten classroom. Young children learn best by experimenting with the environment through hands-on activities and play. It involves our little bees playing and working on various tasks in the same classroom, under the supervision of their teachers.

Learning Corners too, allow children time to engage in developmentally appropriate practice activities that are well thought-out and planned by their bee keepers. Children can practice skills that are being taught in the classroom, learn about specific subjects by playing and engaging in activities. Play is an active form of learning that involves the whole self. Even cognitive development, the primary focus in today’s kindergarten, is achieved through child-initiated exploration and discovery.

Postponement of School Events

The much anticipated Kinder Labz Family Fun Day and Open Day has been postponed until further notice due to the Covid-19 pandemic and would have brought in outside vendors, and visitors not known to us. We are doing everything we can to ensure the wellbeing’s of our whole community is taken cared off. We are constantly taking precautionary measures according to the Ministry of Health, from temperature checks to keeping the utmost hygiene across the school. We will keep you up to date with the latest.

Happy holidays!

Happy holidays to all our buzzing little bees who will taking time to rest after 10 weeks of school. We would appreciate it if the school is informed should you be travelling abroad for this coming break. Do take care of your health and lessen your outing to minimise exposure to outdoor activities.

亲爱的家长/监护人，

十个星期就这样匆匆的过了，现在是时候给小蜜蜂在第二学期开始前来个短暂的休息。从3月14日至22日，那些不是全日制计划的人将会是一个星期的假期。对于全日制的人将与我们在一起，我们任然提供有趣的活动让小蜜蜂们去探索和享受。

学习角落

在访问期间您是否曾已看望过孩子的教室。我肯定，除了桌子和椅子，您还会看到教室里所设置的不同角落。这些都称为学习角落或学习中心，它们是幼儿园教室里重要的组成部分。幼儿通过手的活动和游戏对环境进行试验，从中可以得到好的学习。而且小蜜蜂都会在老师的监督下在同一个教室里玩耍和从事各种任务活动。

这使孩子有时间从老师精心设计和制定的学习角落，发展合理的练习活动。孩子们可以练习课堂上所教的技能，通过玩耍和参与活动来学习科目的领域。游戏是一种积极的学习形式，包括了整个自我。甚至认知发展也是今日幼儿园的主要重点，通过儿童主动探索和发现来实现的。

学校活动延迟

由于新型冠状病毒大流行，备受期待的家庭欢乐会和开放日已推迟至另行通知，因为这会吸引外部供应商和不认识的访客。所以我们也正在竭尽所能以确保我们整个社区的安康得到重视。根据卫生部的要求，我们一直在采取预防措施，从体温检查到在整个学校的卫生。我们都会为您提供最新消息。

假期快乐

致所有的小蜜蜂假期快乐。若您打算在这个假期出国旅行，请告知本校，我们将不胜感激。此外也请注意身体健康，减少郊游以减少出席户外活动。

Dear Families,

Happy March to all our wonderful families and what a great start it has been with our little bees practising for our upcoming Sports Day. In the meantime, we are still awaiting your reply with regards the “Parent’s Got Talent” event we’ve planned for our Family Fun Day & Open Day. Hurry, what are you waiting for, fly by our hive and drop us a buzz with your reply slip soon to display your talent.

Is It Too Early To Start School At 2?

A question frequently asked by new and young parents especially when the doting grandparents disagree with them sending their child to pre-school at an early age.  The path towards being ready for school starts from the moment children are born, and with research showing that up to 90% of brain development happening before a child enters school, this journey continues at a rapid rate throughout their first five years of life.

Currently, children around this age, whom we refer to as toddlers, are so much different from earlier times. When you step foot into our hive, you will see how excited and happy they are in our environment. Most of the time, children at this age, who are away from a school environment miss out on the array of activities organised specially for them. At Kinder Labz, our youngest bees are exposed to singing, flash card activities, interactive learning via hands on activities plus free and creative play, both indoor and outdoor which we doubt parents nor caregivers would have the time to carry out. With that said, it’s never too early to start.

Role Play Time During Our Mandarin Lesson in K2

It was a sight to behold during a role playing session in K2 Honeycomb and Blossom class as the children conversed in Mandarin. They had played out a scene of being in a restaurant and taking orders. The non-Chinese children were trying their best and enjoyed being able to speak an additional language although it wasn’t their first language but Ms Vicky Yew, their class teacher was there, helping them to build their confidence while they were speaking. Keep going Honeycombs and Blossoms.

Family Fun Day & Open Day

Are you ready? Have you saved the date, 14 March 2020 in your diary? We are sure you have; all ready to go an adventure to explore the hive and enjoy the special promotions that await. Do buzz through with your family and friends and experience the various activities that will keep you on your feet. It’s a fun way to promote family engagement as this helps strengthen the connection between home and school. Family partnerships are important for the growth and development of each child and a Family Fun Day is one way to bring families, the community and the preschool together in a fun and meaningful way!

亲爱的家长/监护人，

愿所有的家庭在三月可以收获到美好与快乐，我们也已经开始和小蜜蜂们进行排练为了迎接即将到来的运动会。同时我们仍在等待您的回复，关于在家庭欢乐会和开放日里的其中一个活动”家长达人秀”。你还在等待什么，快飞来到我们的蜂巢，并给我们送上您的回复以借此机会显示您的才华。

2岁上学是否太早？

新手父母和年轻家长经常都会被问一个问题，特别是祖父母都不同意他们把幼龄的孩子送到幼校。孩子从出生的那一刻开始就已可以准备上学的道路了，研究表明高达90%的大脑发育都发生在孩子入学之前，而这个过程会在孩子出生后最初五年里以快速的速度发展。

目前，这个年龄阶段的孩子，称之为幼儿，都与往前有很大的不同。当您踏入我们的蜂巢时，您会看到当他们在蜂巢的环境中是多么的兴奋和快乐。很多的时候这个年龄段的孩子若如果远离学校环境，他们会错过专门为他们组织的一系列活动。在本校我们最年轻的小蜜蜂可以探索到不同的活动，例如唱歌、认卡阅读、学习通过手动活动以及室内和室外创意游玩，父母或照顾者可能也没有时间进行的活动。所以现在开始是不会太早。

华文课–角色扮演在幼二班

让我们停下脚步看看在角色扮演的活动中，幼二班孩子们使用华文交谈。他们上演了一幕在餐馆里下菜订单。非华裔儿童也尽他们的努力尝试用别的语言交谈问话即使华文不是他们首选的语言，而且孩子们都享受在活动中。他们的班主任游老师也在那里，以帮助他们在谈话时建立自己的信心。幼二班，继续加油！

家庭欢乐会及开放日

准备好了吗？你是否已经把日期记录了？我们希望你已做记录，以准备去蜂巢来一场冒险的探索，享受期待已久的活动。欢迎与家人和朋友一起来参与并了解各种活动，让您的双脚不得不站起来。这是一种能促进家庭联系的有趣方式，有助于加强家庭和本校之间的连接。家庭合作关系对孩子们的成长和发展都很重要，家庭欢乐会是让家庭、社区和幼儿一起狂欢并从中领悟到活动的有趣和意义！

Dear Families,

Our Facebook page must have caught your eyes on our upcoming event at the hive this week. We will be hosting a Family Fun Day & Open Day in March and all of you are cordially invited to have a fun filled time with family and friends. A lot of planning is taking place so save the date for Saturday 14^th March from 9am to 2pm and do bring along your friends with you.

Physical Education

This week we would like to touch base on Physical Education, in short PE. As you drive through or walk in your child every morning, you would have noticed the sports equipment on the field. Yes! Sport Day is approaching, and I am sure you’ve guessed it right. Apart from the academic subjects, our buzzing bees are constantly engaged in physical activities that promotes healthy growth and development. It helps build a healthier body composition, stronger bones and muscles. It also improves the child’s cardiovascular fitness. Children who have higher levels of physical activity during their childhood are likely to be more active even after they mature.

In view of this, we would appreciate it if you could ensure your children are in proper attire, wearing their Bee fit and covered shoes. We notice that quite a number are wearing sandals, slippers or fancy shoes and this can be dangerous especially when they are running or attempting the task at each station. It is encouraged that your child be in black covered shoes and your cooperation is very much needed to ensure the safety of your little one.

Birthday Celebrations at The Hive

It is always a joyous and enjoyable moment as a child celebrates his/her birthday. At our hive, there is a special fairy-tale room where these celebrations take place. Students wishing to celebrate their birthday should bring in either cupcakes or individual small boxed cakes to give to their classmates during break times only. These can easily be distributed and will take less time away from lessons and break times. We do not encourage providing food to students from Pizza Hut, Kentucky Fried Chicken and McDonalds which is not a healthy option and we want to discourage this practice.

With this, let’s say bye to the week and have a great weekend. Drink plenty of water and continue with the care for your health in view of the current hot weather.

亲爱的家长/监护人，

我相信当您看到我们面子书的页面必定已经吸引了您的目光。我们将在三月举办家庭欢乐会和开放日，并诚挚地邀请大家与家人和朋友们一起来享受欢乐的时光。有很多活动已计划正在进行，所以请记录以下日期和时间在于3月14日（上午9点至下午2点），并且欢迎您带上您的朋友。

体育

本周，我们会谈谈体育的基础。每天早上当你开车穿过或载送你的孩子时，你会注意到操场上的运动器材。是的！我们相告诉您我们的运动会也即将来临，相信你也已经猜对了。除了学业科目外，我们的小蜜蜂还经常忙碌于体育以促进健康成长和身体发展的活动。它都有助于建立更健康的身体成分，更强的骨骼和肌肉。它也帮助改善孩子们的心血管健康。儿童在童年时身体活动水平较高，即使在成年后也可能更加活跃。

所以，如果您能确保您的孩子穿上合适的服装，穿着学校的运动服和适当的鞋子（包盖着脚），我们将感激不尽。而且我们也注意到，相当多的人穿着凉鞋，拖鞋或花俏的鞋子，这可是很危险的，尤其当他们在进行或尝试每个站的体育活动。我们也鼓励您的孩子穿上黑色包鞋，在这里我们非常需要你的合作以确保小孩子的安全。

蜂巢的生日庆祝活动。

当孩子庆祝他或她的生日时，这总是一个欢乐而愉快的时刻。在我们的蜂巢里可以举行这些生日庆祝在一个特别的童话房间里。在此我们希望庆祝生日的同学可携带纸杯蛋糕或个别小盒装的蛋糕，只在休息时间送给同学们。这一些可以很容易地分发，而且在课程上和休息时间占用了少的时间。我们不鼓励给学生提供食物，例如：比萨，肯德基和麦当劳，这是一个健康的选择，而且这种做法在本校是不鼓励。

让我们向这一周说声再见，祝大家有一个美好的周末。由于目前的天气炎热，请大家多喝水，照顾好你的健康。