Friday (24/06/2011)
a) Vocbulary recap.
We recapped words that we learnt earlier. Among: sports, games, run, hop, skip, medal, gold, silver, bronze, badminton, bowling, etc.
b) More about bowling.
Yun Xin: A bowling ball has got 3 holes.
Thus, to choose a ball, one must fit his or her fingers into the holes. They must feel comfortable. Besides, one must choose a ball which is not too heavy. The lightest ball could range from 4kg to as heavy as 18kg. Kwong Yong is 15kg. Thus, we tried carrying him to have an idea of 15kg.
Bowlers roll the ball through the alleys before hitting the pins.
c) Discussion about Bowling Match.
The kids said they preferred team match. This time they hoped to get a trophy rather than medal.
Chun Kit said he could share his toy bowling set with us Weei Xiang too agreed to lend us his bowing balls. We are looking forward as these balls have got 3 holes.
d) Video Clips.
We watched clips that showed Youth International Championship. Each bowler wore t-shirts representing different countries. They bowled using different tactics. The kids were amazed at their styles. Some balls rolled sideways, some could spin….Wow!
We also watched clips that show kids bowling fun game using colourful pins and balls.
e) Bowling Time!
* We made a long line to practise rolling styles. Then, we played bowling to enhance our skill.:)
Our Pomegranate friends！
Monday, June 27, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Let’s Bowl!
Thursday (23/06/2011)
a) Size
* First, I drew a circle on he board. The kids guessed the item. Answers varied: balls, Angry bird’s head, shuttlecock top, an eye, a stomach and etc.
* Then, I sketched different sizes and kids guessed.
* Tiny ball, small ball, medium-sized ball, big ball and gigantic ball.
b) Ways To Play.
How can we play with a ball? We brainstormed together.
I can catch a ball, throw, hit, bounce, roll, juggle, spin, make, kick and smash a ball!
c) Ball Exercise.
The class was divided into 2 rows. They faced each other.
1) We threw and caught the ball. (High throw and chest throw).
2) We bounced the ball, threw and caught it.
3) We kicked the ball lightly with our foot.
4) We rolled the ball from front to back.
Along the process, arguments were everywhere. Thus, I highlighted on teamwork and unity, well-mannered ways to speak properly as encouragement to friends rather than scolding them!
Marks were given to understand the meaning of team work.
d) A Bowling Game.
I briefly introduced the vocabulary: Bowler, ball, pin and bowling alley.
Each player has got 2 chances to roll their ball towards the pins. If all fell at the time, it’s called “STRIKE”.
The kids queued to roll the pins down Initially, they threw which was wrong Then, they learnt to roll better.
Funny thing is the kids started to analyse the best way to arrange the pins. Some arranged it in straight line, some in square, in circle and some against the wall. Finally, the pyramid shape is the easiest to be knocked down.
a) Size
* First, I drew a circle on he board. The kids guessed the item. Answers varied: balls, Angry bird’s head, shuttlecock top, an eye, a stomach and etc.
* Then, I sketched different sizes and kids guessed.
* Tiny ball, small ball, medium-sized ball, big ball and gigantic ball.
b) Ways To Play.
How can we play with a ball? We brainstormed together.
I can catch a ball, throw, hit, bounce, roll, juggle, spin, make, kick and smash a ball!
c) Ball Exercise.
The class was divided into 2 rows. They faced each other.
1) We threw and caught the ball. (High throw and chest throw).
2) We bounced the ball, threw and caught it.
3) We kicked the ball lightly with our foot.
4) We rolled the ball from front to back.
Along the process, arguments were everywhere. Thus, I highlighted on teamwork and unity, well-mannered ways to speak properly as encouragement to friends rather than scolding them!
Marks were given to understand the meaning of team work.
d) A Bowling Game.
I briefly introduced the vocabulary: Bowler, ball, pin and bowling alley.
Each player has got 2 chances to roll their ball towards the pins. If all fell at the time, it’s called “STRIKE”.
The kids queued to roll the pins down Initially, they threw which was wrong Then, they learnt to roll better.
Funny thing is the kids started to analyse the best way to arrange the pins. Some arranged it in straight line, some in square, in circle and some against the wall. Finally, the pyramid shape is the easiest to be knocked down.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Badminton Medal Ceremony
Wednesday (22/06/2011)
a) The Practice
• We practised marching forward to receive the medals. Kids learnt to marched smartly, shake hands well and saying “Thank you” and bow.
• Gold medal goes to Jun Yu, Silver medal goes to Weei Xiang and the Bronze medal goes to Qian Joe. These kids were to stand on chairs while the others were to stand beside the winners on the floor.
• The other kids were awarded “Determined Player” for the effort they put in.
• Then, we practised singing Malaysian National Anthem, “Negaraku”.
b) Our VIP Guest.
• We invited our Assistant Principal to give away medals to the excited kids.
• We marched to the school garden and queued in position. We greeted her and she gave away medals to the Gold, Silver and Bronze players. Meanwhile, I gave medals to the other kids who were very determined at the Badminton Match.
• Upon a question asked, “Is Badminton easy?”
Kids: “Not….not easy but we practised hard and have improved!”
c) Recording and Colouring.
• We recalled moments of our Badminton training and match. I drew some pictures on the board. The 6 year-old kids were encouraged to draw while the 5 year-old kids have the option to draw or colour pictures prepared for them. They just loved badminton!
a) The Practice
• We practised marching forward to receive the medals. Kids learnt to marched smartly, shake hands well and saying “Thank you” and bow.
• Gold medal goes to Jun Yu, Silver medal goes to Weei Xiang and the Bronze medal goes to Qian Joe. These kids were to stand on chairs while the others were to stand beside the winners on the floor.
• The other kids were awarded “Determined Player” for the effort they put in.
• Then, we practised singing Malaysian National Anthem, “Negaraku”.
b) Our VIP Guest.
• We invited our Assistant Principal to give away medals to the excited kids.
• We marched to the school garden and queued in position. We greeted her and she gave away medals to the Gold, Silver and Bronze players. Meanwhile, I gave medals to the other kids who were very determined at the Badminton Match.
• Upon a question asked, “Is Badminton easy?”
Kids: “Not….not easy but we practised hard and have improved!”
c) Recording and Colouring.
• We recalled moments of our Badminton training and match. I drew some pictures on the board. The 6 year-old kids were encouraged to draw while the 5 year-old kids have the option to draw or colour pictures prepared for them. They just loved badminton!
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
The Champions
Tuesday (21/06/2011)
a) My Father’s Day sharing.
• The kids shared about their father’s day celebration.
Zhe Qing: My father could catch the ball easily.
Chun Kit: My father could juggle balls well.
Tzen Yu: I threw the ball very far but my father could catch it well.
Xing Tong: My father was sick so we didn’t play. However, he sang a song for me.
Kwong Yong: I felt so happy when my father hugged me after the game. I ‘ve always wanted his love.
b) Badminton Match continuation.
• Since Yun Xin has got a sore throat, I decided that we play badminton indoor rather than at the playground. The kids got excited and ended up we played the games indoor.
• Today’s game was the final match. It was the winners versus the winners. The runner-ups supported their friends and will be awarded “Determined Medals” if they had played persistently.
• Finally, the last few players were Qian Joe vs. Jun Yu, Weei Xiang vs. Alisa. The champion was Jun Yu, first runner up was Weei Xiang and second runner up was Qian Joe.
• Only Kwong Yong could not accept his defeat easily. I explained to the class that it’s normal to win and lose. Runner ups will have to work harder. He still sobbed and asked to be given chances.
c) Video clip: Prize giving ceremony.
* This video clip featured Silver and Gold recipients. The Silver recipients were not crying while the Gold champions were not boastful. In fact, they showed sports spirit! So, to be the champion, we have to work harder and smarter.
• After watching, this; Kwong Yong felt better and I believe a lot of kids would work harder to achieve success in their future.
d) Craft: The Medals.
• As I promised, I’ve prepared medals for the top 3 and also the other determined players as encouragement. They were painted beautifully and kids just need to paste their photos, the titles and decorate their medal.
• Tomorrow, we shall have a simple prize giving ceremony.
e) Discussion
• Kids discussed what they wanted to lern further.
Chun Kit: bowling!
Zhe Qing: Hua Hoop competition.
Weei Xiang: Basketball………….
• We’d definitely combine sports and games together to have indoor and outdoor activities .
a) My Father’s Day sharing.
• The kids shared about their father’s day celebration.
Zhe Qing: My father could catch the ball easily.
Chun Kit: My father could juggle balls well.
Tzen Yu: I threw the ball very far but my father could catch it well.
Xing Tong: My father was sick so we didn’t play. However, he sang a song for me.
Kwong Yong: I felt so happy when my father hugged me after the game. I ‘ve always wanted his love.
b) Badminton Match continuation.
• Since Yun Xin has got a sore throat, I decided that we play badminton indoor rather than at the playground. The kids got excited and ended up we played the games indoor.
• Today’s game was the final match. It was the winners versus the winners. The runner-ups supported their friends and will be awarded “Determined Medals” if they had played persistently.
• Finally, the last few players were Qian Joe vs. Jun Yu, Weei Xiang vs. Alisa. The champion was Jun Yu, first runner up was Weei Xiang and second runner up was Qian Joe.
• Only Kwong Yong could not accept his defeat easily. I explained to the class that it’s normal to win and lose. Runner ups will have to work harder. He still sobbed and asked to be given chances.
c) Video clip: Prize giving ceremony.
* This video clip featured Silver and Gold recipients. The Silver recipients were not crying while the Gold champions were not boastful. In fact, they showed sports spirit! So, to be the champion, we have to work harder and smarter.
• After watching, this; Kwong Yong felt better and I believe a lot of kids would work harder to achieve success in their future.
d) Craft: The Medals.
• As I promised, I’ve prepared medals for the top 3 and also the other determined players as encouragement. They were painted beautifully and kids just need to paste their photos, the titles and decorate their medal.
• Tomorrow, we shall have a simple prize giving ceremony.
e) Discussion
• Kids discussed what they wanted to lern further.
Chun Kit: bowling!
Zhe Qing: Hua Hoop competition.
Weei Xiang: Basketball………….
• We’d definitely combine sports and games together to have indoor and outdoor activities .
Monday, June 20, 2011
Badminton Match
Monday (20/06/2011)
a) A E I O U
• Last week, Zhe Qing suggested that we play this game. I asked the kids to explain rules of the games and they were quite good and excited. We played in batches at first with 6 years old doing the demonstration.
b) The mini helicopter
• Shawn shared his game of mini helicopter. It has got a light and a pair of wings to help it fly. The kids took turns to fly this at the garden. Shawn guided us and oh…..yes…it was cool and fun!
c) Badminton Match
• The kids chose their pairs and for this match, we shall be selecting winners of “Gold, Silver and Bronze” medal. The others who were determined at playing will be awarded “Determined Medal”.
• Kids learnt that: winners and runners up are in every game. Losing is a step nearer of being better at next game.
• They learnt to cheer positively rather than uttering unpleasant phrases such as “That’s not good, I’m better and etc”.
• Cheers: Go, go, go Qian Joe……You can do it Xing Tong and etc.
d) Results
• The kids were all determined at the match and our winning points were only 7 as decided by the kids. Of the 18 kids, 4 will qualify for the semi final round tomorrow. They are Qian Joe, Jun Yu, Alisa. Weei Xiang and Yun Xin will be competing tomorrow as they were absent today. Yee Xuan said, “It was a fun day!” Indeed…..games and sports are fun!
a) A E I O U
• Last week, Zhe Qing suggested that we play this game. I asked the kids to explain rules of the games and they were quite good and excited. We played in batches at first with 6 years old doing the demonstration.
b) The mini helicopter
• Shawn shared his game of mini helicopter. It has got a light and a pair of wings to help it fly. The kids took turns to fly this at the garden. Shawn guided us and oh…..yes…it was cool and fun!
c) Badminton Match
• The kids chose their pairs and for this match, we shall be selecting winners of “Gold, Silver and Bronze” medal. The others who were determined at playing will be awarded “Determined Medal”.
• Kids learnt that: winners and runners up are in every game. Losing is a step nearer of being better at next game.
• They learnt to cheer positively rather than uttering unpleasant phrases such as “That’s not good, I’m better and etc”.
• Cheers: Go, go, go Qian Joe……You can do it Xing Tong and etc.
d) Results
• The kids were all determined at the match and our winning points were only 7 as decided by the kids. Of the 18 kids, 4 will qualify for the semi final round tomorrow. They are Qian Joe, Jun Yu, Alisa. Weei Xiang and Yun Xin will be competing tomorrow as they were absent today. Yee Xuan said, “It was a fun day!” Indeed…..games and sports are fun!
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
A Friendly Match
Tuesday (14/06/2011)
a) Father’s Day discussion.
• I asked the kids’ ideas on Father’s Day gift. Some said, “Kung Fu Panda, a big love and a car”. Tzen Yu mentioned “medal” and I thought great as it relates to our Games and Sports theme. But….are we just going to give the medal to our fathers easily? We decided to have a game with our fathers before awrading them the medal; just as we did for Mother’s Day. I asked the kids to think about the game.
• We sang “The Father’s Day” song. It was to the tune of “Digi: I will follow you”.
b) Badminton Rules.
• We recapped some vocabulary: badminton, shuttlecock, racquet.
• I highlighted some important rules such as: 2 teams, body or racquet aren’t suppose to touch the net, serve the shuttlecock below the waist height, no shuttlecock resting on the racquet, serve cross court and the full score is 21 points. The kids decided that Kindergarten Badminton score should be 7…ohhh….okay! Unlike football and basketball, badminton is being judged by an “Umpire”.
c) Analsying.
• We analysed yesterday’s performance. Kids get more confident and were better focused and hitters. They were more tolerant as a team.
• However, the shuttlecock seems to be quite small for them to hit better. Thus, our objective of today is to strengthen our eye, hand and body movement.
• 1) 2 shuttlecocks were tied to the playground ceiling so that kids can focus at hitting them.
• 2) 2 small boxes were prepared whereby kids were to throw plastic balls into the boxes. This requires good aim! They loved it!
• 3) Badminton practice of single player.
• Thus, for the next half hour; the kids took turns to play at those 3 sections. Everyone got a hold of badminton much better.
d) A Friendly Match.
• I invited Teacher Pik Xia for a game. The kids observed how we played and how the points were awarded. They learnt a few cheers such as, “Go..go..go….Teacher!” “Focus teacher!” “You can do it!”
• The match ended with 10-9 and we awarded Teacher Pik Xia with a medal for the Friendly Match.
a) Father’s Day discussion.
• I asked the kids’ ideas on Father’s Day gift. Some said, “Kung Fu Panda, a big love and a car”. Tzen Yu mentioned “medal” and I thought great as it relates to our Games and Sports theme. But….are we just going to give the medal to our fathers easily? We decided to have a game with our fathers before awrading them the medal; just as we did for Mother’s Day. I asked the kids to think about the game.
• We sang “The Father’s Day” song. It was to the tune of “Digi: I will follow you”.
b) Badminton Rules.
• We recapped some vocabulary: badminton, shuttlecock, racquet.
• I highlighted some important rules such as: 2 teams, body or racquet aren’t suppose to touch the net, serve the shuttlecock below the waist height, no shuttlecock resting on the racquet, serve cross court and the full score is 21 points. The kids decided that Kindergarten Badminton score should be 7…ohhh….okay! Unlike football and basketball, badminton is being judged by an “Umpire”.
c) Analsying.
• We analysed yesterday’s performance. Kids get more confident and were better focused and hitters. They were more tolerant as a team.
• However, the shuttlecock seems to be quite small for them to hit better. Thus, our objective of today is to strengthen our eye, hand and body movement.
• 1) 2 shuttlecocks were tied to the playground ceiling so that kids can focus at hitting them.
• 2) 2 small boxes were prepared whereby kids were to throw plastic balls into the boxes. This requires good aim! They loved it!
• 3) Badminton practice of single player.
• Thus, for the next half hour; the kids took turns to play at those 3 sections. Everyone got a hold of badminton much better.
d) A Friendly Match.
• I invited Teacher Pik Xia for a game. The kids observed how we played and how the points were awarded. They learnt a few cheers such as, “Go..go..go….Teacher!” “Focus teacher!” “You can do it!”
• The match ended with 10-9 and we awarded Teacher Pik Xia with a medal for the Friendly Match.
Datuk Lee Chong Wei
Monday (13/06/2011)
a) Malaysian Hero.
• Datuk Lee Chong Wei is our Malaysian Badminton hero, mentor and also World Number One Badminton player. Badminton is a world sports. Malaysia gets more famous because of Datuk Lee’s fame!
• When he was in Primary School, he loved Basketball and Badminton. Howver, he chose to venture into badminton. As he was playing in a court one day, he was spotted by a coach and he was trained professionally. He has won many titles including Silver title for the Olympics Game. His mission now is the Gold Medal in Olympics 2012 before retiring.
b) Video Clips
• We saw an International Media that inerviwed Datuk Lee and his team. They spoke in English and his sharings, “When I jog, or go to the gym, or when training at the court, I go all out!”
• He’s very determined and very punctual and considered as a very disciplined person. He’s happy , very focused, generous and healthy too.
c) Our Badminton Practice.
• Last Friday, the kids substituted shuttlecocks with plastic balls because shuttlecocks were quite difficult for most of them. After getting more confidence with plastic bouncing ball; we focused back on shuttlecocks today. Obviously, most kids could serve better and showed more confident at hitting and playing. No kids complained that it’s not fun anymore because they now see what they are able to do!
• First, wearmed up to avoid injuries. Kids took part too.
• Secondly, Serving practice. Each kid has got 5 shuttlecocks.
• Thirdly, pair game whereby each kid was given 3 minutes to play against their partner.
• Fourthly, we learnt to count the scores.
a) Malaysian Hero.
• Datuk Lee Chong Wei is our Malaysian Badminton hero, mentor and also World Number One Badminton player. Badminton is a world sports. Malaysia gets more famous because of Datuk Lee’s fame!
• When he was in Primary School, he loved Basketball and Badminton. Howver, he chose to venture into badminton. As he was playing in a court one day, he was spotted by a coach and he was trained professionally. He has won many titles including Silver title for the Olympics Game. His mission now is the Gold Medal in Olympics 2012 before retiring.
b) Video Clips
• We saw an International Media that inerviwed Datuk Lee and his team. They spoke in English and his sharings, “When I jog, or go to the gym, or when training at the court, I go all out!”
• He’s very determined and very punctual and considered as a very disciplined person. He’s happy , very focused, generous and healthy too.
c) Our Badminton Practice.
• Last Friday, the kids substituted shuttlecocks with plastic balls because shuttlecocks were quite difficult for most of them. After getting more confidence with plastic bouncing ball; we focused back on shuttlecocks today. Obviously, most kids could serve better and showed more confident at hitting and playing. No kids complained that it’s not fun anymore because they now see what they are able to do!
• First, wearmed up to avoid injuries. Kids took part too.
• Secondly, Serving practice. Each kid has got 5 shuttlecocks.
• Thirdly, pair game whereby each kid was given 3 minutes to play against their partner.
• Fourthly, we learnt to count the scores.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Cobbler, Cobbler Mend My Shoes.
Tuesday (07/06/2011)
a) Shawn’s game idea.
• Shawn said a player has to hide while the others form a big circle. Then, they have to pass an object around and the person holding it has to hide after the music stops. The hiding player now has to guess who is having the object.
b) The Cobbler Game.
• Cobbler, cobbler mend my shoes,
Have it done by half past five,
Stitch it up, stitch it down,
Let’s see who has the shoe.
• I explained the meaning of cobbler and suddenly kids started sharing their experience too.
• We started playing. It was fun. However, the kids made a few mistakes initially. These included: telling the name of the person holding the object, kept staring at the player holding the object, arguing with friends of who is suppose to keep the object.
• Arguments happen all the time but in real sports and games, “sports spirit” and “unity” is very important. Thus, they improved towards the end of the game. Everyone played and was very happy.
c) Mind-mapping
• We brainstormed on our new theme. The kids said the sports they are interested are among badminton, football, basketball, ping pong, baseball; games that they are interested are among balloons, bubbles game, hula hoop game, magical tricks; they want to learn dances and their main project is to do performance. Wee Hong suggested that we do a Sports Day. These are our plans but as we go along; there might be changes according to kids’ interests and abilities. The kids can’t decide on the theme names. I got them to go home and think about it.
a) Shawn’s game idea.
• Shawn said a player has to hide while the others form a big circle. Then, they have to pass an object around and the person holding it has to hide after the music stops. The hiding player now has to guess who is having the object.
b) The Cobbler Game.
• Cobbler, cobbler mend my shoes,
Have it done by half past five,
Stitch it up, stitch it down,
Let’s see who has the shoe.
• I explained the meaning of cobbler and suddenly kids started sharing their experience too.
• We started playing. It was fun. However, the kids made a few mistakes initially. These included: telling the name of the person holding the object, kept staring at the player holding the object, arguing with friends of who is suppose to keep the object.
• Arguments happen all the time but in real sports and games, “sports spirit” and “unity” is very important. Thus, they improved towards the end of the game. Everyone played and was very happy.
c) Mind-mapping
• We brainstormed on our new theme. The kids said the sports they are interested are among badminton, football, basketball, ping pong, baseball; games that they are interested are among balloons, bubbles game, hula hoop game, magical tricks; they want to learn dances and their main project is to do performance. Wee Hong suggested that we do a Sports Day. These are our plans but as we go along; there might be changes according to kids’ interests and abilities. The kids can’t decide on the theme names. I got them to go home and think about it.
Saturday, June 4, 2011
The Boat Origami.
Friday (03/06/2011)
a) Boat origami.
• 2 kids were invited to fold a boat origami. Shawn and wee Hong did the demonstration.
• They were good. Then, I showed the kids step by step.
• Each kid was given a rectangle paper and they started folding the paper into a square and cut the excessive part. They were okay except the part where they have to turn the paper inside out which needed my assistance.
• Next, they wrote their name on it with the words “Dragon Boat”.
b) Colouring.
• As they have not finished colouring, the kids continued with their boat colouring.
• Upon completing, they cut the boats out and pasted onto their boats.
c) The paddler.
• Shawn asked if we could put a toy person in it. Of course, the kids took small pieces of paper and drew pictures of people except. They cut them out and made into finger puppet similar to what we did last year. Some kids could remember how to make.
• Then, they pasted the paddler onto the boat.
d) Ideas.
• People can race boats on the water. However, we didn’t want them to be wet. Thus, we blew them on the table. Some thought of using the fan. It moved but not in a straight line. Nevertheless, it could still be a race.
a) Boat origami.
• 2 kids were invited to fold a boat origami. Shawn and wee Hong did the demonstration.
• They were good. Then, I showed the kids step by step.
• Each kid was given a rectangle paper and they started folding the paper into a square and cut the excessive part. They were okay except the part where they have to turn the paper inside out which needed my assistance.
• Next, they wrote their name on it with the words “Dragon Boat”.
b) Colouring.
• As they have not finished colouring, the kids continued with their boat colouring.
• Upon completing, they cut the boats out and pasted onto their boats.
c) The paddler.
• Shawn asked if we could put a toy person in it. Of course, the kids took small pieces of paper and drew pictures of people except. They cut them out and made into finger puppet similar to what we did last year. Some kids could remember how to make.
• Then, they pasted the paddler onto the boat.
d) Ideas.
• People can race boats on the water. However, we didn’t want them to be wet. Thus, we blew them on the table. Some thought of using the fan. It moved but not in a straight line. Nevertheless, it could still be a race.
The “Dragon Boat Festival”.
Thursday (02/06/2011)
a) The Vote
• The kids brainstormed on new topics to learn. The choices were i) Barbie Doll, ii) Games and Exercise, iii) Insects, iv) Flowers. The kids wanted characters such as “Superman, Ultraman, Spiderman and also Ben 10 Alien Force”.
• We talked about the violent and cartoons and the impact. Example: Where is Ultraman when there’s Tsunami? Of course, they are characters created for story purpose but not in reality.
• We brainstormed about the possibility of each topic. Xing Tong wanted Barbie Dolls. Jun Yu proposed insects. Wee Hong suggested flowers. In the end 4 voted for Barbie Dolls, 12 voted for games and exercise while 2 for insects and 2 for flowers.
• The kids opted for dance, magical tricks, badminton, basketball among a few.
b) The “Dragon Boat Festival”.
*We sat in a big circle. I asked kids questions about what they have learnt about Rice Dumpling Festival from the morning lessons. Then, I sang the song “Row, row, row your boat modifying to the lyrics of Qu Yuan”. When I stopped singing, the person holding the toy object would have to say something about the festival.
Qian Joe: It’s about a smart man called Qu yuan.
Xing Tong: He tied a rock onto his leg and jumped into the river.
Chun Kit: The people threw zongzi into the river so that fish won’t eat its dead body.
Teacher: What do people do on this day?
Kids: people eat zong zi.
Teacher: Why then is there Dragon Boat Festival?
c) The Legend of “Qu Yuan”.
• Qu Yuan was a trusted and intelligent minister who helped the King and people a lot. However, other ministers got jealous and set up a trap for him. The King believed them and expelled him out from the country. He was so sad and started writing lots of poems and stories to express his feelings and thoughts. When his country lost to the hands of enemies, he felt very sad and committed suicide. Some believed he did that as a sign of protest for the very corrupted government. Then, the society quickly threw rice into “Milou River” so that the hungry fish will not bite Qu Yuan’s dead body. However, at night, one man dreamt of Qu Yuan who said that the fierce dragon was the one that ate the rice. Qu Yuan suggested that they wrapped the rice into triangle shape so as to scare away the dragon. The next day, the people followed his instructions. They rowed in a boat while throwing the dumplings.
• Thus every 5th day of 5th month of Chinese Lunar Calendar, the Chinese celebrate Dumpling Festival and Dragon Boat Festival.
d) Video Clips: Dragon Boat
• We watched video clips and saw how people row the dragon boat with team spirit. Unity is very important as any arguments will affect their competition. There is a drummer at the back of the boat and paddlers will paddle fast when the drum beat is fast. There is a sweep in front and he gives instructions of the boat directions. A long boat has got 40 paddlers while small boat has got 20 paddlers.
e) Craft: Dragon Boat.
• Each kid was given a picture of Dragon Boat and they coloured beautifully. We shall cut these and paste onto our origami tomorrow.
a) The Vote
• The kids brainstormed on new topics to learn. The choices were i) Barbie Doll, ii) Games and Exercise, iii) Insects, iv) Flowers. The kids wanted characters such as “Superman, Ultraman, Spiderman and also Ben 10 Alien Force”.
• We talked about the violent and cartoons and the impact. Example: Where is Ultraman when there’s Tsunami? Of course, they are characters created for story purpose but not in reality.
• We brainstormed about the possibility of each topic. Xing Tong wanted Barbie Dolls. Jun Yu proposed insects. Wee Hong suggested flowers. In the end 4 voted for Barbie Dolls, 12 voted for games and exercise while 2 for insects and 2 for flowers.
• The kids opted for dance, magical tricks, badminton, basketball among a few.
b) The “Dragon Boat Festival”.
*We sat in a big circle. I asked kids questions about what they have learnt about Rice Dumpling Festival from the morning lessons. Then, I sang the song “Row, row, row your boat modifying to the lyrics of Qu Yuan”. When I stopped singing, the person holding the toy object would have to say something about the festival.
Qian Joe: It’s about a smart man called Qu yuan.
Xing Tong: He tied a rock onto his leg and jumped into the river.
Chun Kit: The people threw zongzi into the river so that fish won’t eat its dead body.
Teacher: What do people do on this day?
Kids: people eat zong zi.
Teacher: Why then is there Dragon Boat Festival?
c) The Legend of “Qu Yuan”.
• Qu Yuan was a trusted and intelligent minister who helped the King and people a lot. However, other ministers got jealous and set up a trap for him. The King believed them and expelled him out from the country. He was so sad and started writing lots of poems and stories to express his feelings and thoughts. When his country lost to the hands of enemies, he felt very sad and committed suicide. Some believed he did that as a sign of protest for the very corrupted government. Then, the society quickly threw rice into “Milou River” so that the hungry fish will not bite Qu Yuan’s dead body. However, at night, one man dreamt of Qu Yuan who said that the fierce dragon was the one that ate the rice. Qu Yuan suggested that they wrapped the rice into triangle shape so as to scare away the dragon. The next day, the people followed his instructions. They rowed in a boat while throwing the dumplings.
• Thus every 5th day of 5th month of Chinese Lunar Calendar, the Chinese celebrate Dumpling Festival and Dragon Boat Festival.
d) Video Clips: Dragon Boat
• We watched video clips and saw how people row the dragon boat with team spirit. Unity is very important as any arguments will affect their competition. There is a drummer at the back of the boat and paddlers will paddle fast when the drum beat is fast. There is a sweep in front and he gives instructions of the boat directions. A long boat has got 40 paddlers while small boat has got 20 paddlers.
e) Craft: Dragon Boat.
• Each kid was given a picture of Dragon Boat and they coloured beautifully. We shall cut these and paste onto our origami tomorrow.
The Worksheets.
Wednesday (01/06/2011)
a) Numbers Worksheet.
• We recapped on numbers 1 to 50. The kids took turn to write on the whiteboard. A few kids sometimes write “mirror-imaged” characters such as Jia Xun. They were guided individually.
• Next, they completed the blanks on the worksheet.
b) Ocean Animals Worksheet.
• We talked about the pictures and their names. Some were animals that we saw at KLCC Aquaria.
• Among: seahorse, piranha, shark and puffer fish.
• The kids wrote down the names under each picture on their worksheets.
c) The Little Octopus.
• This was a little “Tako” or cooked octopus from a sushi shop that Teacher Huang bought for us. We analysed its arms, suction cups, siphon, head and brain as well as its eyes.
• I cut into small pieces and the some kids came to eat the parts. Some thought it was delicious while some said, the octopus was too cute to be cut up. I explained to them that the octopus was meant as a sushi food.
a) Numbers Worksheet.
• We recapped on numbers 1 to 50. The kids took turn to write on the whiteboard. A few kids sometimes write “mirror-imaged” characters such as Jia Xun. They were guided individually.
• Next, they completed the blanks on the worksheet.
b) Ocean Animals Worksheet.
• We talked about the pictures and their names. Some were animals that we saw at KLCC Aquaria.
• Among: seahorse, piranha, shark and puffer fish.
• The kids wrote down the names under each picture on their worksheets.
c) The Little Octopus.
• This was a little “Tako” or cooked octopus from a sushi shop that Teacher Huang bought for us. We analysed its arms, suction cups, siphon, head and brain as well as its eyes.
• I cut into small pieces and the some kids came to eat the parts. Some thought it was delicious while some said, the octopus was too cute to be cut up. I explained to them that the octopus was meant as a sushi food.
The Shrimp Craft
Tuesday (31/05/2011)
a) The Shrimp
• Each kid was given a rectangle paper. First they cut them into a square shape. Then, fold it into half. Next, fold it similar to a whale shape except that its edges must be trimmed a little. These will be the antenna. Next a little hole is cut at the top. The antennas were inserted through it and the shrimp’s head to be folded.
• Next, they drew eyes and pasted it in the oyster plates.
b) Labelling.
• The kids labeled their oyster ocean craft with names like Octopus, Manta Ray, Whale, Shrimp, Oyster, Moray Eel and Anglerfish.
c) Individual assessment.
• The kids were called to do assessment o words learnt throughout this theme. Example: sea, ocean, water cycle, eyes, octopus, tadpole and etc.
a) The Shrimp
• Each kid was given a rectangle paper. First they cut them into a square shape. Then, fold it into half. Next, fold it similar to a whale shape except that its edges must be trimmed a little. These will be the antenna. Next a little hole is cut at the top. The antennas were inserted through it and the shrimp’s head to be folded.
• Next, they drew eyes and pasted it in the oyster plates.
b) Labelling.
• The kids labeled their oyster ocean craft with names like Octopus, Manta Ray, Whale, Shrimp, Oyster, Moray Eel and Anglerfish.
c) Individual assessment.
• The kids were called to do assessment o words learnt throughout this theme. Example: sea, ocean, water cycle, eyes, octopus, tadpole and etc.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)