We are fit!

Tuesday (09/03/2010)

a) Dicussion
l Before finishing the theme on Firefighters, we have to earn ourselves Junior Firefighter badges. All agreed. Thus, they are required to take up an assessment or a test. The test included 1) speaking (knowledge), 2) reading, 3) team work and 4) fitness level.
l Thus, the kids shared of different exercises. Qian Joe suggested hopping with a leg, Zheng Yuan mentioned about Jumping Jack, Foo Soon suggested about running. Then, I asked them why do Firefighters climbed the ladders. Some said to rescue cats while some to save people. Yun Wen thought that we should climb up and down the emergency staircase in the school. However, that stairs are too dangerous as they are quite high. Thus, Shi Jie said, we could use the indoor stairs. Good idea!

b) Fitness training.
l As it was raining, thus we did our exercise at the main hall. First, we did a few warm-ups. Running on the spot, swinging the arms, stretching our legs, hopping and jumping jack.
l Then, the class was divided into 2 teams. We did individual run around the triangle cone before giving high 5 to the next runner.
l Then, the kids did team task. They sat on the floor and held everyone’s shoulders just like millipede. Then they raced together around the triangle cone to reach the starting point again. Some kids moved faster and din’t wait for the rest. Thus, warnings were given.

c) We can climb!
l The kids used the gate as a climbing tool. We discussed that this activity is not allowed at home as it could be dangerous without the presence of any adults. They agreed and we started the activity. They enjoyed themselves and I was behind them in case they needed a helping hand.

d) Flashcards
l They read the cards together. They need to learn to read at least 5 words. Shi Jie said that if a Firefighter couldn’t read, they might not find the road name fast. People could die because of that!