The K1 and K2 children collaborated to create a meaningful poster filled with kind messages, drawings, and decorations. This poster represents their love and care for the elderly. The children are excited to bring it along with them during their upcoming visit to the nursing home, where they hope it will bring joy and smiles to the residents. Through this activity, the children learned the value of teamwork, kindness, and serving the community with their little hands and big hearts.
Musical Nostalgia: The children’s special performance was a huge hit, featuring two classic songs—one English and one Chinese—from the residents’ younger years. The familiar tunes immediately sparked fond memories and heartfelt singalongs among the delighted audience.
Crafting Companionship: A hands-on craft activity saw children and residents working together in small, collaborative groups (two children paired with one resident). Residents thoroughly enjoyed the creation process and were able to keep their finished craft as a wonderful, tangible memento of the time shared with the children.
Active Fun with Homemade Paddles: The children came prepared, having created hand-held paper plate paddles before their visit. These simple tools were used to play lighthearted games with balloons, encouraging gentle movement, laughter, and interaction between the children and the residents.
Key Takeaways for the Children
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Empathy and Compassion: By working and playing with residents who may have different physical or cognitive abilities, the children learned to be patient, understanding, and helpful, developing a stronger sense of care and compassion for others.
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Respect for Elders: The performance of the classic songs and the hands-on craft activity taught the children to value the wisdom and life experiences of an older generation. They gained appreciation for history and culture by hearing and sharing in the residents’ memories.
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Effective Communication: Engaging with adults outside of their family structure, especially those who may communicate differently (due to hearing, language, or physical abilities), encouraged the children to practice active listening and use clearer, more thoughtful ways to interact.
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Confidence and Teamwork: Preparing the musical performance and creating the paper plate paddles beforehand boosted their self-esteem and sense of purpose. Working in small groups (two children to one resident) during the craft fostered teamwork and collaboration toward a shared, positive goal.
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The Joy of Giving: Seeing the residents’ genuine delight from the performance and the joy of keeping the finished craft provided the children with a tangible, positive feedback loop, reinforcing the value and reward of community service and kindness.
