Primary 5

October 2025

During the month of October, we explored many exciting areas in our classroom, including Practical Life, Math, Language, Sensorial, and Science. The children were busy learning new skills and building confidence in each area.

In Practical Life, we practiced moving carefully by walking on a line and greeting others politely with eye contact and handshakes. The children also learned to set the table, clean up after meals, and take care of small spills using a towel or sponge.

In Math, we worked with golden beads and number cards to build and understand numbers. The children enjoyed combining smaller numbers to make bigger ones and discovering how to break larger numbers into smaller parts.

In Language, we used the moveable alphabet to create word families such as cat, bat, and hat. We also practiced blending sounds together with beginning blends like bl, st, and tr, and ending blends such as nd, mp, and st.

In Sensorial, the children explored their senses by using taste bottles, smell bottles, and sound boxes. They loved discovering how each sense helps us experience the world around us.

In Science, we learned about the four seasons—spring, summer, fall, and winter—and explored zoology by studying different kinds of animals. The children learned to identify mammals like zebras, monkeys, and lions; birds such as eagles and sparrows; fish like goldfish and swordfish; reptiles such as snakes, turtles, and crocodiles; and insects like ants, butterflies, and ladybugs.

It was a wonderful month full of hands-on learning and discovery!

September 2025

Welcome to the 2025–2026 school year! We’re thrilled to begin a year full of fun, learning, and new adventures together.

Our first theme was “All About Me.”

The children explored how to care for their bodies and talked about their favorite foods, colors, books, and hobbies—along with things they like and dislike. They also learned about their families and the special people who care for them, helping them build a strong sense of self and connection to others.

For Friday Sharing, each child brought a family photo to show and created a drawing of their own family, including everyone who is important to them.

In Practical Life, we practiced skills such as pouring, grasping, spooning, folding, rolling, cutting, and working with water.

In Language, we sang alphabet songs, traced the letters A, B, and C, and practiced tracing our own names. We also read The Kissing Hand, a book that empowers children to decide when and how they want to show affection, encouraging healthy boundaries, new habits, family traditions, and adaptability.

In Math, we focused on number recognition, counting, tracing numbers, exploring shapes, and comparing object sizes through circle time, play, and problem-solving activities.

For Art, the children created self-portraits, life-size body tracings, colorful paintings, and handprints.

Reminders:

• Please keep an extra set of clothes in your child’s cubby.
• Label water bottles and lunchboxes.
• Apply sunscreen each morning.

Thank you for your support, and please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns.



Summer 2025

We had an amazing and fun-filled summer with a variety of exciting activities! Our summer kicked off with a celebration of the 4th of July, where we learned about the USA and created festive flag art, handprints, and more.



One of our favorite themes was exploring the planets. We learned about Uranus, Neptune, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, and discovered that Earth is the only planet we know of that supports life.

We also explored ocean life! The children enjoyed water play activities with ocean animals, practicing pouring and developing fine motor skills. We created our own ocean animals, including fish and octopuses, and read many books about sea creatures and life under the sea.

Another exciting theme was community helpers. We talked about the important roles of nurses, doctors, teachers, firefighters, and other members of our community. Through books, art, and various activities, we learned how each of these helpers contributes to our daily lives.

Our summer exploration continued with bugs and insects. We learned about the three main body parts of insects—the head, thorax, and abdomen—along with their six legs and antennas. We were introduced to common insects like butterflies, ants, and ladybugs, and explored their fascinating world through hands-on activities.

Overall, our summer was packed with learning, creativity, and fun! The children loved exploring each theme and discovering something new every day.