Dear Parents,

Welcome back from a refreshing break! Hope you were able to spend quality time with your children and families. Participation and exploration generate and produce independent youngsters, and this is what we want from our students in the Kindergarten Section. You can help your child become self-confident and independent with a little planning and a few safety precautions. Fun and learning can be enjoyed by all.

Childhood is the time to increase independence. As children grow and develop, they become more able to do things, express themselves and explore their world independently.

As newborns, we enter the world completely dependent on others for food, warmth, shelter and survival. Throughout our lives we remain connected to those around us. But we also strike out on our own, developing the confidence to explore and make sense of our surroundings, gradually becoming aware that we have influence and a measure of control over things that happen.

Humans are fundamentally social creatures. We live in families and communities, actively seeking connections with others. One of our key roles as educators is to help children to be independent and relate to others in positive and collaborative ways. Independence contributes to the development of self-asteem, identity and wellbeing. When children have the opportunity to make choices, to attempt tasks for themselves, and to take on increasing responsibility, their sense of themselves as competent members of the society grows, therefore make sure that you:

Encourage your child to attempt simple tasks without your help. Help your child to learn how to share his/her ideas and feelings. Help your child to overcome his/her fear of new and unfamiliar situations and

surroundings. Encourage your child to strive to accomplish the goals which they have set for

themselves. Take time to answer their questions, your child will learn from your explanation. Spend quality time with your child on daily basis.

Let your child feel that you will still support when it is needed

Thank you, Nadine Al Hassan KG Principal

Dear Parents,

A warm welcome back after the Winter break! We hope that you are feeling well rested

and your children are more eager than ever to learn new skills.

During the month of January, we will be focusing on learning about ‘The Four Seasons’.

Please ensure to discuss different types of weather with your child to increase their

awareness and understanding of this concept. Kindergarten children are full of wonder

and the world around them is an exciting place. Try to encourage them to appreciate

their natural environment and when possible explore the outdoors!

In Math, we will continue to learn about numbers, and we value all of the parents that

consistently support their children in acquiring these skills. Reinforcement of this

learning can be carried out in our daily lives such as visiting the mall, beach, park and

many other places that you choose to count items with your child.

Your child’s level of English will increase more and more while they attend school and

they will continue to learn new sounds and letters. Playing games, listening to songs and

reading are all activities that you as parents can do at home with your child. We want

every child to flourish in their learning and if you encourage them and spark an interest

in these activities, this will benefit your child significantly.

We are all feeling excited and motivated to begin the next term with your children and

as always, we look forward to working together as a team!

Thank you,

Sinead Spooner KG1 Teacher

Crazy Hat Day ----------- 16th of January Trips ----------- 19th till 22nd of January Orange Day ----------- 23rd of January Sports Day (Pre-KG & kG 1) ----------- 29th of January

English Topics of the month:

Weather Seasons Community Helpers

Stories:

Maisy’s Wonderful Weather Book Hurricane! Career Day Communities Blending sounds:

-ig: fig, wig, jig, dig & rig - it: hit, kit, pit & mit

Songs and Rhymes:

Jobs song How’s the weather today? The More we get Together Mr. Sun Rain, Rain go away! The sun comes up Alphabet Rhymes

Art and Activities:

Painting/coloring

Cutting/pasting

Shredding

Collage work

Exploring different textures

Craft: donut, octopus & kite

Math

Shapes: circle, square, rectangle & triangle

Color: orange

Counting 1 till 20

Counting backwards 5 to 0

Numbers: 4 & 5

Concepts: left & right / same, more & fewer

Pre Decodable Books:

Little cat, big cat I Nap The big ram

Science

Weather Seasons

Phonics: Recognizing and writing letters: Kk: king, kite, kick, kit & key Oo: octopus, ox & orange Dd: dog, donut, diamond & doll

Sight Words:

she, was, you & do

صل دم ، ونتمنى أن نظل على هذا التوايسعدنا أولياء األمور الكرام أن نستمر في العطاء والتق

.لتحقيق املنفعة ألطفالنا الثري حتى نهاية العام الدراس ي

فراولة – فراشة – فيل :ف

ولد –وطواط – وردة: و

توت – تين – تفاح : ت

جبن –جوز –جمل : ج

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آداب الطعام

سورة الناس

سورة الفلق

لبرتقاليا اللون: ❖

شكل: املستطيلال ❖

الفصول األربعةوحدة

أصحاب املهن

، أولياء األمور الكرام احرصوا على بناء عب في الهواء الطلق. وأفسحوا املجال ألطفالكم لل

،فاألطفال بحاجة إلى ساعة يومي ،مجموعة من رفاق اللعبًعلى التنمو عالقاتهم ببعضهم بعضا

اسليمً ا ولتنمو عضالتهم وعظامهم نمو ،ليكونوا أكثر صحة وسعادة ،األقل من النشاط الجسدي

.اوصحيًح