Sisters ONLY Conference

Saturday 29th June 2013

Putrajaya International Convention Centre  (PICC)

10 am - 10 pm

Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes

This is one song that the children loved and enjoyed when we introduced it in 'Myself" theme.  The children can recognise the different feelings  - happy, angry, sad. 

 It's Japanese.

HFM in Miri

Yes, have been very slow in updating the blog this year  ~ too many happenings and going through a bit of 'TIME POVERTY'  but insya Allah will be on track!

Latest report is the high rate of HFM incidence in Miri now, causing a lot of concern and anxiety among our parents and ourselves,  the teachers.  We have put in extra effort in sanitizing the school premise, including the toys and other things touched by the children as well as enforcing the children to stringent personal hygiene practices. We have been doing checks on the children once they are in the class but not at the school gates as they come ~ to avoid long queues to drop off the children and for the teachers to do a thorough check. Some of our planned activities have to be postponed or cancelled in view of the current situation. 

We urge our parents to check your child's health before sending them to school.  Please do not send them if they are feverish, coughing or having running nose.  If they have fever, check their mouths, hands and feet  for any sign of blisters or spots; and please see the doctor immediately.  Do read the notices and advice given by the Health Department and doctors.

Take care !

Face Sandwich

We start the school year by learning about ourselves -  names, the body, the family and so forth.  One learning activity is making 'A Face Sandwich' by the 4 years old.  Children love cooking activities and they enjoyed making the sandwich. 

The vegetables, bread and mayonaise.  The children get to learn the different vegetables and a good way to encourage the children to eat vegetables.

Cucumber slices for the 'EYES'.

Spreading the mayonaise on the bread

Cucumber 'sticks'  for the 'NOSE'.

The tomato slices for the 'MOUTH', some lettuce for the 'HAIR'.

The Face Sandwich.

 

Course For Preschool Teachers in Miri, 6-7 April 2013

 

All teachers are invited to join this course.  Contact for details.  Thank you.

 

Falsafah Pendidikan Awal Kanak-Kanak Dalam Islam

Pandangan Islam Berlandaskan Al-Quran dan Ahli Falsafah dan Pemikir Islam

Selain daripada ahli pemikir dan cendikiawan di barat, Islam sendiri tidak ketinggalan dalam memberi panduan daripada segi bimbingan dan pendidikan kanak-kanak pada peringkat awal.  Kerana Islam menekankan perkembangan seseorang kanak-kanak itu biar seimbang daripada segi duniawi serta ukhari.  Terdapat ramai pemikir Islam yang memberi sumbangan dalam pendidikan, terutama pendidikan awal kanak-kanak.

Pandangan Islam dalam pembentukkan kurikulum jelas sekali termaktub dalam peasanan Saidina Ali R.A. yang bermaksud, "didiklah anak-anak mu supaya mereka boleh hidup di zaman yang amat berlainan sekali dengan zamanmu."

Antara beberapa teori dan pandangan dikemukakan oleh tokoh, dua orang tokoh berikut memberi sumbangan yang sangat menarik :

Imam Al-Ghazali 

Imam Ghazali memberi penekanan bahawa kanak-kanak perlu :

• Dididik sejak lahir dan diajar mengenal huruf, menulis dan membaca.
• Diberi pendidikan agama berlandaskan Al-Quran dan hadith bagi membentuk peribadi mulia.
• Diberi latihan jasmani bagi membina kekuatan tubuh badan, kecerdasan minda dan mengelakkan kemalasan.
• Dilatih mengamal budi perkerti yang mulia dan tabiat yang baik.
• Dilatih mempunyai sifat berani, merendah diri, sabar dan menghormati orang tua serta mentaati kedua ibu bapa.
• Diberi nasihat ke atas kesalahan yang dilakukan dan dimarahi sekali kala sahaja supaya mereka lebih menghormati orang tua.
• Dibimbing berkenaan kewajipan terhadap agama dan hukum agama Islam apabila mereka sudah cerdik dan berakal.
• Diawasi oleh ibu bapa kerana mereka mudah terpengaruh oleh persekitaran dan tingkahlaku masyarakat.

Ibnu Khaldun
Ibnu Khaldun pula berpendapat kanak-kanak :

• Perlu menggunakan belajar yang disusun dengan baik.
• Belajar menggunakan pancaindera dan diberi contoh yang mudah dan konkrit dalam pembelajaran mereka.
• Perlu didedahkan dengan contoh teladan yang baik. 
• Diajar membaca Al-Quran sebelum menghafalnya.
• Menerima bimbingan dengan lemah lembut, bukan melalui kekerasan.
• Mudah keliru, apabila diajar dua perkara dalam masa yang sama.  Oleh yang demikian, hanya ajar satu perkara pada satu jangka masa.

Petikan dari: 

Panduan Kurikulum Prasekolah (m.s. 21-22) oleh Rohani Abdullah, Nani Menon dan Mohd. Sharani Ahmad.  Universiti Putra Malaysia.

The Working Mum

Found this article interesting because most working mothers go through these, juggling between the home and office.

 

3 Preventive Tips For The Dreaded Home-Office Merger

Source :   Umm Professional blogs     http://blog.jannahsteps.com/ 

We may be a new breed of women altogether.  The first generation of women born into such comfort, and equipped to pour our talents and resources into society.  We have our touch phones, tele-conferencing, webinars and may practice marine biology or environmental law.  We have the choice to stay home and raise good strong stock for our ummah, and we have the support to work and in diverse fields as role models for our children.  It’s an intriguingly complicated process that every professional Muslim needs to balance in order to sustain optimum contentment.  As much as our niyaah is to juggle everything meticulously – there are days (many days) when the office will ask you to pitch in more, your husband will need you to do some of his chores, the kids will meet a child with a bad attitude at school but not be able to verbalize it.

Life is all about tackling the challenges, but they have a sneaky way of catching dedicated professionals off guard.  Below are a few strategies that helped me keep things working well:

1.    A well planned routine makes children feel at ease.  They feel more comfortable when some things are predictable, dependable and easy to achieve.  Busy mothers can rely on a lot more cooperation from little helpers if the child is clued in as to what the mother needs. Our typical routine? School pick-up, snack break in the car, play at the park/library meeting with a friend, home.  Once home, downtime with a toy /book, sit down to complete homework and attend the online Quran class, a warm bubbly bath, dinner, a snuggly story time and finally time to drift off to a dreamy state of sleep.  There were  days, even though I felt the fatigue in my muscles, the thought of which story we would read that evening and what discussion, giggles, cuddles and cuteness would follow, would put the spring back in my step.  Office calls would have to wait post 9pm when my kid is fast asleep.

2.    Mention obligations and duties that you have towards your home and family at the office from day one. I’ve had a number of friends tell me how well that has worked for them.  The office is prepared by advance knowledge that you may need time off, they may keep in mind other people who can pick up your missed hours, and they know they can rely on you to be there for them when these obligations have been met.  Very often your boss or team leader will have similar responsibilities at home and be understanding as long as you are clear as to what it is.  An unwell mother, a child with short school hours, or a spouse who cannot pick up the child from school.  No one likes being caught at the tenth hour with a work load that you cannot complete.  Factor in all these points right at the beginning for harmony at the office place that spills into the home too.

3.    Invest in great childcare. This is one of those times when penny pinching can cause sores.  If you want to perform well at work, you need to know that a capable, responsible, creative and sincere person is taking care of the most precious people in your life.  Take your time to interview baby sitters, check out playgrounds, and suss out teachers.  There is nothing worse than having to coax your child to go to school every morning while you hurry to make it to work.  If you have grandparents who vibe well with your kids, you are blessed.  Remember to thank them often and not to overload them with more than car pooling, story telling and cuddles.  Keep in mind their age and stamina.