The Orphans

Tuesday (08/02/2011)

a) a) Who is an orphan?

· I illustrated using a simple story how a happy boy suddenly became an orphan. It might sound scary but I made it otherwise. The boy used to have many things. Now I asked the kids, what things would he not have now. The kids were quiet. Thus, I asked them yes / no questions ands they started having ideas.

· Can they have new clothes now? Can they eat fast food like fried chicken now? Can they go Genting Highlands like before? Can they go to school? Can they get enough money?

· Thus, the orphans will go to Orphanage Home and stay there hoping to be cared as before. Yet, parents love is still the most unconditional.

· Orphans can be as young as from being a baby to an adult. We brainstormed together reasons for being an orphan.

Kids: Some bad people catch mummy and daddy and injure them. They might die.

Rei: Some parents get sick and die.

Teacher: Some due to flood, war, Earthquake, accidents and etc.

b) Lending a hand.

· Let’s help them.

Chun Kit: Teacher, we can bake cookies for them.

· We have invited 6 year old class to join us for charity sale as unity is more powerful. The kids shared that they can bring their books, toys, shirts and also food. Qian Joe said he can donate his Ang Pow money of RM20. However, I stressed that they should go home think about it and discussed with parents what they can donate. Things donated should be in good condition. Teacher Ng will sms to parents regarding this activity.

· This orphanage donation was actually suggested by Qian Joe and supported by his friends when we were learning about Chinese New Year. Thus, our Charity Sale is next Thursday (17/02/2011) for the kids only. We would arrange another day to visit the orphans together with the donations.

c) About Money.

· The kids love selling and buying role-play. However, they needed to know how to count and collect the money. I showed them real Malaysian note of RM1, RM5, RM10 and RM50.

· They made their own small purses and wallets. Then, each kid was given 5 pieces of blue cardboard rectangle paper. On each paper, they wrote RM1 and their names.

· At corner playing, they immediately pretend to trade.