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Kidz Meadow Childcare @ Buangkok (Blk 979C) Term 1, 2020

CONTENT

Page 2: Chinese New Year Awareness Day & Term 1

Disposition Day – Care for Oceans & Seas Page 3: Nature Magnified Programme

Page 4: Let’s meet the new faces of KMBC children!

Page 5: Infant Page 6: Toddler Page 7: Nursery 1A Page 8: Nursery 1B Page 9: Nursery 2 0: Kindergarten 1 Page 11: Kindergarten 2 Page 12-13: Parenting Tip

– 8 Mistakes Parents Make with Preschoolers

Page 14: Make It With Your Kid!

– Immune Boosting Orange-Honey Fruit Snack

Page 15:What Our Parents Say? Page 16: Our PMVV

Message from Principal

Warm greetings to all parents and guardians.

Let’s take a look at what your child had been engaged in Term 1, based on the theme ‘All About Me’ where they learnt more about themselves and their friends in school.

Despite the recent COVID-19 outbreak, we were still able to conduct several activities and events at the centre, while abiding by the precautionary measures as advised by ECDA. We are aware of the importance of children’s development and safety. Please be assured that the centre will strive to provide the best for your child.

Apart from that, we would also like to seek cooperation from parents to avoid sending your child if they are unwell. We will also be providing updates in the MERCU App on new implementations. Do also look out for surveys that we post on the App as that information are essential for our data collection.

Let’s hope that this difficult time will pass very soon. We hope that you and your family will remain in your best of health.

Best regards, Mdm Nur Afidah Suhaimi

Good Friday - 10 Apr (Friday) Labour Day - 1 May (Friday)

Vesak Day - 7 May (Thursday Hari Raya Puasa- 25 May (Monday) Teacher’s Training - 26 Jun (Friday)

Mother’s Day Celebration - 8 May (Friday) Hari Raya Puasa Awareness Day - 26 May (Tuesday)

Father’s Day Celebration - 19 June (Friday)


The centre had Chinese New Year Awareness Day to highlight the children on the significance of the celebration. For this year, the children were given

the opportunity to toss the Yu Sheng. Children were also nicely dressed in the ethnic Chinese costumes as they sang and danced during the

event.

Term 1 Disposition Day Care for Oceans/Seas

N2’s created aquariums using recycled materials.

Children from all levels participated in activities

that showcased their care for the Oceans/Seas.

Conducted in the respective classes, children discussed on topics such as water pollution and saving the

sea creatures.

K1’s and K2’s conducted an experiment on the effects of pollutants to marine life.

Toddler and N1’s had a clean up drive in fishing trash.


Children from N2 - K2 were involved in the soft launch of the Nature Magnified

programme. The children planted grass seeds in school and brought them home

to record their observations on the plants’ growth with their parents.

This was an excellent opportunity for the parents to have a glimpse of what the

children would be doing during their Nature Magnified lessons conducted in

school. We would like to express our thanks and appreciation to our parents for

their support in following up with our “Grass Seed Journey” activity with their

children at home.

Page 3

NATURE

MAGNIFIED


LET’S MEET THE NEW FACES OF

KMBC CHILDREN


BUBBLE POP

Our little infants were enjoying themselves as they tried to catch the bubbles. They were able to express themselves by smiling and

clapping their hands when they caught them!

Our infants were engaged with the

textured and colourful books read

by the educarer. They were able to use their senses by

touching and looking at the different

pictures.

WHAT’S THAT

IN THE BOOK

INFANT

?


In this sensorial activity, the toddlers explored the dough through rolling and kneading them into

different shapes and sizes.

WE HAVE BEEN PROMOTED!TODDLER


Nursery 1A children used their sense of touch to explore the nature during a

gardening activity.

⼩⼩班幼⼉品尝酸、甜和咸等味道。激发幼⼉的味觉，感知不同⻝物带给我们不同的

味道。

FUN WITH

NATURE

KIPAS LIPAT Semasa minggu budaya Cina, murid

murid juga sempat membuat origami kipas lipat. Guru memberi galakan kepada murid-murid untuk melipat kertas untuk dijadikannya

sebuah kipas lipat.

1A


KIPAS LIPAT Selain daripada mempelajari mengenai budaya bangsa Cina semasa minggu

budaya Cina, murid- murid juga sempat menghiasi lakaran kipas lipat dengan

mencelup jari ke dalam cat.

小小班幼⼉品尝酸、甜和咸等味道。激发幼⼉的味觉，感知不同⻝物带给我们不同的味道。

WATER PLAY

As part of sensory play, children had a chance playing with water! Different play materials were

included to allow children to use their creativity and imagination to

explore and solve problems.

1B


Dalam mempelajari tentang budaya Cina, murid-murid

membuat kraf “Pohon Sakura” dengan menggunakan jari

untuk menghasilkan cetakan seakan bunga sakura.

POHON SAKURA

⼩班⼩朋友们通过⼿⼯学习图形：圆形和三⻆形等，使幼⼉增加锻炼动⼿的能⼒。并通过粘贴的⽅式来区分和辨别圆形，三⻆形等。培养幼⼉喜爱华⽂数学活动的兴趣。

The children were given the opportunity to learn about the life cycle of a butterfly.

From the book, “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”, they learnt about the different

stages of the life cycle. They also had a chance to observe a real life cocoon in the class. They were all very eager and excited to see the cocoon evolving into a butterfly.

LIFE CYCLE OF A BUTTERFLY

NURSERY 2


1

幼⼉初步了解⼈体头发的特征、⽤处及保护。幼⼉⽤吸管吹颜料制作‘头发’。开拓幼⼉的创造⼒，

锻炼幼⼉的肺活量。

中班 WAYANG KULIT

Lihatlah! Kami seronok bermain dengan‘Wayang Kulit’. Dengan

bertemakan‘Perasaan Saya’, kami bercerita tentang perasaan gembira, sedih, marah

dan mengantuk.

BALLOON-MINTON During our gross motor activity, children played badminton using balloon. This children improved in their ability to track moving objects and strike

them over the mid-high board.


TELLING TIME It was a fun learning experience for the children when they learnt how to tell time. The children made their

own paper watches and stated the timings which they would relate to their daily activities.

LAKONAN DAN PEMENTASAN TERBAIK

Murid-murid Tadika 2 membuat pementasan berdasarkan dari buku cerita “Tiga Sahabat belajar Silat”. Seronoknya!

⼤班幼⼉根据镜⼦中的⾃⼰画⾃画像。锻炼幼⼉的观察能⼒、专注⼒和想象⼒。

2


A lot of parenting questions boil down to: Is this a thing, or is something wrong? We’re doing an occasional series explaining why certain things seem to happen to your kid (or to your body or to your relationships) as your child grows. In this article, we’re talking about when children prefer one parent to the other.

Q: Our toddler has a strong preference for one parent and rejects the other. We are both involved and loving — it hurts! Why is this happening? — Kristina M., Pennsylvania

A: My girls have both gone through stages where they preferred one parent over the other. With my first kid, it definitely stung when she preferred my husband. Once, during her most intense pro-Daddy stage, she asked me to leave the playground while he was pushing her on a swing. With my second kid, I relished the months long period when she would say “only Daddy” to everything, because by then I knew being the chosen one is often a temporary state, and meeting all your child’s needs can be overwhelming. “Only Daddy can change your diaper?” I thought, “Sounds good to me!”

Which is all to say, having a preference for one parent is very normal kid behaviour. “You can count on it,” said Dunya Poltorak, Ph.D., a paediatric medical psychologist in private practice in Birmingham, Mich. There isn’t a ton of research on the topic of parental preference, though there is some evidence that when toddlers are upset, they go to the caregiver who spends the most time with them for comfort, while they do not show a preference when they are content.

So why do little kids show a preference for one parent over the other? Primarily, it’s a way to show their independence: Toddlers and preschoolers have very few outlets for autonomy and demanding that a certain parent bring them their sippy cup is a way to assert themselves. “Children are exploring decision-making” at this age, and parental preference is one way to test it out, said Dr. Nia Heard-Garris, M.D., an attending physician at the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. So how should you handle it? Here are some expert tips.

PARENTING TIP -

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/04/parenting/why-does-my-kid-prefer-my-partner.html

WHY DOES MY KID PREFER MY PARTNER By Jessica Grose

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/04/parenting/why-does-my-kid-prefer-my-partner.html





Respect their preference as much as you can.

We are building relationships with our children for the long run, Dr. Poltorak explained, and part of creating a strong foundation is

listening to their preferences, even if we think they’re unreasonable. For example, if your 2-year-old refuses to hug you and will hug

only Mommy, accept it and don’t show that it bothers you.

Understand that it’s a good sign. If a child feels comfortable actively rejecting one parent, that means she’s securely attached, Dr.

Heard-Garris said. That may sound counterintuitive, but if a child were unsure of a parent’s love, she would cling to any scrap of

affection, Dr. Heard-Garris said. Being able to reject a parent means that a child knows the love is

unconditional. You can also reaffirm your love for your child by saying something kind about her

relationship with the other parent like, “You’re so sweet giving Mommy love,” Dr. Poltorak said

Remember it’s not about you.

While it is absolutely painful for many parents when their child rejects them, it’s pivotal to not take it personally. “We shouldn’t be looking to our children to build our ego,” Dr. Poltorak said. “It’s really just about what their needs are.”

If you are the chosen one, try to redirect. It’s not all sunshine and lollipops when you are the preferred parent — it also can mean more work. So gently redirecting a child on particular tasks can help. First, let her know that you’ve heard and accept her preference. But then, you might say something like: “Daddy is so good at tea parties. Why don’t you invite him to play?” Dr. Poltorak said.

If you’re not the chosen one, make sure the fun is spread around. If a child prefers one parent because that parent is doing more of the “fun” activities, while the other is doing the day-to-day drudgery, it’s time to reassess your balance, Dr. Lakshmin said, “So it’s not that you’re the only one enforcing brushing teeth.” She also suggested finding time “to carve out little activities or habits that can be a special bond with you and your child.” This can be as simple as a park date or a special snack-time ritual.

That doesn’t mean your feelings are meaningless, said Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, M.D., a clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at the George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences. She noted that the rejection can be particularly acute for parents who do the majority of child care. It may feel like “all the work you’re doing isn’t really being acknowledged,” she said. Instead of seeking validation from your child, you should get support from your partner or a friend.

However, if your pain is “a persistent feeling of hurt that feels sticky,” Dr. Lakshmin said, you may want to seek counseling. The experience of rejection may be bringing up needs that weren’t met when you were a child, she said, and that’s something you might want to work through with a professional.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/04/parenting/why-does-my-kid-prefer-my-partner.html






Description These take at least an hour or two to set in the fridge, so plan to make them a little in advance of when you want to serve them.

Prep time: 5 mins Total time: 2 hours Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients • 1 cup pulp-free orange juice • 1 tablespoon raw or local honey • 2 packets (or about 2 tablespoons) plain gelatine

Instructions • Pour 1/2 cup of the juice into a medium

bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over it and let stand for 1 minute.

• Meanwhile, heat the remaining cup of juice in a microwave-safe glass or bowl until boiling, FOR about 30-60 seconds.

• Pour into bowl with the cold juice. Add the honey and whisk until everything is dissolved, about 30 seconds.

• Pour into a silicone mold or an 8×8 baking dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.

• Cut into squares and store in the fridge in an airtight container. Serve cold.

Notes • Use pulp-free juice for the best results. • Let gelatine dissolve in the cold juice first

before adding the hot. This helps to avoid clumps of gelatine.

• Add powdered probiotics if desired. • Let chill and set in the fridge before trying

to cut or remove them from the molds. • Remember that a sick child likely won’t

have their normal appetite, so focus on liquids and cuddles.

Source: https://www.yummytoddlerfood.com/recipes/snacks-recipes/immune-boosting-orange-honey-fruit-snacks/

MAKE IT WITH YOUR KID

IMMUNE BOOSTING ORANGE HONEY FRUIT SNACK RECIPE

https://www.yummytoddlerfood.com/recipes/snacks-recipes/immune-boosting-orange-honey-fruit-snacks/


WHAT OUR PARENTS

SAY…

“My child is more aware of nature around her through the nature

magnified programme.”

Mdm Siti Hajar, Parent of Alysha

(K2 Ninja Turtles, 2019)

“My child enjoys attending school and she loves her friends and

teachers.” Mdm Norlizah,

Parent of Arietta Lula Bella (K2, 2020)

“My child has learnt to socialize with students of different races."

Mdm Nurasyiqin, Parent of Aleena

(K2, 2019)

“I could see the change in the way Naurah handles disagreements.”

Mdm Nadziah, Parent of Naurah Ilysha

(K1, 2020)

“Teachers are dedicated and passionate in nurturing my child’s well-being. Thank you teachers for

the effort.”

Mdm Noor Haslinda, Parent of Dzafarael Dzulfaqar

(N2, 2020)

“He learnt a lot more facial expressions and interacts

with more infants in school.” Mr Chua Gavin,

Parent of Nathan Chua (Infant, 2020)


OUR CORE VALUES Community and Parental Involvement

We build a strong and trusting partnerships with the parents and the community to enhance the development of the children.

Active Learners We understand that children are natural and active learners. Through project work, thematic and

integrated learning, they are given opportunities to explore, gather information and share knowledge.

Resourcefulness We continuously upgrade our teaching and learning resources in enhancing children’s learning

experiences. Excellence

We strive for excellence in everything that we do.

OUR PHILOSOPHY We believe in providing an engaging and positive environment for the children to develop

their potential to the fullest in all aspects of development.

OUR MISSION Provide a quality and innovative programme that nurtures children to be socially responsible

citizens, active learners and thinkers.

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