At Jabneh Christian Academy, learning doesn’t always look like pencils and paper. Sometimes, it looks like laughter, bright colours, and puffed cheeks as icons try their very best to blow up balloons.

Yes, today we blew balloons — and no, it wasn’t just for fun. It was a lesson.

The three-year-old icons tackled what seemed like a simple task, inflating a balloon, but discovered that this activity was both fun-filled and surprisingly challenging, requiring patience, effort, coordination, and perseverance.

Some blew a few times, and it was done. Others took several tries. Some didn’t get it at all after trying my ways.

So, what did blowing balloons teach us?

• Resilience – Trying again even when it didn’t work the first (or third) time.
• Breath Control & Focus – A subtle yet powerful way to strengthen self-regulation.
• Celebrating Others – Icons cheered when a classmate succeeded, learning joy in shared success.
• Team Support – Many icons encouraged and coached one another through the task.
• Fine Motor Coordination & Strengthening Oral Muscles – It was developmental, too!

Out-of-the-Box Learning at Jabneh

We believe in this at Jabneh: learning that connects, engages, and empowers. We don’t just teach from the book—we teach beyond the book. Every moment is a teaching opportunity. Whether it’s a science experiment, a pretend market day, or today’s balloon-blowing challenge, our icons are constantly building life skills that serve them academically, socially, and spiritually.

By teaching out of the box, we invite our icons to think creatively, problem-solve, and stretch their potential in a nurturing environment grounded in faith and wisdom.

Today was more than balloons. It was a breath of determination, joy, and purpose—the Jabneh way.

We are eagerly looking forward to the weeks to come.