KINDERGARTEN 1 (4–5 years) – Reinforcing Knowledge & Exploration through the Recycling Project

At 4–5 years old, children consolidate their understanding of basic natural cycles, gradually increase their ability to conduct independent experiments, and begin to record results using symbols or images. The program integrates the STEAM approach and 4Cs skills to support holistic development.

Activity Details by Learning Area

Kindergarten 1 (4–5 years): STEAM activities, recycling, and independent experiments — Illustration of STEAM & recycling activities for Kindergarten 1 students.

Cognitive and Thinking Skills (STEAM)

Science

Observe their surroundings, recognize basic natural cycles; conduct simple experiments and describe results using symbols or drawings.

Technology

Use a phone/camera to photograph results; record natural sounds; begin learning to store digital products.

Engineering

Dismantle classroom toys; assemble items into functional models.

Week 1: Build a drip irrigation system for a “mini vegetable garden.”
Week 4: Recycle waste materials into toys.

Art (4 weeks)

Week 1: Design class rules with the teacher.
Week 2: Draw a classroom layout.
Week 3: Arrange play corners.
Week 4: Help decorate the stage for the Festival of Lights.

Mathematics (4 weeks)

Week 1: Count objects within 10 (and beyond as able).
Week 2: Recognize numbers – quantities – ordinal numbers up to 5.
Week 3: Combine two groups of objects and count.
Week 4: Separate one group of objects into smaller groups.

21st-Century Skills (4Cs)

Critical Thinking: Analyze why objects float/sink; form hypotheses and test them; maintain cleanliness and avoid littering.
Creativity: Design their own project product (e.g., “My Experiment Book”).
Collaboration: Actively participate in group activities, take on tasks, and work together to decorate for the Festival of Lights project.
Communication: Share ideas with teachers and peers; confidently express opinions and questions about the topic being studied.

Social, Emotional, and Physical Development

Memorize parents’ phone numbers.
Maintain good habits in eating, cleaning up; complete simple assigned tasks.
Independently manage self-care and follow teacher instructions.

Physical Development (4 weeks)

Week 1: Crawl on hands and feet for 3–4 m.
Week 2: Creep forward in a straight line.
Week 3: Throw a ball upward and catch it.
Week 4: Throw far with one hand.

Language and Literature

Tell an entire story clearly and completely; recite poems confidently.

Week 1: Listen to a story about the project.
Week 2: Learn a poem about the project.
Week 3: Recite the project poem.
Week 4: Retell the story of the Festival of Lights.

Pre-Reading & Writing (4 weeks)

Week 1: Review the alphabet.
Week 2: Identify letters in their own name.
Week 3: Read their own name.
Week 4: Read the names of objects.

Conclusion

The Kindergarten 1 program strengthens scientific and independence skills: observing – hypothesizing – testing, working effectively in groups, communicating confidently, and building good habits in both learning and daily life.

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