Kindy 3 | House Here and There

By Ibu Hondho

In term 1, K3 has been working on two units: Where We Are in Place and Time and Who We Are. We are going to explore the Who We Are unit throughout this year. As a part of this unit, the students celebrated Indonesia’s Independence day. Even though the celebration was done in an online setting, the students learned why it is significant for Indonesians to celebrate Independence Day. During Art class, the students made decorations with red and white, which symbolize the Indonesian flag. By doing this, teachers encouraged students to identify the features of the celebration. Students also joined the Flag salute and watched some traditional games.

It has been two months since the students have learned and worked on the Where We Are in Place and Time unit. This unit is about how homes/houses reflect culture and identity. The students learned that the functions of the house are not merely to protect our physical only, but it also provides opportunities for families to bond strongly. This unit had been explored in different ways, including English and Bahasa. The students explored and learned about the different traditional houses around the world. They also learned about the main factors that influence people when they build a house. Moreover, the students built a house using the materials that they can find in their homes. These activities allowed our students to learn more about houses and homes and why we need them.