Meraki International Preschool

Happy Birthday, little Oleena dear,
Now you are two — such a special year,
With tiny steps and laughter so bright,
You fill our hearts with pure delight.

Sweet little girl, so gentle and kind,
With curious eyes and a playful mind,
Each little moment, each smile you share,
Shows how much love is growing there.

At Meraki, we watch you grow each day,
Learning, laughing, and loving play,
Our littlest star, shining so true,
A beautiful future is waiting for you. ✨

Happy Birthday, Dinsara dear,
A shining star we all hold near.
Learn and grow in every way,
Brighter with each passing day.

Little Dinsara, full of cheer,
Spreading smiles year by year.
With love and care, you grow so bright,
Like a star that shines with light.

At Meraki, you learn and play,
Building dreams day by day.
Kind and smart in all you do,
A happy future waits for you. ✨

🌱 Teaching Discipline & Good Habits from Early Childhood.

As we always say, what a child learns in their early years shapes their entire life. The habits we build in children today become their personality tomorrow.
That’s why it’s important to start teaching life values from a very young age — not later.
One of the most important qualities we must develop in children is orderliness and cleanliness. These are not just habits, but lifelong skills.

✨ Simple Ways to Build Good Habits in Kids.

🔹 Start the day with responsibility.

Teach children to tidy their bed after waking up.
Even small actions like arranging pillows and folding blankets build discipline.

🔹 Let them do things on their own.

Don’t rush to do everything for them.
Guide them to brush their teeth, button their clothes, and manage simple tasks independently.

🔹 Teach personal cleanliness.

Help them understand the importance of clean clothes and body hygiene from a young age.

🔹 Make cleaning up a fun activity.

After playtime, encourage children to pack their toys.
Do it together with love and guidance:
👉 “Let’s clean up together!”

🔹 Encourage creative activities.

Craft work helps children learn:
Focus
Patience
Completing tasks
Working neatly.

🔹 Give small responsibilities.

Let them wash their cup or plate with guidance.
This builds independence and confidence.

🌟 Why This Matters

Children who learn these habits:
😃Become responsible
😃Stay organized
😃Complete tasks properly
😃Grow into confident individuals.

What we plant today is what we harvest tomorrow.
If we teach good habits early, we raise children who are ready for the future.
Let’s raise children who are not just smart — but also disciplined, responsible, and kind 💛

✍️ Author
Mrs. Iresha Jayarathna
📞 077 0244363
Dip in Eng (LBS, Wigan & Leigh UK)
Dip in CET – InTEYL, TEIL
Teacher of CALSDA
English Medium NVQ-4 in Early Childhood Care and Development
Dip in Preschool & Montessori Method
Teacher of Cambridge & Edexcel Syllabus.

Happy Birthday, Ramiru dear,
A special day is finally here.
With smiles, laughter, games to play,
We celebrate you at Meraki today.

Friends and teachers gather around,
Joy and happiness all around.
Candles glowing bright and clear,
A wonderful birthday full of cheer.

May your dreams grow big and bright,
Like stars that sparkle in the night.
Keep learning, laughing, having fun,
Your amazing journey has just begun.

✨ Happy Birthday, Ramiru! Everyone at Meraki Preschool wishes you a day full of joy, cake, and beautiful memories. 🎉

Today at Meraki International Preschool, our little learners explored a fun and creative activity called Shadow Drawing. Children used small objects and toys to create shadows using light and then traced those shadows on paper.
This simple activity helps children develop observation skills, creativity, and hand control. It also introduces them to basic science concepts like light and shadow while improving their fine motor skills and concentration. Most importantly, the children enjoy learning through play and imagination.
At Meraki International Preschool, we believe children learn best when learning is fun, creative, and hands-on.

Today at Meraki Preschool we cheer and say,
Happy Birthday to Nisheli on her special day.
With smiles, laughter, and friends at play,
We celebrate your joy in every way. 🎂

Balloons, games, and happy cheer,
Your special birthday moment is finally here.
With teachers and friends by your side today,
We share your happiness in a wonderful way. 🎈

May your days be bright and your dreams grow high,
Like colourful balloons floating in the sky.
From the Meraki family with love so true,
Happy Birthday and best wishes to you! 🎉

🌟 Development of Preschool Children (Ages 3–4)
Children between 3 and 4 years grow very quickly in many areas of development. During this stage, they begin to understand their emotions, improve their language skills, and develop stronger social and physical abilities.

🔹 Emotional Development
• Understand feelings like happy, sad, angry, and afraid
• Show love and care for family and friends
• Start managing emotions with growing confidence

🔹 Thinking and Learning
• Ask many questions like why, what, and where
• Learn shapes, colours, numbers, and opposites
• Can count small objects and remember rhymes

🔹 Play and Social Skills
• Play becomes an important way of learning
• Start making friends and playing in small groups
• Enjoy imaginative play like pretending to be a doctor or teacher

🔹 Language Development
• Begin using longer sentences (3–6 words)
• Enjoy telling stories and conversations
• By age 4, most adults can understand their speech clearly

🔹 Physical Development
• Become more active with running, jumping, and climbing
• Can throw and catch a ball or ride a tricycle
• Start drawing shapes and using crayons and scissors

🔹 Daily Life Skills
• Begin dressing and feeding themselves
• Many children are toilet trained
• Enjoy family routines and activities together

⭐ Reading, creative play, outdoor activities, and conversations help children grow into confident and happy learners.

✍️ Educational Content by:
Mrs. Iresha Jayarathna
📞 077 0244363
Dip in Eng – LBS (Wigan & Leigh, UK)
Dip in TEYL / TEIL.
English Medium NVQ-4 in Early Childhood Care & Development.
Dip in Preschool & Montessori Method.
Teacher of CALSDA elocution.
Teacher of Cambridge & Edexcel Syllabus.

Happy Birthday, dear Yenuli, today is your special day,
At Meraki Preschool we celebrate with smiles and play.
With laughter, joy, and friends so true,
We are very happy to celebrate you. 🎂

You bring bright smiles to everyone around,
In our classroom your happy voice is a lovely sound.
Playing, learning, and growing each day,
You make Meraki brighter in every way. 🎈

May your dreams grow big and your days stay bright,
Filled with happiness, laughter, and light.
From teachers and friends who care for you,
Happy Birthday Yenuli — we celebrate you! 🎉