Monday (30/05/2011)
a) Craft: Oyster Ocean.
• What’s in it? It shall include origami crafts that kids had done before. They included little octopus, stingrays, Anglerfish, puffer fish.
• On top of that, we shall also add on these: the pearl, the eel, whales and shrimps.
b) The whale.
• The kids were guided steps to fold the whale. It’s a simple origami.
• Next, they rolled a small piece of paper and pasted them so as to look like a pearl.
• Rei immediately took out a little toy pearl from her school bag to show us.
• Then, the crafts were punched a hole and kids inserted a thread and tied a knot.
• They decided whether to hand their crafts or paste them onto the paper plates.
• Before that, the kids decorated the inner side of the paper with colour pencils and crayons.
• Then, they pasted those crafts to the proper place.
c) The Eyes.
• I used a cutter to cut the eyes for the kids and they decorated them. We shall continue with the mouth tomorrow.
Our Pomegranate friends！
Monday, May 30, 2011
The Friendly Match.
Friday (27/05/2011)
a) Group divisions.
• The Pomegranate kids got into their small groups. We discussed about our activities of the day.
b) The Friendly Match.
• We went over to Yelllow Bean class; the other 6-year old class upstairs. Cikgu had divided into 6 small groups. Thus, Pomegranate groups combined with each group. Then, the first 3 Assistants came upfront to explain about “Open and Close Game”. They were Kwong Yong, Chun Kit and Weei Xiang. Next, I explained briefly to the whole class rules of game and ways to play.
• Most groups were able to play correctly and they enjoyed themselves more at second round.
c) “Snap” Game.
• This round; Weei xiang, Jun Yu and Qian Joe explained about the game. This was a more exciting game as the kids need to react fast as well as focus. “Snap! Snap! Snap!” the phrase just got louder.
• The Friendly Match ended with little rewards for each kid. This was because our objective is to ensure Unity spirit and Sports Spirit during the play rather than the winners or losers.
d) Craft: The eel.
• Each kid was given a piece of cardboard. They drew a spiral picture similar to drawing a spiral lollipop. Then they wrote their name and decorated it before cutting along the spiral line. The eel part of the ocean animal in our Oyster Ocean Craft.
a) Group divisions.
• The Pomegranate kids got into their small groups. We discussed about our activities of the day.
b) The Friendly Match.
• We went over to Yelllow Bean class; the other 6-year old class upstairs. Cikgu had divided into 6 small groups. Thus, Pomegranate groups combined with each group. Then, the first 3 Assistants came upfront to explain about “Open and Close Game”. They were Kwong Yong, Chun Kit and Weei Xiang. Next, I explained briefly to the whole class rules of game and ways to play.
• Most groups were able to play correctly and they enjoyed themselves more at second round.
c) “Snap” Game.
• This round; Weei xiang, Jun Yu and Qian Joe explained about the game. This was a more exciting game as the kids need to react fast as well as focus. “Snap! Snap! Snap!” the phrase just got louder.
• The Friendly Match ended with little rewards for each kid. This was because our objective is to ensure Unity spirit and Sports Spirit during the play rather than the winners or losers.
d) Craft: The eel.
• Each kid was given a piece of cardboard. They drew a spiral picture similar to drawing a spiral lollipop. Then they wrote their name and decorated it before cutting along the spiral line. The eel part of the ocean animal in our Oyster Ocean Craft.
Craft: The Oyster
Thursday (26/05/2011)
a) The Practice.
• The 6 Assistants practised their instruction lines for our “Friendly Match” tomorrow.
b) Xiang Wei’s idea.
• One day, Xiang Wei brought an egg tart to school for his teabreak. Then he wanted to recycle the plastic container which looked like an oyster. However, he misplaced it.
• Thus, we decided to place our earlier origamis into the oysters’ mouth as if it’s the ocean.
c) File organization.
• The kids kept their earlier origami crafts into their plastic files. It would be easier when they use them to decorate their oyster later on.
d) The Oyster painting.
• Each kid was given 2 paper plates whereby they wrote their names on each plate. Then, they chose their favourite colour to paint the outer side of the plates.
• Some preferred blue, while some orange while some mixed both.
a) The Practice.
• The 6 Assistants practised their instruction lines for our “Friendly Match” tomorrow.
b) Xiang Wei’s idea.
• One day, Xiang Wei brought an egg tart to school for his teabreak. Then he wanted to recycle the plastic container which looked like an oyster. However, he misplaced it.
• Thus, we decided to place our earlier origamis into the oysters’ mouth as if it’s the ocean.
c) File organization.
• The kids kept their earlier origami crafts into their plastic files. It would be easier when they use them to decorate their oyster later on.
d) The Oyster painting.
• Each kid was given 2 paper plates whereby they wrote their names on each plate. Then, they chose their favourite colour to paint the outer side of the plates.
• Some preferred blue, while some orange while some mixed both.
Picture Recording: Finding Nemo.
Wednesday (25/05/2011)
a) Flash Cards.
To recap words learnt. Throughout our lessons.
b) The Rehearsal.
The 6 assistants came forward to rehearse their instructions for our “Friendly Games” on this coming Friday.
Chun Kit, Weei Xiang and Zhe Qing were quite independent. The others still need prompting.
Kids were divided into 7 groups. They chose their own members.
c) Finding Nemo Summary.
We summed up on this cartoon movie. They were interested of seagulls and pelicans. Then, I drew pictures of the characters on the whiteboard. These included the Clown Fish, Dory, the turtles, hermit crabs, sharks, lobsters, the nasty girl of the dentist, seagull and pelican, the sink, the speedboat, Anglerfish and also the goggles.
d) Picture Recording.
The kids drew their favourite part of the cartoon. The 6 year olds were more independent whereas a few 5 year olds needed more guidance.
The kids requested for picture colouring. Kids will continue drawing tomorrow as we have Wushu at 5pm.
a) Flash Cards.
To recap words learnt. Throughout our lessons.
b) The Rehearsal.
The 6 assistants came forward to rehearse their instructions for our “Friendly Games” on this coming Friday.
Chun Kit, Weei Xiang and Zhe Qing were quite independent. The others still need prompting.
Kids were divided into 7 groups. They chose their own members.
c) Finding Nemo Summary.
We summed up on this cartoon movie. They were interested of seagulls and pelicans. Then, I drew pictures of the characters on the whiteboard. These included the Clown Fish, Dory, the turtles, hermit crabs, sharks, lobsters, the nasty girl of the dentist, seagull and pelican, the sink, the speedboat, Anglerfish and also the goggles.
d) Picture Recording.
The kids drew their favourite part of the cartoon. The 6 year olds were more independent whereas a few 5 year olds needed more guidance.
The kids requested for picture colouring. Kids will continue drawing tomorrow as we have Wushu at 5pm.
The Game Assistants
Tuesday (24/05/2011)
a) Vocabulary recap
• We recapped the wordlist.
b) The Assistants.
• 5 kids volunteered to be the assistants to explain about our game rules. Today, Jun Yu volunteered. Group A consists of Chun Kit, Kwong Yong and Jun Yu who will be in-charge of the “Open and Close” Card game. Meanwhile, Group B will teach the “Snap” game whereby consists of Weei Xiang, Qian Joe ad Zhe Qing.
• At first, I got Group A to explain the game. It was funny and interesting because among their sentences, “You open 2 oyster cards. You open 2 stingray cards…etc”.
• I guided them step by step with simple instructions. Kwong Yong and Chun Kit asked me to be give the instructions to them so that they can memorise at home.
c) Finding Nemo quiz.
• Questions were asked to see if the kids could remember about the movie. We started from the beginning. We recalled the ocean animals which Nemo’s father; Marlin met when searching for the lost Nemo. Then, we continued with the last part of the movie whereby when Marlin and Dory arrived in Sydney.
• The seagull helped them but unfortunately, they saw Nemo floating in a plastic bag. Actually, it was faking its death to deceive its new owner; the scary girl. The tank gang made so much mess that eventually Nemo escaped into the dentist’s sink and all the way into the ocean. Now the kids realized that every water sources that we discharge will go through the drain, river, sea and eventually ocean. Our water sources also come from there thus; chlorine is so important to kill the bacteria.
• Finally, Marlin met Nemo but Dory was caught by fishermen. The big net pulled a school of fish with Dory in it. Nemo quickly swam upwards to encourage the fish pull themselves down. Eventually, they escaped when the net broke. Thus, Nemo with a smaller fin can just be as magical as anyone. Marlin became braver and even funnier as a Clown Fish.
a) Vocabulary recap
• We recapped the wordlist.
b) The Assistants.
• 5 kids volunteered to be the assistants to explain about our game rules. Today, Jun Yu volunteered. Group A consists of Chun Kit, Kwong Yong and Jun Yu who will be in-charge of the “Open and Close” Card game. Meanwhile, Group B will teach the “Snap” game whereby consists of Weei Xiang, Qian Joe ad Zhe Qing.
• At first, I got Group A to explain the game. It was funny and interesting because among their sentences, “You open 2 oyster cards. You open 2 stingray cards…etc”.
• I guided them step by step with simple instructions. Kwong Yong and Chun Kit asked me to be give the instructions to them so that they can memorise at home.
c) Finding Nemo quiz.
• Questions were asked to see if the kids could remember about the movie. We started from the beginning. We recalled the ocean animals which Nemo’s father; Marlin met when searching for the lost Nemo. Then, we continued with the last part of the movie whereby when Marlin and Dory arrived in Sydney.
• The seagull helped them but unfortunately, they saw Nemo floating in a plastic bag. Actually, it was faking its death to deceive its new owner; the scary girl. The tank gang made so much mess that eventually Nemo escaped into the dentist’s sink and all the way into the ocean. Now the kids realized that every water sources that we discharge will go through the drain, river, sea and eventually ocean. Our water sources also come from there thus; chlorine is so important to kill the bacteria.
• Finally, Marlin met Nemo but Dory was caught by fishermen. The big net pulled a school of fish with Dory in it. Nemo quickly swam upwards to encourage the fish pull themselves down. Eventually, they escaped when the net broke. Thus, Nemo with a smaller fin can just be as magical as anyone. Marlin became braver and even funnier as a Clown Fish.
Monday, May 23, 2011
“BINGO” Card Game
Monday (23/05/2011)
a) Vocabulary recap
• We recapped on words that kids chose for the theme. They got better and even asked me to add on new words such as oyster.
b) Our caring class.
• Last Saturday, Kwong Yong went for a surgery to remove a little lump from his skin. He said he cried a little and wasn’t that painful. Thus, I reminded the kids to be more graceful at their actions especially if they are at the playground. Again, we uttered good words towards Kwong Yong hoping that our positive magnet would speed up his recovery.
c) The 4th Game.
• Some kids kept asking me about the 4th. Game. The earlier 3 games taught last week included “Numbers”, “Open and Close”, “Snap”. The 4th game; I named it “BINGO”.
• There could be 4 to 6 players. Each player is given equal number of cards. Then they have to remove paired cards. Next, they take turn to take a card from a player. If paired up, he has to remove the paired cards. Otherwise, his number of cards will increase. The player who finishes first is the champion.
d) Group play.
• The kids were grouped into 4 and they chose their members. Meanwhile, I played with the 5 year olds. The 6 year olds were independent and managed to play all 4 games. However, they love “Snap” the most!
• We decided to share the game with 6 year old class or “Soya Bean” Class. I got volunteers who would be giving directions of how to play the games. Chun Kit and Kwong Yong decided to teach “Open and Close”. Weei Xiang and Qian Joe decided to teach “Snap”. Zhe Qing wanted to teach the “Number” game. If time allows, we will teach 3 games. Otherwise, only 2 games as kids get confused with too many new games at a time.
e) Colouring: Oyster.
• The kids coloured a picture of oyster that consist of shells, internal organs as well as a pearl.
a) Vocabulary recap
• We recapped on words that kids chose for the theme. They got better and even asked me to add on new words such as oyster.
b) Our caring class.
• Last Saturday, Kwong Yong went for a surgery to remove a little lump from his skin. He said he cried a little and wasn’t that painful. Thus, I reminded the kids to be more graceful at their actions especially if they are at the playground. Again, we uttered good words towards Kwong Yong hoping that our positive magnet would speed up his recovery.
c) The 4th Game.
• Some kids kept asking me about the 4th. Game. The earlier 3 games taught last week included “Numbers”, “Open and Close”, “Snap”. The 4th game; I named it “BINGO”.
• There could be 4 to 6 players. Each player is given equal number of cards. Then they have to remove paired cards. Next, they take turn to take a card from a player. If paired up, he has to remove the paired cards. Otherwise, his number of cards will increase. The player who finishes first is the champion.
d) Group play.
• The kids were grouped into 4 and they chose their members. Meanwhile, I played with the 5 year olds. The 6 year olds were independent and managed to play all 4 games. However, they love “Snap” the most!
• We decided to share the game with 6 year old class or “Soya Bean” Class. I got volunteers who would be giving directions of how to play the games. Chun Kit and Kwong Yong decided to teach “Open and Close”. Weei Xiang and Qian Joe decided to teach “Snap”. Zhe Qing wanted to teach the “Number” game. If time allows, we will teach 3 games. Otherwise, only 2 games as kids get confused with too many new games at a time.
e) Colouring: Oyster.
• The kids coloured a picture of oyster that consist of shells, internal organs as well as a pearl.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Bean Sprout
Friday (13/05/2011)
a) The Bean Sprout.
• The first experiment failed when we used egg paper carton to plant the seeds. We learnt that all types of paper absorb water. Then, our second experiment; we used plastic containers. They grew nicely however we totally forgot about the weekends of who’s gonna water the plants. Probably, we were too busy with mother’s Day that we for about the poor plants. This time, the third experiment; everything went smooth. Yun Xin suggested that we bring home our plants to continue planting it.
• We talked about the bean’s growth. Step 1: The bean or seed is planted either into the soil but we used cotton in the class. Step 2: With water and sunlight, the first root will grow. Step 3, a little stem can be seen and the plant shoots higher. A small leaf has grown. Step 4, It grows taller and more leves can be seen. The bean parts are wilting soon.
• This little plant is known as bean sprout and is a nutritious vegetable.
Kids: What happens if we leave the plant for a long time?
• If you bring home, you ca transfer into a pot or soil and it will grows taller and become a tree plant that produces green beans…..wow!
b) Picture Recording
• The kids recorded their experiment onto the paper. They drew the 4 stages picture.
c) Chun Kit, the caretaker.
• 2 weeks ago, the kids and I have discussed about our Pet Freshwater Turtle. “Who’s gonna take care of Girlny and Boyny” at the weekends? The kids love to volunteer. However, they have to get parents’ permission first. Then, kids must inform me so that I can call their parents to verify. Chun Kit was the first, followed by Zheng Yuan, Zhe Qing and Yun Xin. Chun Kit told me that if we want to free the turtles, his father has welcomed our good deeds into his temple pond.
• The caretaker just needs to change water daily and feed the turtles with provided palettes. Kids can play with them but hands must be washed thoroughly for hygiene. The objective: to cultivate responsibility among kids and able to follow guidelines well.
a) The Bean Sprout.
• The first experiment failed when we used egg paper carton to plant the seeds. We learnt that all types of paper absorb water. Then, our second experiment; we used plastic containers. They grew nicely however we totally forgot about the weekends of who’s gonna water the plants. Probably, we were too busy with mother’s Day that we for about the poor plants. This time, the third experiment; everything went smooth. Yun Xin suggested that we bring home our plants to continue planting it.
• We talked about the bean’s growth. Step 1: The bean or seed is planted either into the soil but we used cotton in the class. Step 2: With water and sunlight, the first root will grow. Step 3, a little stem can be seen and the plant shoots higher. A small leaf has grown. Step 4, It grows taller and more leves can be seen. The bean parts are wilting soon.
• This little plant is known as bean sprout and is a nutritious vegetable.
Kids: What happens if we leave the plant for a long time?
• If you bring home, you ca transfer into a pot or soil and it will grows taller and become a tree plant that produces green beans…..wow!
b) Picture Recording
• The kids recorded their experiment onto the paper. They drew the 4 stages picture.
c) Chun Kit, the caretaker.
• 2 weeks ago, the kids and I have discussed about our Pet Freshwater Turtle. “Who’s gonna take care of Girlny and Boyny” at the weekends? The kids love to volunteer. However, they have to get parents’ permission first. Then, kids must inform me so that I can call their parents to verify. Chun Kit was the first, followed by Zheng Yuan, Zhe Qing and Yun Xin. Chun Kit told me that if we want to free the turtles, his father has welcomed our good deeds into his temple pond.
• The caretaker just needs to change water daily and feed the turtles with provided palettes. Kids can play with them but hands must be washed thoroughly for hygiene. The objective: to cultivate responsibility among kids and able to follow guidelines well.
Card Game Continuation
Thursday (11/05/2011)
a) A glimpse.
• Our green bean is sprouting and the kids start comparing theirs to their friends and wonder why some grew higher than the others. We were so concerned what will happen at the weekends as nobody will be watering the plants. Yun Xin suggested that we bring back the plant and take good care of them.
b) “Snap” Game.
• With the same card game that we are making, we ca also play the third game i.e. “Snap”. I chose 3 kids and demonstrated to the class. A few kids said they had play games similar to this. It tests their alertness, speed and focus. Now, the kids get even more excited to finish their card game.
c) Let’s work it!
• The kids continued. This time, they received another 10 rectangle cards and had to cut them into half and continue from 21 until 40. Numbers were briefly recapped beforehand.
• The kids were more familiar and more independent. The younger kids needed more guidance.
a) A glimpse.
• Our green bean is sprouting and the kids start comparing theirs to their friends and wonder why some grew higher than the others. We were so concerned what will happen at the weekends as nobody will be watering the plants. Yun Xin suggested that we bring back the plant and take good care of them.
b) “Snap” Game.
• With the same card game that we are making, we ca also play the third game i.e. “Snap”. I chose 3 kids and demonstrated to the class. A few kids said they had play games similar to this. It tests their alertness, speed and focus. Now, the kids get even more excited to finish their card game.
c) Let’s work it!
• The kids continued. This time, they received another 10 rectangle cards and had to cut them into half and continue from 21 until 40. Numbers were briefly recapped beforehand.
• The kids were more familiar and more independent. The younger kids needed more guidance.
The Card Game
Wednesday (10/05/2011)
a) Numbers
• Briefly recapping number pattern from 1 until 50.
b) Card games.
• As the kids requested for games, thus I thought; they would love this game. It consists of hand-made card games from number 1 until 36.
• “Number Sequence” Game.
For this, every kid randomly picked a card without knowing the number. Then, they looked at their numbers. We arranged nicely, accordingly on the floor. They were excited as we called out the numbers because they need to know how to read them. Example: number 1, number 2……and continuously.”
• “Open and Close” game.
Each card has got ocean animal pictures on them. All cards arranged neatly on the floor with pictures facing the floor. A kid will first flip the card and another. If 2 pictures match, he or she gets to play another round. Otherwise, it’s the next kid’s turn. It tests our focus and memory. The champion of this round was Jun Yu who managed getting 10 cards.
c) Cutting cards.
• Each kid was given 10 strips of a rectangle card. They have to fold it and cut. Then numbered them from 1 until 20.
a) Numbers
• Briefly recapping number pattern from 1 until 50.
b) Card games.
• As the kids requested for games, thus I thought; they would love this game. It consists of hand-made card games from number 1 until 36.
• “Number Sequence” Game.
For this, every kid randomly picked a card without knowing the number. Then, they looked at their numbers. We arranged nicely, accordingly on the floor. They were excited as we called out the numbers because they need to know how to read them. Example: number 1, number 2……and continuously.”
• “Open and Close” game.
Each card has got ocean animal pictures on them. All cards arranged neatly on the floor with pictures facing the floor. A kid will first flip the card and another. If 2 pictures match, he or she gets to play another round. Otherwise, it’s the next kid’s turn. It tests our focus and memory. The champion of this round was Jun Yu who managed getting 10 cards.
c) Cutting cards.
• Each kid was given 10 strips of a rectangle card. They have to fold it and cut. Then numbered them from 1 until 20.
Water Cycle
Tuesday (10/05/2011)
a) Evaporation
• I sketched a picture of houses on the land with trees, mountains, lakes, rivers, seas, oceans and also the sun and clouds.
• Evaporation occur because of the sun and the wind. The evaporated water could be from the puddle, drain, leaves’ water, rivers or even our clothes and wet hair. Shawn mentioned that the ocean and river has got too much water for the sun to dry up.
• The water changes into gas which we can’t see. Then it rises into the sky. As trhe temperature gets colder, it creates a cloud. More and more water vapour create clouds and finally, they get colder and this is known as condensation. They will fall down as the rain known as precipitation. They will fall onto the Earth. It could be into the garden, on the car, into the river, ocean and etc. Thus, it’s possible that we are also drinking the same water that dinosaur used to drink!
b) The Water Cycle Song.
Rain and snow come down,
And they hit the ground,
Into the puddles and ground,
It’s the water cycle,
Rain……..Rain……
It’s the water cycle.
• The kids asked for explanation which we talked about the lyrics.
c) Video clips.
• We watched animated clips on water cycle. It was entertaining and kids understand better. We also listened to the water cycle song.
• Each time when it lokks like going to rain, Xing Jing will remind the class that Evaporation is over, time for rain!
d) Picture recording.
• The kids drew pictures of Water Cycle.
a) Evaporation
• I sketched a picture of houses on the land with trees, mountains, lakes, rivers, seas, oceans and also the sun and clouds.
• Evaporation occur because of the sun and the wind. The evaporated water could be from the puddle, drain, leaves’ water, rivers or even our clothes and wet hair. Shawn mentioned that the ocean and river has got too much water for the sun to dry up.
• The water changes into gas which we can’t see. Then it rises into the sky. As trhe temperature gets colder, it creates a cloud. More and more water vapour create clouds and finally, they get colder and this is known as condensation. They will fall down as the rain known as precipitation. They will fall onto the Earth. It could be into the garden, on the car, into the river, ocean and etc. Thus, it’s possible that we are also drinking the same water that dinosaur used to drink!
b) The Water Cycle Song.
Rain and snow come down,
And they hit the ground,
Into the puddles and ground,
It’s the water cycle,
Rain……..Rain……
It’s the water cycle.
• The kids asked for explanation which we talked about the lyrics.
c) Video clips.
• We watched animated clips on water cycle. It was entertaining and kids understand better. We also listened to the water cycle song.
• Each time when it lokks like going to rain, Xing Jing will remind the class that Evaporation is over, time for rain!
d) Picture recording.
• The kids drew pictures of Water Cycle.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Numbers
Monday (09/05/2011)
a) Kids’ wordlist.
• After recapping the words learnt, each kid chose their favourite word from the list. This will be helpful because they can teach learn from friends words that they aren’t sure of.
b) Where’s the water?
• After 5 days of leaving the little container of water on the shelf, it finally got dried almost to the container base. The kids were asked why?
Zhi Feng: The sun absorbed the water.
Shawn: How can it suck the water when it has no mouth or even hands to carry the container to drink the water?
Wee Hong: The sun is very powerful.
Rei: After raining, the wet floor will become dry because of the hot sun.
Teacher: How about lake, sea or ocean water? Does the sun absorb it too?
Yee Xuan: What will happen to the fish then?
• They learnt the word “evaporation” but we shall learn more about it when kids return tomorrow with more information.
c) Numbers.
• We recapped numbers from 1 until 50. The kids were encouraged to notice the number pattern.
• Then we did a dot-to-dot worksheet of an octopus. The 5-year old needed some guidance. The, they coloured the octopus.
d) The Maze
• The kids have to help a whale finds its way home to the ocean. Most kids were independent at it.
e) English Reciting Program
• Our first practice is on a Fable story: the Lion and The Mouse. First, the kids listen along with the CD. For second round, they tried reading together.
a) Kids’ wordlist.
• After recapping the words learnt, each kid chose their favourite word from the list. This will be helpful because they can teach learn from friends words that they aren’t sure of.
b) Where’s the water?
• After 5 days of leaving the little container of water on the shelf, it finally got dried almost to the container base. The kids were asked why?
Zhi Feng: The sun absorbed the water.
Shawn: How can it suck the water when it has no mouth or even hands to carry the container to drink the water?
Wee Hong: The sun is very powerful.
Rei: After raining, the wet floor will become dry because of the hot sun.
Teacher: How about lake, sea or ocean water? Does the sun absorb it too?
Yee Xuan: What will happen to the fish then?
• They learnt the word “evaporation” but we shall learn more about it when kids return tomorrow with more information.
c) Numbers.
• We recapped numbers from 1 until 50. The kids were encouraged to notice the number pattern.
• Then we did a dot-to-dot worksheet of an octopus. The 5-year old needed some guidance. The, they coloured the octopus.
d) The Maze
• The kids have to help a whale finds its way home to the ocean. Most kids were independent at it.
e) English Reciting Program
• Our first practice is on a Fable story: the Lion and The Mouse. First, the kids listen along with the CD. For second round, they tried reading together.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
A Mother’s Flower Gift.
Friday (06/05/2011)
a) My mother’s hand.
• We talked about mother’s palms and how smooth or rough they are. Most kids said that their mothers’ palms are smooth and beautiful while a few like Qian Joe said his mother’s palm is rough.
• Every wrinkle on our mother’s palm shows her commitment towards our growth. They do housework, care for us and family members as well as work in the office. Thus kids said that we must be good kids and love our parents as a great appreciation and love towards them.
b) Big hand loves little hand.
• The big hand is mother’s while the little is the kid’s. Students cut the two shapes which they completed yesterday. Then, they put the little onto the bigger one ad rolled like a flower. Then, they tucked it into a big straw and cellophantaped them.
• Next, they cut their leaves patterns and pasted on the straw. Finally, they made a small card for their mothers with messages of Mother’s Day. Eg. “I love you, mother!” or “Thank you, mother!”
c) Rehearsing their Love Game
• The kids rehearsed their Love Game questions with their friends. The they exchanged roles pretending to be a mother and a kid.
a) My mother’s hand.
• We talked about mother’s palms and how smooth or rough they are. Most kids said that their mothers’ palms are smooth and beautiful while a few like Qian Joe said his mother’s palm is rough.
• Every wrinkle on our mother’s palm shows her commitment towards our growth. They do housework, care for us and family members as well as work in the office. Thus kids said that we must be good kids and love our parents as a great appreciation and love towards them.
b) Big hand loves little hand.
• The big hand is mother’s while the little is the kid’s. Students cut the two shapes which they completed yesterday. Then, they put the little onto the bigger one ad rolled like a flower. Then, they tucked it into a big straw and cellophantaped them.
• Next, they cut their leaves patterns and pasted on the straw. Finally, they made a small card for their mothers with messages of Mother’s Day. Eg. “I love you, mother!” or “Thank you, mother!”
c) Rehearsing their Love Game
• The kids rehearsed their Love Game questions with their friends. The they exchanged roles pretending to be a mother and a kid.
Tracing Hands
Thursday (05/05/2011)
a) Vocabulary Recapped
• Kids recapped o words learnt throughout this theme. Then, we sang mother’s Day song. They loved the song a lot!
b) The “Mother’s Love Game” continuation.
• Some kids continued by pasting the 6 questions onto their “heart” card. By now, they have got 2 “Heart” cards. They inserted them through a straw and cellophane taped one of the hearts to avoid it from moving. The other heart with no questions are supposed to be moveable. That one was added a wire thread at its straw end to avoid being fallen off when playing the game.
c) Tracing hands.
• A few kids handed up their mother’s palm. Then, all students were given a colour paper to trace their own palm. Some 5 year-old kids needed some guidance. Then, they put on some glue onto each traced palm and I taught them the proper way to add on some glitterings onto the sticky palms.
a) Vocabulary Recapped
• Kids recapped o words learnt throughout this theme. Then, we sang mother’s Day song. They loved the song a lot!
b) The “Mother’s Love Game” continuation.
• Some kids continued by pasting the 6 questions onto their “heart” card. By now, they have got 2 “Heart” cards. They inserted them through a straw and cellophane taped one of the hearts to avoid it from moving. The other heart with no questions are supposed to be moveable. That one was added a wire thread at its straw end to avoid being fallen off when playing the game.
c) Tracing hands.
• A few kids handed up their mother’s palm. Then, all students were given a colour paper to trace their own palm. Some 5 year-old kids needed some guidance. Then, they put on some glue onto each traced palm and I taught them the proper way to add on some glitterings onto the sticky palms.
The “Mother’s Love Game”
Wednesday (04/05/2011)
a) Vocabulary Recapped.
• We recapped on the wordlist.
b) The questions.
• First, we read through the 6 questions as reinforcement. Those questions were thought by the kids yesterday during discussion time. Today, the kids cut coloured the second heart beautifully. Then, they cut the 6 strips of questions and pasted onto their second heart.
c) Decoration.
• We wanted to add message on the Heart’s front cover. Thus, kids wrote phrases such as, “I love you” and “Happy Mother’s day” onto colour paper and pasted onto the cover. The other heart was pasted with the “Mother’s Day” lyrics.
d) Rehearsing the questions.
• Those already finished, rehearsed the questions with their friends pretending to be mother and a kid.
a) Vocabulary Recapped.
• We recapped on the wordlist.
b) The questions.
• First, we read through the 6 questions as reinforcement. Those questions were thought by the kids yesterday during discussion time. Today, the kids cut coloured the second heart beautifully. Then, they cut the 6 strips of questions and pasted onto their second heart.
c) Decoration.
• We wanted to add message on the Heart’s front cover. Thus, kids wrote phrases such as, “I love you” and “Happy Mother’s day” onto colour paper and pasted onto the cover. The other heart was pasted with the “Mother’s Day” lyrics.
d) Rehearsing the questions.
• Those already finished, rehearsed the questions with their friends pretending to be mother and a kid.
“Mother Love Game” Rules
Tuesday (03/05/2011)
a) The 6 questions.
• The kids thought of the 6 questions for their Mother’s day game. They were:
• Do you love me? Why? * What is your favourite food? * Close your eyes ad draw…. * How does an octopus protect itself? * Name the torch light fish.
• Do an action or sing a song.
b) Mother’s Day Song.
• The kids sang the song again and explained the meaning of the lyrics.
“ My mother is the BEST! She always loves me so!
She never sighs at me! She always tries her BEST!
Oh, you are like the MAGIC STAR! You are so special!
M O T H E R………..mother, I love you!”
c) “Mother Love Game” Rules
• Mothers must answer the 6 questions before succeeding getting a gift to be made later. The kids gave opinions of gifts for their mothers. Some wanted a card, some wanted a flower, some wanted a fish and some wanted a Starfish. We voted and majority won for flowers. I asked the kids to think of ideas to make flowers and share with me the next day.
d) Colouring
Each kid was given the first Heart or Love. They can colour it nicely especially in their mother’s favourite colour….to be continued.
a) The 6 questions.
• The kids thought of the 6 questions for their Mother’s day game. They were:
• Do you love me? Why? * What is your favourite food? * Close your eyes ad draw…. * How does an octopus protect itself? * Name the torch light fish.
• Do an action or sing a song.
b) Mother’s Day Song.
• The kids sang the song again and explained the meaning of the lyrics.
“ My mother is the BEST! She always loves me so!
She never sighs at me! She always tries her BEST!
Oh, you are like the MAGIC STAR! You are so special!
M O T H E R………..mother, I love you!”
c) “Mother Love Game” Rules
• Mothers must answer the 6 questions before succeeding getting a gift to be made later. The kids gave opinions of gifts for their mothers. Some wanted a card, some wanted a flower, some wanted a fish and some wanted a Starfish. We voted and majority won for flowers. I asked the kids to think of ideas to make flowers and share with me the next day.
d) Colouring
Each kid was given the first Heart or Love. They can colour it nicely especially in their mother’s favourite colour….to be continued.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
The Gift Idea
Monday (04/05/2011)
a) Vocabulary Recap
• We recapped words learnt throughout the unit.
b) Diagnosing Experiment
• In conjunction with Earth Day, the kids planted beans because they believed more plants will make the works a better place. However, it was so strange that the plants didn’t grow and the reason was because the egg paper carton used to contain the seeds; actually absorbed all the water we gave to the beans. Hmm…..paper do absorb water. Thus, we used small plastic cups to plant. The kids were so excited to say good words to their little plants.
• We also had a container kept in the dark and another with no water. According to Tzen Yu and Wee Hong, sunlight is not needed for plant growth.
c) Rei’s puzzle.
• Edison, Rei’s brother gave her this puzzle. “Dig a hole in the sand. Water it just like making an ocean. Cover it with sand. Where’s the water? No……it’s not in the hole anymore! It has disappeared!”
• Kids were excited to guess. Most 6 years old said the water will be absorbed by the sand just like our cotton absorbed water to enable the seeds growth. Wee Hong even said that the sun probably also has dried the water. Nobody know the exact answer; thus, we had another plastic cup filled with water and we placed it on the shelf. What will happen to it tomorrow?
d) Our Mother.
• First, the kids guessed the meaning of “Mothers’ Day”. Then, they talked about their mother and what they do together with them. Most of them helped their mother to do housework such as sweeping the floor, assist with cooking, washing her car, massaging her, treat grandmother well as this will make our mother proud and etc.
e) What gift?
• We talked about the gift for our mother. Among were flowers, sun, stars, lollipops, love, fishes and etc. We thought of making it more exciting. Thus, I introduced a mini wheel cart game whereby the kids have to think of 6 quizzes for their mother. If she can answer all 6, then only will we give her the second gift. Thus, we discussed about the quizzes.
f) Craft: Wheelcart Heart colouring
• Each kid took a Heart shape and coloured beautifully….to be continued.
a) Vocabulary Recap
• We recapped words learnt throughout the unit.
b) Diagnosing Experiment
• In conjunction with Earth Day, the kids planted beans because they believed more plants will make the works a better place. However, it was so strange that the plants didn’t grow and the reason was because the egg paper carton used to contain the seeds; actually absorbed all the water we gave to the beans. Hmm…..paper do absorb water. Thus, we used small plastic cups to plant. The kids were so excited to say good words to their little plants.
• We also had a container kept in the dark and another with no water. According to Tzen Yu and Wee Hong, sunlight is not needed for plant growth.
c) Rei’s puzzle.
• Edison, Rei’s brother gave her this puzzle. “Dig a hole in the sand. Water it just like making an ocean. Cover it with sand. Where’s the water? No……it’s not in the hole anymore! It has disappeared!”
• Kids were excited to guess. Most 6 years old said the water will be absorbed by the sand just like our cotton absorbed water to enable the seeds growth. Wee Hong even said that the sun probably also has dried the water. Nobody know the exact answer; thus, we had another plastic cup filled with water and we placed it on the shelf. What will happen to it tomorrow?
d) Our Mother.
• First, the kids guessed the meaning of “Mothers’ Day”. Then, they talked about their mother and what they do together with them. Most of them helped their mother to do housework such as sweeping the floor, assist with cooking, washing her car, massaging her, treat grandmother well as this will make our mother proud and etc.
e) What gift?
• We talked about the gift for our mother. Among were flowers, sun, stars, lollipops, love, fishes and etc. We thought of making it more exciting. Thus, I introduced a mini wheel cart game whereby the kids have to think of 6 quizzes for their mother. If she can answer all 6, then only will we give her the second gift. Thus, we discussed about the quizzes.
f) Craft: Wheelcart Heart colouring
• Each kid took a Heart shape and coloured beautifully….to be continued.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Our Unforgettable moments
Friday (29/04/2011)
a) Unforgettable moments
It was indeed a great time yesterday at KLCC Aquaria. We shared about our favourite moments there. Most kids enjoyed watching the scuba diver feeding the fish especially the Giant Sting Ray. It looked really friendly and the diver was fearless of it. Qian Joe could remember how 2 small fish were swimming nearby the Sand Tiger Shark. The same with 2 small fish above the Green Turtle shell. A little fish also swam following the Giant Sting Ray. These were fishes that eat the leftover of the bigger fish and turtle.
Xing Tong said she didn’t see any Porcupine fish. Some kids could remember the Clown fish as well as the sleepy octopus sleeping in the urn. They also talked about Coatimundi whereby Ms. Susan fed them. He female lost her tai due to an accident and was saved by someone. The Male Coatimundi has got a long tail. She fed them with yoghurt.
b) Drawing and Recording
• Weei Xiang drew sharks and Moray eel. Yun Xin drew underwater tunnel.Tzen yu drew the jellyfish.Wee Hong drew the seahorse. Shawn drew the scuba diver. Kwong Yong drew the sea urchin.Xing Tong drew a huge sting ray. Yee Xuan drew the Clown Fish. Alisa drew the Moray Eel. Wee Xuan drew the Giant Sting Ray. Zhi Feng drew sharks. Natalie drew the scuba diver. Jia Xun drew the turtle. Soon Yu drew the starfish. Chia Yen drew the jellyfish. Qian Joe drew the electric eel. Rei drew the octopus. Zheng Yuan drew the octopus sleeping. Xiang Wei drew kids watching the scuba diver feeding the ocean animals.
a) Unforgettable moments
It was indeed a great time yesterday at KLCC Aquaria. We shared about our favourite moments there. Most kids enjoyed watching the scuba diver feeding the fish especially the Giant Sting Ray. It looked really friendly and the diver was fearless of it. Qian Joe could remember how 2 small fish were swimming nearby the Sand Tiger Shark. The same with 2 small fish above the Green Turtle shell. A little fish also swam following the Giant Sting Ray. These were fishes that eat the leftover of the bigger fish and turtle.
Xing Tong said she didn’t see any Porcupine fish. Some kids could remember the Clown fish as well as the sleepy octopus sleeping in the urn. They also talked about Coatimundi whereby Ms. Susan fed them. He female lost her tai due to an accident and was saved by someone. The Male Coatimundi has got a long tail. She fed them with yoghurt.
b) Drawing and Recording
• Weei Xiang drew sharks and Moray eel. Yun Xin drew underwater tunnel.Tzen yu drew the jellyfish.Wee Hong drew the seahorse. Shawn drew the scuba diver. Kwong Yong drew the sea urchin.Xing Tong drew a huge sting ray. Yee Xuan drew the Clown Fish. Alisa drew the Moray Eel. Wee Xuan drew the Giant Sting Ray. Zhi Feng drew sharks. Natalie drew the scuba diver. Jia Xun drew the turtle. Soon Yu drew the starfish. Chia Yen drew the jellyfish. Qian Joe drew the electric eel. Rei drew the octopus. Zheng Yuan drew the octopus sleeping. Xiang Wei drew kids watching the scuba diver feeding the ocean animals.
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