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Day in the Life of our Kindergarten (ECE) students

Take a peek into a typical day in the life of our Kindergarten students and get a feel for why every day is a blast with theme-based learning at NIVA!

Notes on the schedule

This page provides an overview of the typical day our kindergarten students experience. Actual events may differ day-to-day.Our Nursery and K3 classes follow a slightly altered schedule

07:00 - 08:00

Drop-off @ NIVA

I arrive at school and say “Good Morning” to my teachers. The school nurse checks my temperature before I go in to play with my friends.

Student Wellbeing

Health Monitoring

Your child's health is a priority for us at NIVA. That's why we monitor our students for signs health problems dailyWe check each student's temperature and monitor for signs of illness

Nurse checking a kindergarten student's temperature in the morning

08:00

Morning Exercise

My teachers will always set a fun mood for the day with music and morning exercise! Now, I’m ready to learn!

Student health and Development

Benefits of Morning Exercise

Studies show that morning exercise boosts energy and focus, improves mood and behavior, strengthens bones/muscles and develops motor skills and coordinationThis also builds healthy habits and lays a strong foundation for an active lifestyle. Plus, the students really enjoy it!

Kindergarten students exercising together outdoors

08:30 - 9:30

Learning

Every morning, we begin our first class with circle time. We greet each other, sing songs, read and tell stories! We are learning about “Time and Season” in our literacy class today!

Theme-based learning in action

Time and Season: Literacy Class

With time and season as our theme, in our literacy class today we read stories like 'Time for Bed, Fred!In our Maths class, for example, we will also be working within the same theme, teaching our little ones how to read the clock, for instance.

Teacher showing a picture book to kindergarten students in the library

9:30

Break

We get a lot of breaks throughout the day: water, toilet breaks, and snack time. During snack time, we get to eat sliced apples, banana, watermelon, grapes, and cantaloupe!

Student health and development

Drinking Time

Every few minutes, our kindergarten team reminds students to drink water. At NIVA, basic health skills like these are taught and emphasized so that our students can lead healthy lives.Drinking water often keeps kids hydrated, improves focus and mood, aids digestion, flushes toxins, prevents headaches, boosts immunity, and establishes healthy drinking habits

Kindergarten student holding a water bottle and raising his hand

9:50 - 11:20

Learning

Back to learning! We learn things by doing and it's so much fun! We have so many different activities so it's never boring!

Theme-based learning in action

Food: Art Class

The 'Food' theme is an important one for students. We learn about nutrition, food sources, food cultures, cooking, and so much more!

Kindergarten student painting at an easel

11:20 - 12:30

Lunch

I get so excited when it’s lunch time! The menu every day has healthy food groups: vegetables, fruit, grain foods, dairy, and protein. We have been learning about food waste, so I always try to finish my lunch.

Learning during lunch

Learning even outside the classroom

At NIVA, lunch is still part of learning. During this hour, students learn about nutrition, how to use utensils properly, how to not waste food and much more!

Kindergarten student giving a thumbs-up during lunch

12:30 - 14:00

Nap Time

We — nursery, K1, and K2 — take a nap after lunch. Our teachers help us understand that nap time is important us as helps us grow and stay healthy!

Student health and Development

Developmental Benefits of Napping

Nap time is an important kindergarteners as it aids their growth, increase attention span, boost learning abilities, and supports overall wellness. Our K3 students, however, follow a slightly different schedule.Our K3 class has outgrown afternoon naps and instead uses that time to engage in valuable lessons and activities carefully designed to transition them to Grade 1's higher physical and academic expectations.

Blue sleeping mats laid out for kindergarten nap time

14:00 - 14:30

Learning

I feel so much energy after my power nap! In Life Skills class today, we are learning to communicate how to sell, buy, and identify different vegetables.

Theme-based learning in action

Food: Life Skills Class

Building on knowledge and skills obtained from other classes, in this roleplay, students get to practice identifying food, counting and addition, and basic phrases used in the market place.

Kindergarten students exchanging toy food in a supermarket roleplay

Friday Mornings

Tae Kwon Do & Ballet

Yay!! We get to learn Ballet and Tae Kwon Do today! It's so much fun to move our bodies. The teachers are always super kind to us too!

Student health and Development

Benefits of Tae Kwon Do and Ballet

Kindergarten students can gain physical fitness, coordination, focus, and self-discipline from learning tae kwon do and ballet. These activities build strength and control in young bodies and minds.

Kindergarten student practicing ballet with her teacher
Kindergarten students practicing taekwondo outdoors

Notes on the schedule

This page provides an overview of the typical day our kindergarten students experience. Actual events may differ day-to-day.Our Nursery and K3 classes follow a slightly altered schedule

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

This is the first time my child is going to school. How should I prepare my child for the start of the year?
Congratulations for another big step for your child! To prepare your child for the start of nursery or kindergarten, we recommend:
  • Creating a routine using the school's schedule as a model. This will help the child ease into waking up at the right time, getting hungry during designated snack and meal times, and so on.
  • Talking to your child about what to expected at school
  • Reading fun stories about going to school
  • Practicing separation if your child has never been away from you before. This will help ease their seperation anxiety on the first few days of school!
Apart from regular classes, does NIVA provide any special subjects?

Yes, swimming, and the choice between tae kwon do and ballet are built-in to our program.

How long does it take for students to be able to communicate in English?

There are no magic numbers here. This varies from child to child depending on various factors, such as age, personality, and parent participation with English practice at home. But don't worry, at NIVA, we continuously assess your child's progress and personalize our program to best suit for their needs and pace.

How does NIVA assess a child's development?

NIVA Kindergarten uses an assessment method called skills-based grading. For more details about its benefits over traditional grading methods as well as how it works, please feel free to contact our Kindergarten Department.

Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)The Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment (ONESQA)The Ministry of Education (MOE)The Office of Private Education Commission (OPEC)East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS)International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT)