{"id":6633,"date":"2026-02-03T07:41:37","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T07:41:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/?p=6633"},"modified":"2026-02-05T08:24:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T08:24:24","slug":"what-if-i-forget-my-wallet-when-k2-children-ask-about-primary-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/index.php\/2026\/02\/03\/what-if-i-forget-my-wallet-when-k2-children-ask-about-primary-school\/","title":{"rendered":"“What If I Forget My Wallet?” When K2 Children Ask About Primary School\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

by Belle Lim<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An Unexpected Invitation <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When Teacher May first wrote to invite me to Little Seeds Preschool (Praiseland)<\/a>, I was both surprised and delighted. She had learnt that I was once a primary school teacher and wondered if I could share my experiences of starting Primary 1 with the children in her K2 class. Her invitation was warm and heartfelt, and I felt immediately that this was something meaningful I could offer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My purpose was simple: to share with the K2 children what Primary 1 would look and feel like, and to help ease any anxieties they might carry as they prepare for this milestone. I prepared a short presentation with photographs of typical primary school facilities and explained some of the routines and structures they could expect \u2014 classrooms, canteen queues, and the responsibility of packing their bags the day before. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stepping into Their World<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When I arrived, the class was already waiting eagerly in front of their P1 Board display. It was beautifully put together, full of pictures and words capturing their learning about primary school readiness. I even spotted a photo of the children practising pledge-taking! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Teacher May and her lively K2 class<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The moment I stepped in, they waved enthusiastically and greeted me with cheerful shouts of \u201cHi, Ms Belle!\u201d Their openness and warmth were unmistakable. They were excited for primary school, but beneath the excitement lay honest concerns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their Hopes & Worries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Giving a presentation about structures and routines to expect in Primary 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the end of the sharing session, the children settled into a circle, and I asked, \u201cWhat is one concern or thanksgiving you want to bring to God today?\u201d Their responses revealed the tender realities of their hearts: <\/p>\n\n\n\n