The School of Play Curriculum
Kindergarten
Week Three continues to nurture confidence, imagination, and emotional growth through a blend of leadership, creativity, movement, and self-love. Students begin the week with Follow the Leader, a playful favourite that allows each child to step into a leadership role while also practising attentive listening and teamwork. They then channel their creativity through My Dream Day, drawing and sharing what their perfect day looks like, helping them express their interests, hopes, and personal joys in a positive, supported environment.
The week then shifts to imaginative movement and self-esteem-building through two complementary activities. Off to the Big Game invites children into a story-based adventure filled with stretching, balancing, and fun physical movements that strengthen coordination while bringing the narrative to life. The week concludes with Self-Love Heart Drawing, a gentle, meaningful activity in which students reflect on what makes them special and draw a heart filled with their positive qualities. Together, these activities help children explore who they are, build confidence in leading and expressing themselves, and strengthen both physical and emotional awareness, all while fostering connection, joy, and a supportive classroom community.
Weekly Lessons
Follow the Leader
Follow the Leader is a fun, energetic activity that gives young students the chance to step into the role of leader while also practising the skill of being a focused, engaged follower. As children take turns guiding the group with creative movements, whether it’s jumping, spinning, clapping, or waving, they build confidence in making decisions and expressing themselves. The game encourages students to think imaginatively, move their bodies in different ways, and experience what it feels like to lead others in a supportive, playful environment.
As students switch roles, they also learn the equally important skill of following. Carefully watching the leader, copying movements, and staying in sync helps children develop active listening, coordination, and concentration. With each turn, students practise teamwork, fairness, and mutual respect. Follow the Leader brings the group together through shared movement and creativity, helping children feel confident, connected, and excited to participate, whether they’re leading the way or following along.
My Dream Day
My Dream Day is a beautiful, creative activity that invites young students to imagine what their perfect day would look like. Through drawing, students explore the people, places, and activities that bring them joy, whether it's playing with friends, visiting a favourite spot, spending time with family, or doing something magical from their imagination. As they sketch out their dream day, children practise fine motor skills, creativity, and visual expression while reflecting on what makes them truly happy.
Once the drawings are complete, students share their dream days with the group, describing why certain moments, people, or experiences are special to them. This simple act of storytelling helps build confidence, verbal communication skills, and self-awareness. It also creates a wonderful opportunity for classmates to learn more about one another and celebrate each other's unique interests. My Dream Day is a warm, expressive activity that strengthens connection, encourages imagination, and gives every child the chance to shine.
Off to the Big Game
Off to the Big Game is a playful, story-driven movement adventure that gets students stretching, twisting, reaching, and imagining every step of the way. As they journey from home to the stadium, packing bags, hopping in cars, riding the train, squeezing into seats, and celebrating a last-minute goal, students follow along with simple physical movements that match the storyline. Each action encourages flexibility, balance, body awareness, and coordination, all wrapped in a fun narrative that keeps them engaged from start to finish.
This imaginative activity invites students to fully step into the adventure, transforming everyday moments into physical challenges that build strength and focus. Whether they’re stretching tall to see over the crowd, reaching out wide to celebrate a winning goal, or cooling down after a big day at the game, students stay active while connecting their bodies and imaginations. Off to the Big Game is a joyful blend of movement and storytelling that works perfectly as a warm-up, cool-down, or energiser, keeping students entertained while supporting their physical well-being.
Self-Love Heart Drawing
Self-Love Heart Drawing is a gentle and uplifting activity that gives young students the chance to celebrate who they are. Through drawing a large heart and filling it with words or images that represent things they love about themselves, children learn to recognise their unique strengths, talents, and positive qualities. This creative process encourages self-awareness, boosts confidence, and helps students develop a healthy sense of self-worth in a safe and supportive environment.
Once their hearts are complete, students share their creations with the group, explaining why they chose each word or picture. This simple act of positive storytelling builds verbal expression skills while strengthening the classroom community through kindness and encouragement. Self-Love Heart Drawing is a beautiful reminder that every child has wonderful qualities to be proud of, and giving them space to acknowledge and celebrate those qualities can have a powerful impact on their happiness and emotional well-being.
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