Friday (29/07/2011)
a) Flashcards.
* We recapped on words learnt.
b) My unforgettable moment.
* The kids recalled about their Stadium trip. They talked about their favourite time.
Jun Yu: I was the first at 400 m event.
Qian Joe: I'm third.
Shawn: I ran very fast at the 20m race.
Chun Kit and Weei Xiang: Me too!
Zheng Yuan: I like seeing the girl throwig the disc.
Yee Xuan: I remebered a secondary girl holding my hand running together with me.
Zhi Feng: I heard the secondary students cheering for us.
Yee Xuan: I love drinking 100 plus.
Kwong Yong: I enjoyed seeing the secondary students jumping so far!
c) Worksheet: Athletics.
* We went through the vocabulary on athletics. Then, the kids filled in the blanks on the worksheet.
* Vocabulary: Marathon, Baton Race, Running, Long Jump, Disc Throwing, Javelin and Football Kicking.
d) Picture Recording.
* The kids drew their favourite moment at the stadium. Some drew the Baton Race, some drew the javelin while some drew Disc Throwing.
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Sunday, July 31, 2011
Shot Putting
Wednesday (27/07/2011)
a) Flashcards
We recapped again words learnt.
b) Athletic Events.
Other events include Shot putting, Javelin, Long Jump, High Jump, 4 X 100m and etc. Stadiums also have facilities of a football field. The kids are also interested at football kicking.
Others: Marathon, Walkathon and Country Crossing.
c) Let’s exercise!
We warmed-up and then did walkathon. Obviously, kids preferred marathon to walkathon. Tzen Yu mentioned that his father is very active at marathon.
Then, we marched to the school field. We queued in 2 teams; “The Happy Bird” and “The Angry Bird”.
First, we tried shot putting. We used a ball as a disc to throw across the field. It was fun! I showed them the way an athlete throws so as to throw with full energy.
Thus, we did football kicking into the post. As we didn’t have a post, we used 2 chairs as the goal post.
The kids were so excited about tomorrow’s event to Stadium.
a) Flashcards
We recapped again words learnt.
b) Athletic Events.
Other events include Shot putting, Javelin, Long Jump, High Jump, 4 X 100m and etc. Stadiums also have facilities of a football field. The kids are also interested at football kicking.
Others: Marathon, Walkathon and Country Crossing.
c) Let’s exercise!
We warmed-up and then did walkathon. Obviously, kids preferred marathon to walkathon. Tzen Yu mentioned that his father is very active at marathon.
Then, we marched to the school field. We queued in 2 teams; “The Happy Bird” and “The Angry Bird”.
First, we tried shot putting. We used a ball as a disc to throw across the field. It was fun! I showed them the way an athlete throws so as to throw with full energy.
Thus, we did football kicking into the post. As we didn’t have a post, we used 2 chairs as the goal post.
The kids were so excited about tomorrow’s event to Stadium.
World’s Fastest Man
Tuesday (24/07/2011)
a) Flashcards
We recapped words learnt. Example: athletics, race, long jump, high jump and javelin.
b) Usain Bolt
The world’s fastest man. He took 9 seconds to run the 100m race. He is a Jamaican, America. He s only 24 years old. In Beijing Olympics, he won 3 gold medals for 100m, 4 x 100m and 200m. He is very determined and has got great unity attitude. We learnt abut his history.
c) Stopped watch.
I showed the device to the kids. We timed 9 seconds and counted together. It s really fast!
We measured the classroom using a tape measurement, its length is 9.5m.
We went t the playground to do group race. Shawn was the fastest with 2 seconds to complete a round.
We did Baton Race again as requested by kids.
d) Video clips
* We watched athletics, race, long jump, high jump and javelin. Moist importantly, we watched Usain Bolt
….wow!
e) Stadium Visit
It is on Thursday 3.30 p.m. We will be doing some activities there such as Baton race, long jump and also football kicking.
Kids are supposed to wear green t-shirt, long pants and also a small handkerchief. The kids decided it to be a friendly match rather than a competition. Thus, rewards would be in food and drinks form.
a) Flashcards
We recapped words learnt. Example: athletics, race, long jump, high jump and javelin.
b) Usain Bolt
The world’s fastest man. He took 9 seconds to run the 100m race. He is a Jamaican, America. He s only 24 years old. In Beijing Olympics, he won 3 gold medals for 100m, 4 x 100m and 200m. He is very determined and has got great unity attitude. We learnt abut his history.
c) Stopped watch.
I showed the device to the kids. We timed 9 seconds and counted together. It s really fast!
We measured the classroom using a tape measurement, its length is 9.5m.
We went t the playground to do group race. Shawn was the fastest with 2 seconds to complete a round.
We did Baton Race again as requested by kids.
d) Video clips
* We watched athletics, race, long jump, high jump and javelin. Moist importantly, we watched Usain Bolt
….wow!
e) Stadium Visit
It is on Thursday 3.30 p.m. We will be doing some activities there such as Baton race, long jump and also football kicking.
Kids are supposed to wear green t-shirt, long pants and also a small handkerchief. The kids decided it to be a friendly match rather than a competition. Thus, rewards would be in food and drinks form.
Parachute Race
Monday (25/07/2011)
a) Flashcards
We recapped words learn from the lessons. These include: run, wal, jump, hop, fly, open, stand and etc.
b) Athletics
I introduced this word related to stadium.
The participants are called “athletes”. The events include: sprint or running (100m, 200m, 800m), Baton race, hurdle race, long jump, high jump, disc throwing, shot putting and also javelin.
Qian Joe: My mum participated in shot putting in school.
Some kids shared that their parents played certain sport activities in school such as javelin.
c) Parachute Race
We did some warm up. The kids participated their ideas.
Then, the girls held a huge curtain cloth sideways. The boys queued to race under the parachute cloth when the girls lifted. It tests the “unity”. If they don’ lift together, then it will be difficult for the racer to run under the curtain. When lifting, the kids cannot pull down the curtain. It has to fall back automatically by itself.
Then, the kids exchanged their placed with girls running this time.
d) Race
First, I introduced Baton Race. They were divided into 2 teams namely “Disney Kids” and “Happy Bird”.The Disney kids were more united although the racers ran faster in Happy Bird team. They had fun although tired. They requested to race again.
Next, individual race. The kids were divided into 2 teams. They ran from 1 end to the other at the playground. It tested the kids listening skill as well as physical strength.
e) Continuation: RIO
* We continued the cartoon movie.. Linda agreed to help the scientist. So Blu was taken to Rio so that he could be mated for the next generation. Blu seemed to be the last bird iof its species. However, Blu’s mate didn’t like the idea. They escaped. Linda woke up feeling so sad thinking that they had been kidnapped. At the same time, that night; there was a break in to the scientist’s lab to steal the endangered animals…….Tobe continued.
a) Flashcards
We recapped words learn from the lessons. These include: run, wal, jump, hop, fly, open, stand and etc.
b) Athletics
I introduced this word related to stadium.
The participants are called “athletes”. The events include: sprint or running (100m, 200m, 800m), Baton race, hurdle race, long jump, high jump, disc throwing, shot putting and also javelin.
Qian Joe: My mum participated in shot putting in school.
Some kids shared that their parents played certain sport activities in school such as javelin.
c) Parachute Race
We did some warm up. The kids participated their ideas.
Then, the girls held a huge curtain cloth sideways. The boys queued to race under the parachute cloth when the girls lifted. It tests the “unity”. If they don’ lift together, then it will be difficult for the racer to run under the curtain. When lifting, the kids cannot pull down the curtain. It has to fall back automatically by itself.
Then, the kids exchanged their placed with girls running this time.
d) Race
First, I introduced Baton Race. They were divided into 2 teams namely “Disney Kids” and “Happy Bird”.The Disney kids were more united although the racers ran faster in Happy Bird team. They had fun although tired. They requested to race again.
Next, individual race. The kids were divided into 2 teams. They ran from 1 end to the other at the playground. It tested the kids listening skill as well as physical strength.
e) Continuation: RIO
* We continued the cartoon movie.. Linda agreed to help the scientist. So Blu was taken to Rio so that he could be mated for the next generation. Blu seemed to be the last bird iof its species. However, Blu’s mate didn’t like the idea. They escaped. Linda woke up feeling so sad thinking that they had been kidnapped. At the same time, that night; there was a break in to the scientist’s lab to steal the endangered animals…….Tobe continued.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Bubble Painting
Friday (22/07/2011)
a) Theory: Bubbles
Q: Will coloured bubbles such as pink bubbles be pink once blown?
Q: When we use different shaped wand such as star shape, will bubbles blown be star too?
• Water has got a thin surface tension. That explains why little bugs like Daddy Long Leg could stand on water surface.
• Bubbles = Water + Detergent. (+ glycerin……added in sold products)
• Detergent strengthens water surface tension. When blown, it bursts after a while.
• Bubbles are colourless but we can see the rainbow reflection on them. Even coloured bubbles will be colourless when blown.
• I brought out some wires and showed the kids a few shapes that I could bend out of the wand. Weei Xiang also tried bending one. I didn’t make it an activity for kids to bend as the sharp point would be dangerous. Result: Bubbles blown are still circle!
b) Bubble Painting
• Paint + Detergent + Water = Bubble Solution.
• The paint needs to be mixed well with the detergent before mixing with water. Each kid was given a straw to blow the solution to the maximum. Then, kids quickly place the white paper over the bubbles to gain the burst patterns. We made 2 colours; black and pink. The kids took turn. They were taught to blow before the real painting. Most of the kids were independent.
c) Cartoon Movie: Rio
• Zhi Feng shared this film with us. Everyone has been talking about the iPad’s Angry Bird. And the kids love the Rio song as their dance background. Thus, we decided to watch Rio hoping that the kids will realize that birds can be happy too! We watched only for a while….to be continued.
a) Theory: Bubbles
Q: Will coloured bubbles such as pink bubbles be pink once blown?
Q: When we use different shaped wand such as star shape, will bubbles blown be star too?
• Water has got a thin surface tension. That explains why little bugs like Daddy Long Leg could stand on water surface.
• Bubbles = Water + Detergent. (+ glycerin……added in sold products)
• Detergent strengthens water surface tension. When blown, it bursts after a while.
• Bubbles are colourless but we can see the rainbow reflection on them. Even coloured bubbles will be colourless when blown.
• I brought out some wires and showed the kids a few shapes that I could bend out of the wand. Weei Xiang also tried bending one. I didn’t make it an activity for kids to bend as the sharp point would be dangerous. Result: Bubbles blown are still circle!
b) Bubble Painting
• Paint + Detergent + Water = Bubble Solution.
• The paint needs to be mixed well with the detergent before mixing with water. Each kid was given a straw to blow the solution to the maximum. Then, kids quickly place the white paper over the bubbles to gain the burst patterns. We made 2 colours; black and pink. The kids took turn. They were taught to blow before the real painting. Most of the kids were independent.
c) Cartoon Movie: Rio
• Zhi Feng shared this film with us. Everyone has been talking about the iPad’s Angry Bird. And the kids love the Rio song as their dance background. Thus, we decided to watch Rio hoping that the kids will realize that birds can be happy too! We watched only for a while….to be continued.
Paper Fan
Thursday (21/07/2011)
a) Discussion
2 – 3 kids suggested that we have dance competition. To encourage the kids explore their skills, we arranged the 4 tables into a runway. Kids who are interested got up to do their dance. Some used pom pom strings, ribbons, paper fans and some preferred to dance using just body movements. However, after voting, the class decided not to do dance competition. They preferred to do “Hula Hoop” dance, ribbon, fan, ballet and Latin dance. Hmm…..but how can we combine these into an activity? Recently, everyone’s talking about Angry Bird……everywhere! Ahh…we decided to tell a story about how the Angry Bird transformed into a Happy Bird using these dances. Zhi Feng lent me a cartoon CD of “Rio” which the kids were excited to watch. We shall watch tomorrow.
b) Craft: Paper Fans
Tools: Colour Papers.
The kids listened to my instructions. Firstly the kids had to draw pictures onto the paper. It could be flowers, happy birds and any of their favourite pictures. Secondly, fold the rectangle into half and half and so on to get the greased line. Unfold it and fold it inside out until finished. Then, fold into half. Paste them together so that it won’t fall off. Next, each kid took a thread as to decorate the fan, so that it has got a tail.
Each kid folded 2 fans. Then, they practiced dancing with the fans.
c) The Fan Dance.
We made 3 lines and the kids tried dancing to the video clip that we watched yesterday.
The objective is to see if the kids were interested at this dance. Girls were more interested.
a) Discussion
2 – 3 kids suggested that we have dance competition. To encourage the kids explore their skills, we arranged the 4 tables into a runway. Kids who are interested got up to do their dance. Some used pom pom strings, ribbons, paper fans and some preferred to dance using just body movements. However, after voting, the class decided not to do dance competition. They preferred to do “Hula Hoop” dance, ribbon, fan, ballet and Latin dance. Hmm…..but how can we combine these into an activity? Recently, everyone’s talking about Angry Bird……everywhere! Ahh…we decided to tell a story about how the Angry Bird transformed into a Happy Bird using these dances. Zhi Feng lent me a cartoon CD of “Rio” which the kids were excited to watch. We shall watch tomorrow.
b) Craft: Paper Fans
Tools: Colour Papers.
The kids listened to my instructions. Firstly the kids had to draw pictures onto the paper. It could be flowers, happy birds and any of their favourite pictures. Secondly, fold the rectangle into half and half and so on to get the greased line. Unfold it and fold it inside out until finished. Then, fold into half. Paste them together so that it won’t fall off. Next, each kid took a thread as to decorate the fan, so that it has got a tail.
Each kid folded 2 fans. Then, they practiced dancing with the fans.
c) The Fan Dance.
We made 3 lines and the kids tried dancing to the video clip that we watched yesterday.
The objective is to see if the kids were interested at this dance. Girls were more interested.
What is the time?
Wednesday (20/07/2011)
a) My daily routine
We talked about the timetable in school. I questioned them the time but they can only tell which teacher comes in after next.
Vocabulary: morning,afternoon, evening, a.m., p.m., English, Mandarin, Sukukata, teabreak, nap, sleep, wake up.
b) Reading Time
As we talked about the time table, we used time to express. Among:
a) It is 7.00 a.m. I wake up.
b) It is 9.00 a.m. I have Mandarin class.
c) It is 10.00 a.m. I have my teabreak.
d) It is 11.00 a.m. I have Sukukata class.
e) It is 1.00 p.m. I take a nap.
f) It is 4.00p.m. I have English class.
g) It is 6.00 p.m. I go home.
h) It is 10.00 p.m. I go to sleep.
Then, the kids did a worksheet to reinforce their lessons.
c) Hula Dance.
* The kids requested to dance with hula hoops. Thus, I checked if they could remember the dance steps. We went through for a while. Then, the boys lined up and took positions to do the dance. They were better at spinning the hoops.
d) Bubble Making.
* As our bubble solution has finished, the kids tried thinking of ideas at making some. Zheng Yuan suggested that we mix some detergent with water and shake. Hus, I went into the kitchen to get some detergent. We poured it into a container, added on some water and shook it. The kids were so excited when we managed to blow the bubbles successfully. Thus, each kid queue to get some solution for their small bottles. They blew and blew. They had fun!
a) My daily routine
We talked about the timetable in school. I questioned them the time but they can only tell which teacher comes in after next.
Vocabulary: morning,afternoon, evening, a.m., p.m., English, Mandarin, Sukukata, teabreak, nap, sleep, wake up.
b) Reading Time
As we talked about the time table, we used time to express. Among:
a) It is 7.00 a.m. I wake up.
b) It is 9.00 a.m. I have Mandarin class.
c) It is 10.00 a.m. I have my teabreak.
d) It is 11.00 a.m. I have Sukukata class.
e) It is 1.00 p.m. I take a nap.
f) It is 4.00p.m. I have English class.
g) It is 6.00 p.m. I go home.
h) It is 10.00 p.m. I go to sleep.
Then, the kids did a worksheet to reinforce their lessons.
c) Hula Dance.
* The kids requested to dance with hula hoops. Thus, I checked if they could remember the dance steps. We went through for a while. Then, the boys lined up and took positions to do the dance. They were better at spinning the hoops.
d) Bubble Making.
* As our bubble solution has finished, the kids tried thinking of ideas at making some. Zheng Yuan suggested that we mix some detergent with water and shake. Hus, I went into the kitchen to get some detergent. We poured it into a container, added on some water and shook it. The kids were so excited when we managed to blow the bubbles successfully. Thus, each kid queue to get some solution for their small bottles. They blew and blew. They had fun!
Kids Gymnastics.
Tuesday (19/07/2011)
a) Gymnastics
We are currently learning about different types of dance. We brainstormed the various dance. Among: Fan dance, Pom Pom dance or Cheerleading, Ribbon dance, Ballet, Latin, Hula dance , Water dance and a few more.
Jia Xun brought a book on Gymnastics to share. It mentions that the Russians and Chinese had practiced gymastics a very long time ago. Gymnasts include males and females. There are many types. Rhythmic gymnasts who use ribbons, balls, hula hoops and other tools. There are other types that use no tools.
b) Kids Gymnastics.
The kids got so excited that they shared that they too know a few styles. Thus, we warmed-up first. We went to the playground to breathe in some fresh air and the kids took turns guiding friends to do warm-ups.
Then we went back to the classroom to show some styles as the playground floor might be dangerous for the kids.
Zhe Qing lied down facing the floor. She bent her knees and used her toes to touch her head. Of course, she lifted her upperback. She looked like a boat. We imitated her. Some kids could do it while some could not.
Then Qian Joe showed how he could do the downward dog style. Zheng yuan made it advance by lifting his other leg high to the ceiling.
Weei Xiang did the bridge post. Yee Xuan didthe Tree post.
Wee Hong did the dancing post. I taught them the Lion and fish post.
c) Video Clips
We watched a few clips including the Chinese Fan Dance, Chinese Ribbon Dance, little kids doing Pom Pom dance, teenagers doing Cheerleading Gymnastics. We also watched the video clip of Rio Music. The kids requested because we had danced to its music.
d) The Reward
*Since everyone was a Hula Hoop winner for yesterday, we decided to have Honey Stars with milk. However, substituted mil with Milo. Honey stars are cereals that provide nutrition. Milo too has Calcium that is healthy for our bones.
e) Bubble Time!
The kids were so excited hat each was given an empty bottle which I poured in detergent into it. They blew happily and it looked like we are in a Bubble Land!
a) Gymnastics
We are currently learning about different types of dance. We brainstormed the various dance. Among: Fan dance, Pom Pom dance or Cheerleading, Ribbon dance, Ballet, Latin, Hula dance , Water dance and a few more.
Jia Xun brought a book on Gymnastics to share. It mentions that the Russians and Chinese had practiced gymastics a very long time ago. Gymnasts include males and females. There are many types. Rhythmic gymnasts who use ribbons, balls, hula hoops and other tools. There are other types that use no tools.
b) Kids Gymnastics.
The kids got so excited that they shared that they too know a few styles. Thus, we warmed-up first. We went to the playground to breathe in some fresh air and the kids took turns guiding friends to do warm-ups.
Then we went back to the classroom to show some styles as the playground floor might be dangerous for the kids.
Zhe Qing lied down facing the floor. She bent her knees and used her toes to touch her head. Of course, she lifted her upperback. She looked like a boat. We imitated her. Some kids could do it while some could not.
Then Qian Joe showed how he could do the downward dog style. Zheng yuan made it advance by lifting his other leg high to the ceiling.
Weei Xiang did the bridge post. Yee Xuan didthe Tree post.
Wee Hong did the dancing post. I taught them the Lion and fish post.
c) Video Clips
We watched a few clips including the Chinese Fan Dance, Chinese Ribbon Dance, little kids doing Pom Pom dance, teenagers doing Cheerleading Gymnastics. We also watched the video clip of Rio Music. The kids requested because we had danced to its music.
d) The Reward
*Since everyone was a Hula Hoop winner for yesterday, we decided to have Honey Stars with milk. However, substituted mil with Milo. Honey stars are cereals that provide nutrition. Milo too has Calcium that is healthy for our bones.
e) Bubble Time!
The kids were so excited hat each was given an empty bottle which I poured in detergent into it. They blew happily and it looked like we are in a Bubble Land!
Triangle tag
Monday (18/07/2011)
a) More gifts
Some kids drew pictures at home to give to Girlny and Boyny. They included Chun Kit and Zhe Qing. They said they informed their parents about the sad news.
b) Game: Triangle Tag
3 kids formed a triangle. A kids stands outside of the triangle formation. One of the triangle kids is the prey. The outside person is the predator. We decided that the predator as The Giant Snake while the prey as “Girlny” or Boyny. Each group was given a minute. The predator has to tag the prey. If he or she is touched, then the kids swap positions to restart the game. At first, the kids were not united. After a few rounds, they discovered that unity is the only way to protect the prey from being tagged by the predator.
c) Discussion: Hula Contest.
From Hula Hoop, the kids decided to venture into dance. Before venturing further, I asked the kids ideas for Hula contest. Finally, Rei suggested that the person who spun the longest would be the winner. The class agreed. They asked me if they could choose to spin the hoop using their hands and necks besides waist. I allowed provided they are very careful Yet, I reminded them that spinning using waist is the easiest.
d) The Clock Part
Before starting the contest, I introduced the clock parts to them. The short needle shows hours, the longer needle shows minutes while the longest shows the seconds. We counted how many seconds there are in a minute. There are 60 seconds in a minute.
Zheng Yuan spinned for 33 seconds, Kwong Yong spinned for 14 seconds while Qian Joe spinned for 9 seconds. These were the top 3 players. The others are still winners because it isn’t an easy task for kids to spin even for adults. Even spinning for a second is still a winner.
We discussed on the reward and decided instead of trophy and medal, we are having honey stars with milk or milo as healthy snack for the kids’ determined effort.
a) More gifts
Some kids drew pictures at home to give to Girlny and Boyny. They included Chun Kit and Zhe Qing. They said they informed their parents about the sad news.
b) Game: Triangle Tag
3 kids formed a triangle. A kids stands outside of the triangle formation. One of the triangle kids is the prey. The outside person is the predator. We decided that the predator as The Giant Snake while the prey as “Girlny” or Boyny. Each group was given a minute. The predator has to tag the prey. If he or she is touched, then the kids swap positions to restart the game. At first, the kids were not united. After a few rounds, they discovered that unity is the only way to protect the prey from being tagged by the predator.
c) Discussion: Hula Contest.
From Hula Hoop, the kids decided to venture into dance. Before venturing further, I asked the kids ideas for Hula contest. Finally, Rei suggested that the person who spun the longest would be the winner. The class agreed. They asked me if they could choose to spin the hoop using their hands and necks besides waist. I allowed provided they are very careful Yet, I reminded them that spinning using waist is the easiest.
d) The Clock Part
Before starting the contest, I introduced the clock parts to them. The short needle shows hours, the longer needle shows minutes while the longest shows the seconds. We counted how many seconds there are in a minute. There are 60 seconds in a minute.
Zheng Yuan spinned for 33 seconds, Kwong Yong spinned for 14 seconds while Qian Joe spinned for 9 seconds. These were the top 3 players. The others are still winners because it isn’t an easy task for kids to spin even for adults. Even spinning for a second is still a winner.
We discussed on the reward and decided instead of trophy and medal, we are having honey stars with milk or milo as healthy snack for the kids’ determined effort.
Farewell, Boyny
Friday (15/07/2011)
a) Gone too soon!
3 days ago, Chun kit informed that his parents would like to adopt “Boyny” our freshwater turtle to his temple’s pond, Boyny passed away on Friday morning. I was busy on Thursday at bringing the other 2 classes for outing at KLCC Petroscience. When I got back, Boyny was under the bigger stone. I quickly removed it and Boyny was still swimming. I thought it was okay because the turtles like hiding under those stones. I fed it but was so disappointed at losing it this morning.
b) Acceptance
It was quite difficult for everyone to know about this news. Girlny died last Sunday and today, its Boyny’s turn.
Alisa: The husband misses the wife. So, he left us too!
Kids asked “Why”? I wished I knew……I wished I would had passed Boyny to Chun Kit’s temple on Wednesday itself rather than planning to make “Thank You” present before handing over to the temple. We learnt to accept its death. The kids assisted at burying Boyny next to Girlny. We discussed the reasons of its death. It could be
i) the heavy stone ii) Girlny passed its bacteria to Boyny. iii)the midnight thunderstorm.
c) Memory.
Some kids suggested that we make a book compilation of drawings for both Boyny and Girlny. Zhe Qing suggested that we make cairns for them. Yun Xin said we should give them some flowers.
When the kids have finished drawing small pictures, they took their LogBook out to draw a huge picture of Boyny and Girlny as memory. The kids missed playing with them such as having the turtles at racing
a) Gone too soon!
3 days ago, Chun kit informed that his parents would like to adopt “Boyny” our freshwater turtle to his temple’s pond, Boyny passed away on Friday morning. I was busy on Thursday at bringing the other 2 classes for outing at KLCC Petroscience. When I got back, Boyny was under the bigger stone. I quickly removed it and Boyny was still swimming. I thought it was okay because the turtles like hiding under those stones. I fed it but was so disappointed at losing it this morning.
b) Acceptance
It was quite difficult for everyone to know about this news. Girlny died last Sunday and today, its Boyny’s turn.
Alisa: The husband misses the wife. So, he left us too!
Kids asked “Why”? I wished I knew……I wished I would had passed Boyny to Chun Kit’s temple on Wednesday itself rather than planning to make “Thank You” present before handing over to the temple. We learnt to accept its death. The kids assisted at burying Boyny next to Girlny. We discussed the reasons of its death. It could be
i) the heavy stone ii) Girlny passed its bacteria to Boyny. iii)the midnight thunderstorm.
c) Memory.
Some kids suggested that we make a book compilation of drawings for both Boyny and Girlny. Zhe Qing suggested that we make cairns for them. Yun Xin said we should give them some flowers.
When the kids have finished drawing small pictures, they took their LogBook out to draw a huge picture of Boyny and Girlny as memory. The kids missed playing with them such as having the turtles at racing
Hula Hoops and Ribbons
Wednesday (13/07/2011)
a) Girlny’s skeleton.
Chun Kit: Teacher,can we dig and see if the freshwater turtle has become skeleton?
Teacher: Living things flesh take time to deteriorate. It might take a few years. Since Girlny is small, it probably takes a shorter period.
b) Hula Hoop new step dance.
We discussed on new styles which we watched from the video clip yesterday. The kids volunteered to show the styles. There was spinning 2 hoops by Jun Yu, spinning on neck by Rei, spinning on hands by Chun Kit and a few more.
c) Let’s dance Hula!
We synchronized the steps without music. First, the kids stood in the hoop far from one another. Then, they turned the hula on the floor while clapping. Next, swayed the hula from left to right. Next, driving it. Then, hopped into it to spin. Next, hop over to friends’ hoops. Finally, individual practice while the rest standing behind moving their hoops.
d) The Ribbon Dance.
As we didn’t have enough hulas, we had a small discussion. The girls agreed to do ribbon dance. So I taught them a few basic steps. These included:
- spinning in small circles, spinning vertically, spinning horizontally, flipping sideways and finally forming flowers.
Finally, with some music background, we did the dance at the school hall. We used “Rio” music and also “We are the champion” by Crazy Frog.
e) Discussions.
What’s the purpose of the dance. Just for fun or for other objectives. The kids were thinking when someone suddenly said, let’s perform. But on what occasion?
Wee Hong suggested a mini sports event at thematic brainstorming session last month. Some kids preferred funfair. Thus, we might organize one of these and then do the dance performance.
a) Girlny’s skeleton.
Chun Kit: Teacher,can we dig and see if the freshwater turtle has become skeleton?
Teacher: Living things flesh take time to deteriorate. It might take a few years. Since Girlny is small, it probably takes a shorter period.
b) Hula Hoop new step dance.
We discussed on new styles which we watched from the video clip yesterday. The kids volunteered to show the styles. There was spinning 2 hoops by Jun Yu, spinning on neck by Rei, spinning on hands by Chun Kit and a few more.
c) Let’s dance Hula!
We synchronized the steps without music. First, the kids stood in the hoop far from one another. Then, they turned the hula on the floor while clapping. Next, swayed the hula from left to right. Next, driving it. Then, hopped into it to spin. Next, hop over to friends’ hoops. Finally, individual practice while the rest standing behind moving their hoops.
d) The Ribbon Dance.
As we didn’t have enough hulas, we had a small discussion. The girls agreed to do ribbon dance. So I taught them a few basic steps. These included:
- spinning in small circles, spinning vertically, spinning horizontally, flipping sideways and finally forming flowers.
Finally, with some music background, we did the dance at the school hall. We used “Rio” music and also “We are the champion” by Crazy Frog.
e) Discussions.
What’s the purpose of the dance. Just for fun or for other objectives. The kids were thinking when someone suddenly said, let’s perform. But on what occasion?
Wee Hong suggested a mini sports event at thematic brainstorming session last month. Some kids preferred funfair. Thus, we might organize one of these and then do the dance performance.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Life and Death.
Monday (11/07/2011)
a) Farewell, Girlny!
This morning, as I was changing the freshwater turtles’ water, Girlny did not move. In fact, its head was a little bit swollen. She’s gone. It was so sad. I told the news to the class. We decided to bury her in the school compound and we agreed it to be near the sugarcane area. I dug the ground, the kids too turn to see Girlny for the last time. We sang a song for her, “I love you”. Rei shared her sad feelings. Kwong Yong suggested that we draw pictures for her similar to a cairn at a graveyard. Now, Boyny is alone. We decided not to free it at Chun Kit’s temple pond. He did mentioned a few months ago that we could release the turtles to the temple pond. I just need assurance from his parents.
b) Death
Kids asked why did Girlny die. Probably because it was sick. Although we have changed a bigger aquarium for them; yet a natural pond would be best for our little pets. We were worried to free them to the ponds due to they might not be able to protect themselves from predators. Now, we have to find a safe home for Boyny.
Living things will die including people. Why do people die? Kids brainstormed. Amongst:
1) eat unhealthy food 2) smoking and beer 3) sick 4) accidents
5) bad daily habits such as no vegetables, no vitamins, insufficient sleep, insufficient exercise
6) Natural causes such as Earthquake and flood.
* Kwong Yong shared that his grandfather was burnt and his ashes was kept in an urn, to pray.
* The same happened to dinosaurs. They died, the flesh was eaten by bacteria while the bones would always be underground until being discovered by Archeologists and scientists.
c) Hula Hoop dance.
Last Friday, the kids decided not to have hoop competition but instead hulahoop dance. Thus, I asked them to go home and think of the dance steps. Today, everyone came forward to show off what they could do. Wow….was my reaction!
Among their skills: spin and squat, spin with hands, spin and raise hands, spin and wiggle body, spin on neck and spin with abdomen.
Then, we discussed to create our own hula dance. The class was divided into 2 groups. 6 year-old kids and 5 year-old kids. First, kids rolled the hoops, then put them down, did some jumping jack, drove the hoops similar to car steering, spun on their waist and even did hopping and skipping.
d) Video Clips.
We watched a few video clips on hula hoop dance. However, the kids were attracted most to the adults’ dance. Wow….awesome!
Then, we listened to a few songs. The kids love “We are the champion” by Crazy Frog. We have yet to decide the suitable music for our dance.
a) Farewell, Girlny!
This morning, as I was changing the freshwater turtles’ water, Girlny did not move. In fact, its head was a little bit swollen. She’s gone. It was so sad. I told the news to the class. We decided to bury her in the school compound and we agreed it to be near the sugarcane area. I dug the ground, the kids too turn to see Girlny for the last time. We sang a song for her, “I love you”. Rei shared her sad feelings. Kwong Yong suggested that we draw pictures for her similar to a cairn at a graveyard. Now, Boyny is alone. We decided not to free it at Chun Kit’s temple pond. He did mentioned a few months ago that we could release the turtles to the temple pond. I just need assurance from his parents.
b) Death
Kids asked why did Girlny die. Probably because it was sick. Although we have changed a bigger aquarium for them; yet a natural pond would be best for our little pets. We were worried to free them to the ponds due to they might not be able to protect themselves from predators. Now, we have to find a safe home for Boyny.
Living things will die including people. Why do people die? Kids brainstormed. Amongst:
1) eat unhealthy food 2) smoking and beer 3) sick 4) accidents
5) bad daily habits such as no vegetables, no vitamins, insufficient sleep, insufficient exercise
6) Natural causes such as Earthquake and flood.
* Kwong Yong shared that his grandfather was burnt and his ashes was kept in an urn, to pray.
* The same happened to dinosaurs. They died, the flesh was eaten by bacteria while the bones would always be underground until being discovered by Archeologists and scientists.
c) Hula Hoop dance.
Last Friday, the kids decided not to have hoop competition but instead hulahoop dance. Thus, I asked them to go home and think of the dance steps. Today, everyone came forward to show off what they could do. Wow….was my reaction!
Among their skills: spin and squat, spin with hands, spin and raise hands, spin and wiggle body, spin on neck and spin with abdomen.
Then, we discussed to create our own hula dance. The class was divided into 2 groups. 6 year-old kids and 5 year-old kids. First, kids rolled the hoops, then put them down, did some jumping jack, drove the hoops similar to car steering, spun on their waist and even did hopping and skipping.
d) Video Clips.
We watched a few video clips on hula hoop dance. However, the kids were attracted most to the adults’ dance. Wow….awesome!
Then, we listened to a few songs. The kids love “We are the champion” by Crazy Frog. We have yet to decide the suitable music for our dance.
A Trip to National Zoo
Thursday (07/07/2011)
A Wonderful Trip!
Rei: I’m so happy today!
*I bet everyone is! We reached The National Zoo at 10.30am. We visited many animals and alsong the way, asked kids questions to see if they could answer. They were quite cooperative and took good care of themselves. Among: we observed the penguins, The Animal Show, the hippopotamus, rode in the tram and enjoyed lunch at “The Wild” Restaurant. Most kids had nuggets, fries and Milo. However, due to lack of time, we missed the Orang Utan visit….sigh! Maybe, in the future! We sang a song each for every animal that we saw.
A Wonderful Trip!
Rei: I’m so happy today!
*I bet everyone is! We reached The National Zoo at 10.30am. We visited many animals and alsong the way, asked kids questions to see if they could answer. They were quite cooperative and took good care of themselves. Among: we observed the penguins, The Animal Show, the hippopotamus, rode in the tram and enjoyed lunch at “The Wild” Restaurant. Most kids had nuggets, fries and Milo. However, due to lack of time, we missed the Orang Utan visit….sigh! Maybe, in the future! We sang a song each for every animal that we saw.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Trophy Giving Ceremony
Monday (04/07/2011)
a) Trophy Giving Ceremony.
* The kids practiced at receiving the trophy. This time, the trophies were awarded according to the teams. They were Gold receiver and Silver receiver. They queued in 2 teams. The Gold winners were the girls’ team whereby they stood on the chairs. Next, the silver team which were the boys queued and stood on the floor besides the Gold team. I pretended giving them the trophies. Then, we sang our national Anthem; “Negaraku”.
* We invited Teacher Ya Hui to give out the awards. The kids were excited and happy.
b) Hula Hoop.
Last week, after the kids’ vote; they preferred to learn about Hula Hoop first.
I got the kids to brainstormed ways to play. Most answers were “I can spin a hula hoop”.
Thus, kids formed a big circle and they took turns to spin it. It was fun but so far the longest hula hoop player was Kwong Yong, Zheng Yuan and Zhe Qing.
Next, we also rolled the hula by competing in two teams.
Then, we tried rolling as far as possible.
c) Our “Heart”.
Yesterday, I asked the kids why does our heartbeat increase when we exercise. Their answers included:
Yun Xin: Because the heart has to pump blood.
Weei Xiang: The blood will be pumped to every part of our body to work.
* We shall learn further about human body in the near future.
a) Trophy Giving Ceremony.
* The kids practiced at receiving the trophy. This time, the trophies were awarded according to the teams. They were Gold receiver and Silver receiver. They queued in 2 teams. The Gold winners were the girls’ team whereby they stood on the chairs. Next, the silver team which were the boys queued and stood on the floor besides the Gold team. I pretended giving them the trophies. Then, we sang our national Anthem; “Negaraku”.
* We invited Teacher Ya Hui to give out the awards. The kids were excited and happy.
b) Hula Hoop.
Last week, after the kids’ vote; they preferred to learn about Hula Hoop first.
I got the kids to brainstormed ways to play. Most answers were “I can spin a hula hoop”.
Thus, kids formed a big circle and they took turns to spin it. It was fun but so far the longest hula hoop player was Kwong Yong, Zheng Yuan and Zhe Qing.
Next, we also rolled the hula by competing in two teams.
Then, we tried rolling as far as possible.
c) Our “Heart”.
Yesterday, I asked the kids why does our heartbeat increase when we exercise. Their answers included:
Yun Xin: Because the heart has to pump blood.
Weei Xiang: The blood will be pumped to every part of our body to work.
* We shall learn further about human body in the near future.
What’s Exercise?
Friday (01/07/2011)
a) Recording
• Each kid was given a paper with small picture of bowling game. The 6 year old kids were required to further draw more pictures and colour them. Labels were compulsory.
• Meanwhile, the little picture there was to stimulate the 5-year old kid to add on more images besides colouring.
b) Barney: Exercise.
• We watched a video clip on Barney. What is exercise?Cycling, walking, hide and seek, skipping are exercises we can do.
• It introduced outdoor games and indoor games during rainy days.
• It talked about healthy food for healthy body. It also introduced about our heartbeat.
• Teacher: Why does our heartbeat beat faster after an exercise?
• The kids have no idea and have to check the answers. We jumped 50 times in the class; touched our heart before and after the jump. Our heartbeat does beat faster.
a) Recording
• Each kid was given a paper with small picture of bowling game. The 6 year old kids were required to further draw more pictures and colour them. Labels were compulsory.
• Meanwhile, the little picture there was to stimulate the 5-year old kid to add on more images besides colouring.
b) Barney: Exercise.
• We watched a video clip on Barney. What is exercise?Cycling, walking, hide and seek, skipping are exercises we can do.
• It introduced outdoor games and indoor games during rainy days.
• It talked about healthy food for healthy body. It also introduced about our heartbeat.
• Teacher: Why does our heartbeat beat faster after an exercise?
• The kids have no idea and have to check the answers. We jumped 50 times in the class; touched our heart before and after the jump. Our heartbeat does beat faster.
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