“Discovering the World with Open Hearts”
HELLO FEBRUARY!
FEB 2026
February at Ruh blossomed into a month rich with warmth, wonder, and meaningful connections. As we embraced the spirit of “Giving Hearts, ” our days were thoughtfully woven around nurturing care, heartfelt gratitude, and a deepening appreciation for the beauty of nature Each shared moment became an opportunity to model kindness, empathy, and generosity, strengthening the bonds within our community.
Our environment continued to serve as a living classroom, offering endless invitations for exploration and hands-on discovery. Through sensory experiences, outdoor adventures, and collaborative projects, children were encouraged to observe closely, ask questions, and engage with the world around them in thoughtful ways.
These experiences not only supported their learning and development but also fostered a growing sense of curiosity, responsibility, and connection to nature.
Toddlers
This month, our toddlers embarked on an exciting field trip to Stanes Nursery, where a beautiful variety of plants and greenery surrounded them. The children observed different kinds of plants with curiosity and interest, taking in the sights, textures and scents of the nursery environment. With guidance from a specialist, they enthusiastically sowed coriander seeds, gaining a simple yet meaningful introduction to planting and the care that helps seeds grow The experience was both joyful and enriching, leaving the children delighted and engaged.
Responsibility
In the spirit of Giving Hearts Month, the children took home the sunflower saplings they had nurtured, transferring them from glass jars into soil-filled pots and taking responsibility for their care With a sweet note reading, “Love grows with care, ” the plants were sent home for continued nurturing It was heartwarming to see families share photos of their growth, sparking meaningful conversations between educators and children and supporting language development and learning connections
Adding to the warmth of the month, the children sang songs about love, including the heartfelt line, “Where there is love, nothing is too much trouble, and there is always time, ” and joyfully sang Skinnamarink (Skinny Marinky Dinky Doo) together Through music and shared moments, they expressed kindness, joy and togetherness in simple yet meaningful ways
As part of giving back to the community, families generously donated groceries and non-perishable items to Sevashram Trust and Families for Children This collective effort reflects the compassion and empathy we strive to nurture in our children We sincerely thank our parents for bringing the spirit of generosity to life.
February also featured a special community photo shoot, with professional photographers capturing cherished moments of the month
The month reminded us that even the smallest hands can sow seeds of love and kindness, nurturing growth in both nature and our hearts.
Ruh Bridge
This month has been filled with joyful learning and meaningful experiences as we celebrated Giving Hearts Month together. In the spirit of this special time, the children decorated jars they brought from home with colorful heart cut-outs They also made beautiful sun catchers and created heart prints, adding to the festive atmosphere. Furthermore, they enjoyed a delightful food preparation activity, where they used heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut watermelon.
Giving back
We sincerely thank our parents for generously donating groceries to share with children at a local children’s home Your contributions have helped us nurture empathy and compassion in our little ones In addition, the learners had a wonderful field trip to Semmozhi Poonga, where they explored nature and created happy memories with their peers.
To wrap up the term, we organized a special community photoshoot, capturing beautiful moments of friendship, growth, and togetherness This month has gently reminded us that even the smallest hands can share love, kindness, and joy in the most meaningful ways Thank you for your continued support!
Peek into ParentWISE
February Pause for Love - Partners First
In our February edition of Parent Wise, we chose to pause for love, with the session thoughtfully hosted by our Parent Educator, Ms Hadrin. The Partners First session was created with one simple intention: to gently remind couples that before they became parents, they were partners. That bond is the foundation on which the family grows, feels safe, and learns what love truly looks like.
Parenting balance
On a breezy morning filled with warmth and cheer, couples gathered to step away from routines, responsibilities, and the constant demands of parenting. We spoke about partnership beyond roles, and why prioritising the relationship matters deeply not just for the couple, but also for their children When partners feel emotionally safe and connected, children feel secure.
We explored love languages in a simple, partner-friendly way, helping couples understand how they naturally express love and how their partner feels it best, so they can connect more intentionally and meaningfully It was a gentle reminder that love is often already there, just expressed differently, and sometimes a small shift in awareness can make all the difference Through intentional, playful games, couples rediscovered small details about each other There was laughter, reflection, and many tender moments of recognition
One of the most powerful parts of the session was a guided reflection where partners shared what they miss, what has remained unchanged, and what they deeply appreciate about each other now. The room softened as couples went back to their good old memories
We closed with a heart-melting ritual of eye gazing, a quiet reminder that beneath the roles, the rush, and the responsibilities, it is still them. Couples left with a simple yet powerful reminder that the greatest gift they can give their children is a relationship that feels steady, respectful, and full of love
Educator’s View
Love as Brain Architecture -
Divya Jayaprakash
Long before a child learns language, they are learning safety.
A toddler falls, looks up, and cries An adult kneels beside them, picks them up, and speaks softly. To an observer, it is a small, ordinary moment Yet inside the child’s brain, something profound is taking place The brain is organizing itself around a simple message: the world responds to me
Early childhood is a period of rapid brain development. Through what researchers call “serve and return” interaction, when a child signals and a caregiver responds, neural pathways responsible for emotional regulation begin to form When care is warm and consistent, the child does not only calm down in that moment; they slowly learn how to calm themselves
This ability becomes visible years later The child who was comforted learns to wait, to share, and to cooperate. Because they do not live in a constant state of emotional alarm, they can pay attention to others’ feelings Empathy grows not from being told to be kind, but from first being deeply cared for A secure child explores more freely, takes healthy risks, and forms trusting relationships Confidence, resilience, and concern for others all begin from the same root, feeling safe with another human being Children grow not only for the home in which they are raised, but also to develop themselves and to contribute positively to the wider community of which they are a part, fulfilling the purpose for which they are born
In this way, love in early childhood is not simply affection. It is architecture Each responsive interaction lays another brick in the child’s inner world When we offer steady care to young children, we are not only comforting them in the present, we are quietly shaping the kind of adults, and communities, that will exist in the future.