A Wonderful Learning Experience!
Wednesday, March 12, 2025, was an exciting and memorable day for the children as we celebrated Animal Appreciation Day! This special event gave them the chance to explore, observe, and interact with a variety of animals, helping them develop curiosity, empathy, and respect for living creatures. Many children eagerly participated by bringing their own pets from home, while others enjoyed meeting new animals around the school.
We began the day with a discussion on the importance of caring for animals, helping the children understand that animals, just like people, need love, food, and a safe place to live. Then, they set off on an animal exploration adventure around the school, where they had the chance to see and observe different creatures up close. They were fascinated by rabbits, insects, chicks, frogs, turtles, an iguana, a baby alligator, hamsters, a sugar glider, a variety of birds, and dogs. This experience encouraged language development as the children asked questions and shared their observations. It also supported their sensory learning as they noticed different textures, sizes, and sounds made by the animals.
The highlight of the day was a special education session with Cimahi Musang Lovers. The children gathered in the hall to learn about different types of civets (musang), including musang pandan, musang bulan, musang akar, garangan, and even an otter! They discovered where these animals come from, what they eat, and how they behave. The most exciting part was when they got the chance to gently pet the civets—a hands-on experience that helped them practice gentleness, patience, and confidence around animals.
