Rays Kids Preschool Chennai: September 2025 Review, Kreedo Curriculum & NEP - Holistic Development

We celebrated World Coconut Day by exploring the versatility of this "Tree of Life." Children engaged their senses with the unique tactile texture of coconut shell pieces to create a beautiful craft. They carefully pasted the rough pieces onto a drawing of a tender coconut, reinforcing fine motor skills, visual-motor integration, and crucial pre-writing coordination. Teachers guided them in creating a coir-like border and explaining how the hard shell protects the sweet, healthy water inside. This sensory activity fostered a joyful connection with nature while building essential grip strength and concentration.

Onam brought the vibrant colours and traditions of Kerala to our school. Children came dressed in beautiful ethnic wear, sharing smiles and festive joy. The highlight was creating a Pookalam (floral carpet) together. Little hands carefully placed fresh petals to form intricate designs, learning about colors, textures, and crucial pattern recognition. This collaborative art project nurtured fine motor skills and a sense of shared community as they created beautiful visual art together.

September marked a milestone with our first Parent-Teacher Meeting, serving as our foundational Facilitator Parent Learner (FPL) Conference for the academic year. The Head of School and Class Teacher met with parents to share the child’s learning journey since June. Parents were delighted to see their child's progress, craft work, and assessment sheets. This meeting wasn't about judgment; it was a testament to our commitment to quality. By reviewing student learning progress together, our parent partnership deepened, creating a powerful, shared commitment to the child’s holistic growth.

We celebrated World Bamboo Day, reflecting on the strength and resilience of this remarkable plant—a wonderful symbol for our growing children. Little ones observed a living bamboo plant, then used paper strips to construct their own artistic stalks and leaves, focusing on pasting skills and hand-eye coordination. This activity nurtured a connection with nature and emphasized the importance of building strong roots and foundations, just like the bamboo, ready for future cognitive development.

Amidst all the cheerful celebrations, our focused academic learning continued its joyful progress. Kreedo curriculumblended with Montessori sensorial lessons, like the pegging activity and height cylinder work, nurtured focus, fine motor development, and logical thinking. In English, children mastered both the first and second sets of phonics letters (c,a,p,t,i,n and b,o,g,m,u,s), solidifying early literacy foundations. Math moved from number identification to advanced mathematics counting skills through playful materials. These activities ensure children build strong foundations in a joyful environment where holistic growth and play are synonymous.