August - Jalur Gemilang - our Nation's Pride and Identity!

Knowing the history, designer, year of conception and progress of designs leading to the birth of our Jalur Gemilang brings us closer to nurturing national fervor and unity in the young.

Our bugs came away wiser with the knowledge of the representation of colours, stripes and designs of the national flag.

To set the Jalur Gemilang 'waving' and in motion, the children were taught the technique of 'raising a flying' flag aided by the technique of shading.

Learning Outcome: knowledge of the history and birth of the Jalur Gemilang and it's representations, the art of presenting the flag in motion through shading and instil a sense of unity, pride and love for our Malaysia.

August - Best Friends Forever (BFF)

Today the class was introduced to a group of "best friends" who are of multi-ethnic and multi-cultural origins living together peacefully in Malaysia.

The Bugs went about making dolls representing the 3 major races of Malaysia, each unique in their respective identities and cultural composition.

Through the exercise aimed at fostering interracial harmony, integration and unity - all vital ingredients for the success of our multiracial Malaysia, their toy making skills surfaced.

Learning outcome: awareness of our unique Malaysian multi-ethnicity, a reinforcement of unity in diversity, and skill in toy making with special attention to details.

August - Malaysian Map!

Most Malaysians learn as young children about the 'Jalur Gemilang'(Malaysian Flag), but the 13 states and 3 federal territories that make up our beautiful country comes a bit later on. We start early at Krafteebug, so in addition to a great lesson in patriotism, from a practical stand point the sooner children are familiar with our 13 states the better.

This is done by the awareness and recognition of the shape of each state on the map, as well as the predominant colour they can be identified by. A quick lesson in geography, patriotism and art - win win!

Learning outcome: the map of Malaysia, instil patriotism and creativity.