Kids' Town Learning Center

Dear Parents and Guardians,
NO CLASSES TODAY
As of 5:00 AM, September 25, 2025, PAGASA placed Metro Manila under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 due to Severe Tropical Storm Opong.
Following DepEd Order No. 022, s. 2024 (Revised Guidelines on Class and Work Suspension in Schools During Disasters and Emergencies):
- Kindergarten classes ( including Playgroup and Nursery classes) are automatically suspended in affected areas.

In the meantime, we encourage kids to continue practice writing letters and numbers.

Let us all stay safe and alert po. 🙏

Tiny hands, big imaginations! ❤️

We completely agree with this perspective and have experienced the same here at Kids Town. True learning happens when children feel safe, accepted, and free to express themselves—not just when they sit still or follow strict routines. It’s about understanding each child’s unique needs and creating an environment where they can thrive authentically.🥰

When I first showed this photo to teachers during a seminar, I asked:

“What do you observe in this classroom?”

Many said the same thing:
“Poor classroom management.”
“There’s no control.”
“One student is sleeping.”
“Others are lying on the floor.”
“It looks like they don’t respect the teacher.”

And you know what?
Those observations are valid — because that’s the lens we were taught to use.
That’s what I used to believe, too.

And it’s not easy to challenge that lens.
Especially when we’ve been trained for so long to equate control with effectiveness. Silence with learning. Uniformity with order.

But after years of working with children with diverse needs,
I’ve learned something important:

You can’t judge a classroom by who’s sitting still or following the same routine.

Because a truly inclusive classroom?
It’s not about control — it’s about intention.
It’s about knowing your learners.
Meeting them where they are.
And creating a space where they feel safe to be who they truly are.

Happy first day of August! We're so excited to embark another month of learning and laughter with our amazing kids!
Lots of fun and educational activities are planned.🙂

ANNOUNCEMENT

No classes today, July 18, 2025 Friday. Due to the possible impacts of the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) enhanced by Tropical Depression “Crising” in Metro Manila, and as a precautionary measure, Mayor Edwin L. Olivarez declares class suspension at all levels both public and private schools in Parañaque City.
STAY SAFE AND DRY.