When all things turn L-O-V-E-ly...

It is no stranger to many children from 3 and above when a heart-shape is presented in front them. Many expressed their love for their families, their favorite toys, cartoon characters and friends. Some may find the shape slightly more challenging than their favorite circles for the 3 1/2 year old children. However, many interesting and creative images were presented and transform by playing with this shape. From flowers, trees to people and houses. Magic and imaginations were at their hands, transforming their dreams in their own fashion.

LOVE Printing...

The Playgroups enjoyed moments of silence, focusing on using their little palms to mix different shades of pink and red on pieces of heart-shape cut outs. Though they may not understand what "valentine's day" is all about, they sure respond with excitement when the teacher speaks "love daddy and love mummy...?" And you will see their little cherubic faces lighting up, nodding their heads!

Watching the Pussy Willows...

The 5 and 6 years old children held their magnifying glass, scrutinizing every detail of the plant that is place in the studio. The name of this plant was challenging for many to remember as everyone knows what's the Christmas tree. But, pussy willows?? Well, noticing the blooming flowers that resemble the pussy cat's tail does help them to remember the name pretty well.

Juicy Yummy Mandarin Oranges!

Watching the juicy mandarin oranges laid on the table with their big round eyes was tantalizing yet challenging. These 3 to 4 years old children were drooling with a hope that they might get a chance to rip off the skin of that citrus fruit dunk their watery mouths in there. They described what they see by looking hard and close at the oranges and some tried smelling them too. As they dived their hands into the tubs of orange and yellow shades of oil pastels, they sure have overcome their challenge of holding their drools for those moments by shading out the 'gold' for the new year!

The Unique Sound of Every Cracker!

The red collage of the firecrackers were put together by the 2 to 3 year old children at D' Atelier. Red is believed by many as an auspicious color. Some may describe the color as fiery, loud, hot, or the mother color of all colors. It is no wonder that these little children get all excited and drawn to the many different types of red materials laid in front of them. Though cuddly and small they may be, they sure know how the color red strikes beauty and life. What ways to invite a fruitful year of 2009 than to see these cute little toddlers shuffling their little fingers through trays of red bits and pieces, composing their unique collages, hearing the unique sound of every cracker!

Gong Xi! Gong Xi! Greetings from these lovely children....

It’s a celebration once again, for all the children, teachers and parents at the studio. As you visit the children and watched little activities going on at every corner, you can hear the humming of catchy Chinese tunes from these lovely children, spotting little boxes and containers of Chinese goodies in every classrooms and beautiful artworks done by these growing artists.
With these little children “sounding the cracker” of joy and victory, painting the “golden oranges” that draws wealth and prosperity and watching the awesome beauty of the “blooming pussy willows” that invites this fruitful and fabulous year of 2009, it is no wonder that the mood of celebration is right here at where you are!
Let’s celebrate with your children by believing into a year of overflowing joy, prosperity, health, creativity, and wisdom and favor in the year 2009. And may all these blessings overtake you and hunt you down this coming new year!
Gong xi! Gong xi!

I Can Build a Christmas Tree

The purpose of this project is to get every child to come together and enjoy building their Christmas project like a family. Parents participated by donating cans to the school as a support to their precious ones.

The process that leads to the building of Christmas tree was a breeze for these children as they love watching their Christmas Trees at home, on the street, from books and TV programmes. The little ones contributed their little part with their little hands by painting the cans together. And we have the 5 and 6 year olds helping to paint the cans too. They also contributed in the decorations of the trees with cut outs ribbons, doves, hearts and stars.

The challenges that these children faced were the stacking up of the cans as they have to go through a process of cans dropping down, glue dripping everywhere. The teacher assisted the children by setting up a scaffold structure so as to help support the cans together and save these children from endless frustration.
And lest not forget the technique of not dripping glue everywhere but by draining the glue carefully.

The finale of the tree was wonderful as children love putting up glitters and decoration, playing their part towards their creative tree they made themselves, together in joy and harmony. Good job children!