A Learning Star

𝙒𝙚𝙡𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙋𝙚𝙚𝙠𝙤 & 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙜𝙤, 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙖𝙙𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙃𝙪𝙜𝙜𝙮𝙥𝙖𝙡𝙨!🧸

A cuddly little companion made for moments of comfort, calm and happiness in our Center!

Farewell to Teacher Amanda❤️

It’s such a bittersweet moment saying goodbye to you. We are so happy and proud of you as you begin your Master’s journey, but we will truly miss having you with us.

Thank you for all the love, patience, laughter, and wonderful memories you have shared with us. We will always remember your kindness, your encouragement, and all the little moments that made our days special.

From all of us
A Learning Star

𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟔 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐄𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬!

This week, our little learners are practising how to keep cool and be a good sport!

It’s wonderful to see their progress as they learn to socialise, take turns, manage their emotions, handle winning and losing, and be supportive friends.

Every small step is a big achievement — and we’re so proud of how much they’re growing in their social skills! 🌱✨

✍️ 𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴!

Through tracing on a cardboard, children strengthen their pencil control, hand-eye coordination, concentration, and fine motor skills. These simple activities help little learners develop the confidence and muscle memory needed before they begin writing letters and numbers.

Learning becomes meaningful when tiny hands explore, practice, and grow—one pattern at a time. ✨

1 September 2026 — We were grateful to meet the principal and teachers of Tadika Puncak Ilmu ! Our workshop today focus on building understanding and confidence in supporting children with autism in the preschool setting.

We explored what autism may feel like from a child’s perspective, understood the function behind behaviours, and shared practical strategies teachers can use in the classroom.

Thank you to the principal and teachers of Tadika Puncak Ilmu for your openness and commitment to learning. We look forward to more opportunities to collaborate with preschools and strengthen inclusive support for every child. 💙

For collaboration, you are welcome to contact Ms Joon.

🌟 Learning, Connecting, and Growing!

Our team at A Learning Star just wrapped up an incredible experience at the 10th National Early Childhood Intervention Conference (NECIC) right here in Kuching!

We spent 3 days diving deep into how to make preschool school inclusion a reality, gaining invaluable insights on practical ways to support children with neurodiversity.

Beyond the powerful sessions, the absolute highlight was connecting with so many passionate educators, therapists and advocates who share our vision.

# Making Inclusion Work: From Belief to Practice. NECIC2026

💙 A Meaningful Learning Experience at the SPELL Workshop!

On 21-23 August 2026, Ms Joon had the opportunity to attend the SPELL Workshop organised by KMCC, Kuching.

🔹 S — Structure
Creating consistency, predictability, and clear routines.

🔹 P — Positive Approaches & Expectations
Recognising strengths, abilities, and potential.

🔹 E — Empathy
Understanding the individual’s perspective, communication, and experiences.

🔹 L — Low Arousal
Reducing stress, anxiety, and sensory overload by creating a calm environment.

🔹 L — Links
Building meaningful relationships and strong connections with families, professionals, and the wider community.

One of the most impactful moments was hearing Cassandra and Jacquelyn share their personal experiences and journeys. Their stories reminded us that behind every behaviour is a person who deserves to be understood, respected and heard.

✨ The biggest takeaway: Never break the trust that someone places in you.

Trust takes time to build, but can be lost in a moment. As therapists, we have the responsibility to create a safe space where every individual feels valued, respected and understood.

Thank you, to the speakers for sharing so openly and reminding us that empathy, trust and genuine connection truly matter. 💙

PEERS®️ for Preschoolers

We’re excited to share that our 2nd batch of PEERS®️ for Preschoolers is now officially going-on at A Learning Star!

It’s wonderful to see our little learners coming together to practise important social skills, communication and friendship-building skills through fun, structured and supportive activities.

Every session is an opportunity to learn, practise and grow together.

A big thank you to our wonderful parents for being part of the journey and supporting their children’s learning beyond the classroom.

Here’s to another meaningful PEERS®️ journey!

Thank you Brainbow USM for the knowledge and training!

We are grateful to have had the opportunity to learn more about MyBacaUji®️ and to be part of this journey towards early identification , better understanding and appropriate support for children with learning difficulties🥰

Congratulations, Teacher Mary & Teacher Stef! 🎉

We are proud to celebrate Teacher Mary and Teacher Stef for successfully completing the MyBacaUji© training last Saturday and becoming Certified MyBacaUji© Dyslexia Assessors! 👏📚

Designed for health and educational professionals, MyBacaUji© provides a standardised assessment approach tailored to the Malaysian context. The assessment supports the identification of dyslexia-related difficulties through phonological processing, helping professionals better understand a child’s reading, spelling and writing challenges.

With comprehensive training, our certified assessors are equipped to administer and interpret MyBacaUji© assessments with confidence and consistency.

🌱 Early identification can make a difference.
By identifying children’s learning difficulties earlier, MyBacaUji© aims to support evidence-based reading remediation and improve educational outcomes for children.

At A. Learning Star, we are committed to continuously upgrading our professional knowledge and skills so we can provide better support for children and families.

Congratulations once again, Teacher Mary & Teacher Stef!