Week 1: Exploration
Play is learning. Creativity is thinking.
Throughout April, we focus on how children learn through play, exploration, and creative experiences across all age groups.
In Kindergarten, students explored the world of animals, their habitats, behaviours, and groupings through stories, discussions, and hands-on experiences.
To deepen this understanding, the children explored what it might feel like for animals to have limited resources during winter by trying frozen blueberries. This simple activity encouraged them to reflect on effort, satisfaction, and survival in a meaningful way.
They also carried out a gummy bear experiment, observing how gummy bears change in water and salt water. Building on last month’s focus on Healthy Bodies & Calm Minds, this led to conversations about the importance of water for our bodies and how balance supports wellbeing.
These moments show how learning deepens when children can explore, question, and experience ideas for themselves.
On the last day before the Easter break, many classes came together for simple Easter activities. During an egg hunt, children explored their environment, collaborated, and solved small challenges together. The morning ended with a shared Easter brunch, creating a warm and joyful moment of connection across the school.
💡 Good to know
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Children learn through play – they explore, try things out, and make sense of the world around them
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Play supports creative thinking, problem-solving, and independent learning
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Hands-on experiences help children develop deeper and more lasting understanding
At KIBS, play is a central part of learning.
Week 2: Book Week
This week, learning came to life through stories, imagination, and shared experiences during our Book Week.
Across the school, children engaged with literature in many different ways. Through activities such as tandem reading, older students from Grade 5 and 6 read to younger children, creating meaningful moments of connection and shared learning.
In Kindergarten and Grade 1, children experienced stories in a more sensory and creative way. From interactive storytelling at the Landesmuseum to baking Gruffalo paws, these activities brought stories to life and allowed children to engage with language through play and imagination.
Students also visited the Pestalozzi Library and explored a wide range of books, while the school bookshop and reading challenge further encouraged a love for reading across all age groups.
A special highlight was the Book Character Parade, where children came dressed as their favourite characters, celebrating stories in a joyful and creative way.
Alongside these student experiences, we also welcomed parents to our first Coffee & Curriculum event, where we shared insights into how children learn best and how we support this in our daily practice.
These moments show how learning becomes meaningful when children can experience stories, language, and ideas in active and creative ways.
💡 Good to know
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Reading supports language development, imagination, and thinking
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Shared reading experiences strengthen confidence and connection
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Engaging with stories through play deepens understanding and enjoyment
