Let’s crawl

Wednesday (10/03/2010)

a) Marching
l Replacing the morning’s lesson, I introduced “Marching” to the kids. They have already learnt some from being a policeman.
l I got some kids to introduced. They learnt that the marching patterns are different from one organization to another as well as among countries.
l We learnt simple English instructions: “Attention!”, “Rest yourself”, “Stand up”, “Turn to your right, to the right turn”, “ST…OP, ST….OP, STOP!”
l We learnt to differentiate left and right.

b) Fast but be careful.
l In the afternoon, we learnt that sometimes; firefighters need to crawl in a narrow space. Some units also included training of putting off the bombs.
l Thus, I prepared 2 long threads tied to 2 chairs for 2 rows. I tied it low and pasted pictures of fire and bombs. The kids were told that the situation was in a burnt building. Thus upon the call of 999, they rushed to the door. As their uniform caught fire, they did STOP, DROP and ROLL. Then they saved a person ( we used a toy) and crawl under the threads. If they touch the thread, thy might get hurt. Thus, being careful is very important.
l This would be part of the test for them to obtain “Junior Firefighter Badge”.

c) Quiz
l Part of the test also tested on their speaking skill based on their learning knowledge.
l Discipline enforced as to put up their hands and waited to be called.
Questions: Who puts out fire? Where do firefighters live? What’s the emergency number? Name a tool used to put out fire. What must you do when your clothes caught fire? What must you do when there’s smoke around? Name a dangerous item.
l They were good as they could speak the correct vocabulary.

d) Flashcards
l Reinforcement of words learnt. Overall, they could read 15 words together as a class. Among: fire, fire crackers, firefighters, fire truck, fire station, hydrant, ladder, Stop, Drop and roll and etc.
Teacher: Would you like to share what you have learnt with the other friends before ending this theme? 4 year-old kids are also learning about Firefighters.
Class: Yes.
Teacher: Alright, we shall see what we can work on together.