Friday, October 27, 2023 – BINUS SCHOOL Simprug

by: Ms. Indira and Ms. Murti

Last October 2023, enthusiasm and curiosity swept through the Early Years (EY) students during the Changemaker Fest 2023, an annual event hosted by the Primary Years Programme (PYP). This event marked an essential moment in introducing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to early years, which will empower them to become a changemaker for a better world in the future.

One of the SDGs being discussed in EY classes is SDG number three, “Good Health and Well-Being.”  To learn more about this goal, the teachers invited a passionate parent from EY 2A, Ms. Margaret. Her vibrant presence and expertise as a Personal Trainer sparked an unforgettable session on yoga and exercise, which ignited the Early Years students with enthusiasm and joy. She shared her insights on the importance of exercise for a healthy body and happy mind. The students learned that by doing exercise, they can maintain their health and balance their lives.

The session started with a gentle warm-up, inviting the children to stretch their bodies. It continued with body coordination exercises such as squats, jumping jacks, crisscross jumping, toe touch twisting, etc. They learned to do exercise movements and built awareness of body coordination. It was challenging for them, but the children enthusiastically embraced the challenge. After the exercises, Ms. Margaret taught the children to play with jumping ropes. She shared her experiences of playful moments with her daughter and brought this cherished activity to the session. With ropes in hand and hearts full of excitement, the children took turns to experience the thrill of jumping over the turning ropes. They had to go inside the turning rope and jump! This activity brought smiles and happiness to the students whenever they leaped successfully. As the session concluded, gratitude filled the air.

It is important to involve family members in the learning process. It can develop positive relationships among teachers, students, and parents. Students can also develop their social skills when interacting with family members by being open-minded and respectful.