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Kindergarten
One
The Kindergarten One curriculum places emphasis on the usage of inquiry-based learning to stimulate a learning process for children to creatively problem solve and challenge their own thinking. Learning is integrated through the inquiry process and hands-on project experiences. Through this, children would then deepen their understanding of concepts and develop skills and knowledge across the various domains of learning while working cooperatively with their friends.

Theme: Environment
Topic: Land Pollution
Activity: Raising awareness on land pollution through creating a poster
Based on children’s interest in the topic of the environment, they were introduced to the various types of pollution, land, sea, air etc. With land pollution as the focal topic this week, the children took a walk around the neighbourhood and observed the environment of the neighbourhood. Having seen the amount of pollution within the neighbourhood, the children were then given the task to try and reduce the amount of pollution as a means to save our environment. The children came up with the idea of doing up posters and pasting them around the neighbourhood to raise awareness on how we can do our part in saving the environment.
Our Lesson
Facilitating
Teachers play a crucial role in supporting children’s learning. Facilitation involves making children’s learning easier through a purposefully designed learning environment and well planned out lessons. Teachers provide them the materials to nurture their sense of wonder and curiosity, building on their eagerness to learn (Ministry of Education (MOE), 2013). The lesson above facilitates creative thinking as it is planned in a flexible manner, ensuring that children are entitled to their ideas and their ideas are valued. Through careful observation and thoughtful timing, teachers make use of teachable moments to stimulate and further extend children’s learning by using information to help them make connections and build new understanding (MacNaughton & Williams, 2009).
Problem-Solving
Problem-solving is an integral part of children’s learning which helps children to find answers to puzzles, dilemmas, questions and predicaments. As teachers, it is our job to facilitate a problem-solving climate by allocating time and space together with the necessary materials for children to engage in problem-solving. The lesson above showcased how problem solving can be incorporated into daily lessons as children were given access to a variety of materials, time and space to problem-solve on their own. Through problem-solving, children will be able to develop creativity and initiative, gain confidence and become more resilient as they make use of their own capability to problem solve on their own (MacNaughtons & Williams, 2009).