By : Mr Ari English has four skills, namely listening, writing, reading, speaking (Novita & Kristiawan in 2017). Reading is one of the four essential language skills. This means that reading is one of the important skills that must be learned and continuously developed by students. It is not only about recognizing words, but also about understanding and interpreting the meaning of a text or a story. Through reading, students can gain information, expand their knowledge, and

By : Ms Putri In today's era of globalization, education is no longer solely focused on academic knowledge. Schools are expected to prepare students to live and interact in socially and culturally diverse environments. One important approach to achieving this goal is cultural education. Cultural education refers to a learning process that introduces students to cultural values, traditions, beliefs, and practices, including their own. This approach plays a crucial role in sha

By : Ms Novi Engagement is at the heart of effective teaching and learning, especially in primary education. When students are engaged, they are more attentive, motivated, and able to retain knowledge. However, younger learners often have short attention spans, diverse needs, and different learning styles, which makes sustaining engagement both essential and challenging. Research highlights that student engagement includes three key dimensions: behavioral (participation and

By : Ms Yeni Many well-meaning adults step in too quickly when a child struggles — tying their shoelaces, solving their problems, or smoothing out every bump in the road. So many kids and grown-ups think they have to feel confident before they try. But real confidence grows through doing not wanting. It helps shift the focus from performance to progress and encourage kids to keep going event when it’s tough. Confidence is not something children are born with — it is somethin

By : Ms Ratih Did you know that when your child digs in the sand, they are also developing important life skills? At first glance, sand play may appear to be simple, messy fun. However, it is actually one of the most powerful tools in early childhood development. Whether children are scooping, pouring, building sandcastles, or exploring different textures, every moment spent in the sandbox becomes a meaningful building block for their growth. Fine motor development refers to

By : Mr Bernhard Everything is still quiet as I walk into the front building of Bukit Sunrise Primary School this Thursday morning. Everything? Not entirely. Mr Arifin, the school’s janitor, is sweeping the courtyard in the lower primary. Ms Wedi, the lady in charge of the cleaning staff, is walking through the canteen in a brisk gait jingling a set of keys in her hand, while Mr Anto, the school's engineer, is busy fixing a hose tap. I have been teaching here for the past 1