IB Principle: Open Minded – We explained to the Squad that being open-minded means being curious about different ideas, cultures, and perspectives. It’s about being willing to listen, learn, and explore new things without judging them too quickly. Open-minded people are like explorers, always discovering and growing! 

Writing and Phonics: This week the Squad focused on the “ab” family and wrote sentences in their workbooks using the cat method. We are so pleased with how well they are progressing with their handwriting, focusing on finger spacing and placing the letters in the correct part of the “cat”. They also decoded words using sound buttons in their TimetoRead books. Great work Squad! 

Mathematics: This week in math, the children worked on a fun worksheet where they used visual boxes to help solve equations. For example, when they saw 6 + ? = 10, they counted the remaining boxes to find the missing number, which was 4. It was great to see them using this hands-on approach to develop their math skills! We also practiced counting to 30 and backwards, as well as in 2’s, 5’s and 10’s. Keep it up Squad! 

Creative Art: This week in art, the kids had a blast creating their own phones using recycled materials. It was adorable to see them chatting away on their handmade “phones” – they really got into character! This activity encouraged their creativity and imagination, and it was lovely to see them having so much fun. 

Music: We are in full swing of practicing for our annual concert – the children are singing their hearts out. Keep it up.  

Wishing you all a lovely weekend. 

Our Squad!