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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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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.

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

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