Finnway Early Years × Wonderland Early Learning Centre Cultural Exchange
At Finnway International School, learning is not just about subjects, classrooms, and routines — it’s about people, culture, connection, and the world beyond our campus. This week, our Early Years students (ages 3–4) took part in our very first Thai–Indian Cultural Exchange with Wonderland Early Learning Centre in New Delhi, India — and it was a beautiful milestone in global learning.
What We Did
Together, our schools designed a gentle, age-appropriate programme filled with song, creativity, and shared traditions:
- Circle Time Songs
Teachers from both schools led simple, playful songs to welcome one another and set a joyful tone. - “Flowers Bloom” Song
A shared favourite that both schools included to celebrate growth, kindness, and togetherness. - Gurpurab Song (Guru Nanak Jayanti)
Students from Wonderland performed a song for Guru Nanak Jayanti, while Finnway students watched with curiosity and respect. - Loy Krathong Creative Activity
Finnway teachers guided children in making small Krathongs, introducing the meaning behind Loy Krathong in Thailand.
The exchange was calm, joyful, colourful — and most importantly, meaningful for young learners who are just beginning to understand the world around them.
Why This Matters
This cultural exchange wasn’t just an activity — it was an experience with purpose.
- Nurturing Cultural Awareness
Children were introduced to Thai and Indian celebrations in gentle, sensory-rich ways appropriate for their age. - Encouraging Respect for Diversity
By participating in each other’s traditions, students learn early that differences are something to wonder at, not fear. - Building Confidence and Expression
Singing, dressing up, and creating together encourages joyful participation and self-expression. - Developing Empathy and Mindfulness
The shared meditation song and short prayer helped children connect with values of peace, kindness, and gratitude. - Growing Global Friendships
This is only the beginning. The exchange strengthens relationships between partner schools, planting seeds of global understanding.
What Happened Next
After we shared our video, Wonderland sent back a heartfelt video in return — full of smiles, songs, and celebration. You can watch it in the comments below. 🎥💛
And this is just the first step.
Our next Cultural Exchange is planned as a live online interaction, where the children will be able to see, speak to, and react to each other in real time — creating a shared moment across borders.
Small Steps, Big Futures
When children learn early that the world is full of friends, not strangers — they grow up kinder, more confident, and more open-minded.
This is how global citizens are made.
One song. One smile. One shared celebration at a time.
Watch this space — more cultural connections are coming.