August - Merdeka Paper Bag

Paper-folding or Origami literally translates into 'ori'(folding) and ‘gami’ (paper). Research shows paper-folding has many educational benefits mainly in developing behavioural skills, cooperative learning, cognitive development and helps in the learning of mathematics, particularly in geometry and spatial visualization abilities.

Today our bugs explored this beautiful art by creating paper bags from scratch. Next, they were asked to decorate the paper bag, according to the month’s theme – ‘Merdeka’.

This activity engaged our students in schematic play; which is a powerful learning process for young children, exercise creativity and teaching children to listen and follow directions.  

Learning outcome:  paper bag making, practice of origami and creativity

August : Merdeka Composition

August is the Merdeka month!!! What better time to foster and instill Malaysian patriotism and nationalistic spirit in children. 

Today’s activity centres around composition where our Bugs were first tasked to colour a series of Malaysian icons such as the Jalur Gemilang, KL Tower, KLCC etc. Next, using the icons, they were guided to arrange the icons on a piece of paper, exploring the art and skills of composition as in identifying focal points, visual balancing and experimenting the elements that complement each other.

Today’s exercise also focused on colouring technique; stirring up a livelier effect with the application of light and dark.

Learning outcome: Instilling patriotism, exercise in composition and visual arrangements; as well as developing colouring technique.