{"id":6477,"date":"2025-08-19T23:50:51","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T23:50:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/?p=6477"},"modified":"2025-08-19T23:59:32","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T23:59:32","slug":"growing-together-a-parents-journey-into-the-classroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/index.php\/2025\/08\/19\/growing-together-a-parents-journey-into-the-classroom\/","title":{"rendered":"Growing Together: A Parent\u2019s Journey into the Classroom"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>by Marissa Abigail Iskandar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>A Heartwarming Experience of Parent-Teacher Collaboration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I first heard about the opportunity for parents to be directly involved in classroom teaching, I was both surprised and excited. It felt like a fresh, innovative idea\u2014one I had never experienced before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The chance to contribute to a lesson alongside the teachers was not only a privilege, but also a meaningful way to connect with my child\u2019s learning journey. It was especially encouraging to know that another parent, Ms Tan Sin Yi, would be joining the session as well. Together, we helped the children explore weather patterns through a fun, hands-on activity\u2014creating a weather mobile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This wasn\u2019t the first time my husband and I had taken part in activities at Little Seeds Preschool. Previously, we joined a \u201cShare a Talent or Read a Book\u201d session where we read stories and discussed important topics like body boundaries\u2014helping children recognise the signs of inappropriate behaviour\u2014and bullying. We wanted the children to know that it\u2019s okay to speak up, to notice when something doesn\u2019t feel right, and to seek help from a trusted adult. It was a meaningful experience for us as parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OLJ-Bukit-Batok-East-Campus-Feature-1.jpg\" alt=\"My husband and I came to school for one of the topics (Body boundaries or bullying)\" class=\"wp-image-6479\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OLJ-Bukit-Batok-East-Campus-Feature-1.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OLJ-Bukit-Batok-East-Campus-Feature-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OLJ-Bukit-Batok-East-Campus-Feature-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OLJ-Bukit-Batok-East-Campus-Feature-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OLJ-Bukit-Batok-East-Campus-Feature-1-380x507.jpg 380w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OLJ-Bukit-Batok-East-Campus-Feature-1-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OLJ-Bukit-Batok-East-Campus-Feature-1-1160x1547.jpg 1160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">My husband and I came to school for one of the topics (Body Boundaries)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left is-style-default\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-size:20px\"><strong>Our Role in a Child\u2019s Learning Journey<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left is-style-default has-regular-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">We help them become more aware of their surroundings and develop empathy for others.  I believe that as parents, our role goes beyond academic support. We are here to guide and nurture our children socially, emotionally, and spiritually. When children learn to recognise when someone needs help, they also learn how to act or seek assistance. This is a vital step toward raising compassionate individuals who will contribute positively to society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the things I appreciate most about Little Seeds Preschool is its Christian foundation. The emphasis on loving others unconditionally\u2014as God loves us\u2014resonates deeply with our family values. Children learn best by example, and the teachers and staff at Little Seeds truly embody these values. They model kindness, empathy, and care, showing our children what it means to serve from the heart. My children see this in action every day, and it has helped them grow into more thoughtful and caring individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Interestingly, while we seek to impart knowledge to our children, we are also learning from them\u2014their curiosity, sincerity, and ability to see the world without judgement. Their open hearts and minds remind us how ready they are to learn from their educators and surroundings.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"865\" height=\"565\" src=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6481\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image.png 865w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-300x196.png 300w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-768x502.png 768w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-380x248.png 380w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-800x523.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 865px) 100vw, 865px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Children during their morning assembly in Little Seeds Preschool (TSA &#8211; Bukit Batok East)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>Reflections from the Classroom<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children speak from the heart, and that honesty initially made me a little nervous. But having my own children by my side gave me courage. They were genuinely excited about the topic, which helped me feel more confident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"586\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6482\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1.png 586w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1-200x150.png 200w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1-260x195.png 260w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1-380x285.png 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 586px) 100vw, 586px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Explaining weather concepts to my son Lewis\u2019s K1 class, with the help of my Primary 1 daughter, Gaby.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I felt incredibly proud seeing all the children participate so enthusiastically. Their eagerness to learn amazed me\u2014I found myself learning from them, too. Their warmth and love were deeply touching, and the entire experience left my heart full. It was so meaningful that I would love to return and contribute again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One insight I gained was that even when it seems like children aren\u2019t paying attention, they often are. The way they answered questions showed me they absorb more than we realise. It reminded me never to underestimate them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>Challenges and Lessons Learned<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an educator at the Centre for Healthcare Simulation at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, currently teaching part-time due to family commitments, I am accustomed to teaching adults\u2014specifically Standardised Patients (SPs). In that environment, I deliver lessons in a structured, systematic way. Transitioning to teaching young children, however, was a completely different experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children have shorter attention spans and require more visual and interactive learning. What captivates adults may not hold a child\u2019s interest for long. At first, I wasn\u2019t sure how to adapt my teaching style to this new audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-abbe5815 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OLJ-Bukit-Batok-East-Campus-Feature-5-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OLJ-Bukit-Batok-East-Campus-Feature-5-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OLJ-Bukit-Batok-East-Campus-Feature-5-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OLJ-Bukit-Batok-East-Campus-Feature-5-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OLJ-Bukit-Batok-East-Campus-Feature-5-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OLJ-Bukit-Batok-East-Campus-Feature-5-380x507.jpg 380w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OLJ-Bukit-Batok-East-Campus-Feature-5-800x1066.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OLJ-Bukit-Batok-East-Campus-Feature-5-1160x1546.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OLJ-Bukit-Batok-East-Campus-Feature-5-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gaby proudly presents the weather chart she created for the K1 children.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OLJ-Bukit-Batok-East-Campus-Feature-6-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OLJ-Bukit-Batok-East-Campus-Feature-6-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OLJ-Bukit-Batok-East-Campus-Feature-6-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OLJ-Bukit-Batok-East-Campus-Feature-6-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OLJ-Bukit-Batok-East-Campus-Feature-6-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OLJ-Bukit-Batok-East-Campus-Feature-6-380x507.jpg 380w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OLJ-Bukit-Batok-East-Campus-Feature-6-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OLJ-Bukit-Batok-East-Campus-Feature-6-1160x1547.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OLJ-Bukit-Batok-East-Campus-Feature-6-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Together, we guided the class in making their own weather mobiles.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, I received valuable advice from my daughter, Acelynn Gabriella Winardhi (Gaby), who graduated from Little Seeds Preschool last year. She suggested including a weather chart to grab the children\u2019s attention, and she even offered to help create it. She also encouraged me to have a short Q&amp;A and to give out stickers as rewards for participation\u2014small gestures that made a big difference. Her input was spot on, and her involvement made me even more aware of how perceptive and capable children can be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>This experience was a powerful reminder that parenting is not a one-way street. Our children can teach us so much\u2014about patience, creativity, and the importance of meeting others where they are.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6485\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-2.png 755w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-2-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-2-200x150.png 200w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-2-260x195.png 260w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-2-380x285.png 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">It was all smiles as K1 children created colorful weather mobiles with the help of parents and teachers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>A Grateful Heart<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m deeply grateful to the teachers and principal of Little Seeds Preschool for creating such an inclusive and nurturing environment. Their openness to parent\u2013teacher collaboration is commendable, and it has brought immense value to our family. Through this experience, we have not only strengthened our bond with our children, but also grown alongside them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These moments remind us that learning is a shared journey. When parents, teachers, and children come together, something truly beautiful happens. We look forward to more opportunities to collaborate and contribute to the vibrant learning community at Little Seeds Preschool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Marissa Abigail Iskandar is a parent of K1 child attending Little Seeds Preschool (TSA &#8211; Bukit Batok East)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"How my child\u2019s \u201csimple\u201d activities became a meaningful lesson for me\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6478,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","csco_page_load_nextpost":"","csco_post_video_location":[],"csco_post_video_url":"","csco_post_video_bg_start_time":0,"csco_post_video_bg_end_time":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[54],"class_list":{"0":"post-6477","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-parenting","8":"tag-little-seeds-preschool-tsa-bukit-batok-east","9":"cs-entry","10":"cs-video-wrap"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.7.1 - 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