Aesthetic Day at Kinderland International Preschool @ Toul Kork, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, was a joyful celebration of creativity, beauty and imagination. Designed to engage young learners, the event allowed children to explore art, music, movement and nature, nurturing their senses and curiosity.
Preschoolers enjoying their nature walks and admiring the beauty of nature
Throughout the day, children indulged in a variety of experiences. Art stations in every classroom encouraged students to paint, draw and experiment with materials like sponges, leaves and bubble wrap. Nature walks allowed children to collect natural items such as twigs, pebbles and flower petals, while observing patterns and colours in their surroundings.
Nursery students’ leaf-printing activity
Kindergarten Two students
with their self-made flower pots
Each level explored a unique artistic focus. Nursery students created leaf-print paintings, learning about symmetry. Kindergarten One students used collected items to make nature collages, expressing personal stories through art. Kindergarten Two students painted and decorated flowerpots, filling them with seeds to add life to the preschool’s garden.
Soft instrumental music played throughout the day created a calming atmosphere for creativity. Outdoor games like “Find That Colour” and “Nature Bingo” deepened the children’s connection to the environment while engaging in playful activities.
Kindergarten One students explored the colourful outdoors and creatively turned their finds into a vibrant collage.
To reinforce personal grooming, Kindergarten children participated in a playful nail-cutting activity. They held inflated gloves as hands to cut colourful “paper nails”, to learn the importance of keeping fingernails clean and trimmed as part of good hygiene.
Meanwhile, to celebrate Earth Day, students created meaningful handprint art in the shape of the globe, reminding them that every helping hand makes a difference in caring for our Earth.
The day culminated in a mini art exhibition, where each child shared their creations, building confidence and communication skills. Aesthetic Day was more than just a fun event; it celebrated individuality, artistic expression and an appreciation for the natural world.
Preschoolers proudly displaying their creative masterpieces with joy.
At Kinderland, we believe beauty shines through the hearts and imaginations of our young creators and Aesthetic Day showcased their wonderful talents and creativity.