Friday (21/10/2011)
a) The Apples.
• The kids helped to peel apples and then we purposely left them to see what happens after that. Of course, after half an hour, the fresh apples changed a little brownish because being oxidised.
b) Garbage Enzyme.
• Drinking Enzyme is safe to drink because it is made from the fruit itself. It is a nutritious drink that provides supplement to drinkers. However, our objective was to make garbage enzyme. Ingredients: 3 cups of fruit skin, 10 cups of water, 1 cup of brown sugar. We made it together by putting them into the big bottle container. Then, we closed it and shook it. It would be kept for 3 months before can be used. Gas to be released every one month.
• I showed the kids’ school’s garbage enzyme. We use it to wash the floor, to wash plates and do other cleaning activities. We also use it as plant fertilizer. I let the kids smell some real drinking enzyme. Scientists made aresearch that when garbage enzyme is poured into rivers, they will help clean the polluted river.
c) Omelette.
• Our spring onion has grown for the last 3 weeks. Thus, we decided to cook it with eggs as omelette. We cracked 4 eggs, beat them and added some soya sauce. We washed our spring onions, cut them and added to the egg mixture. Then, we fried the mixture as omelette. We put some onto bread and the kids really enjoyed it!
Our Pomegranate friends！
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Vegetable Stamping
Monday (10/10/2011)
a) The Vegetables.
• The kids were introduced to various vegetables such as potato, onion, bell peppers, lady fingers and also potatoes. I showed them how I carved the potato. They requested for Angry Bird and so I used a pencil to draw the patterns on the potato first. Then, I used a blade to carve it.
• I cut the broccoli into small stems that look like trees. I also cut the green bell peppers, onions and lady fingers.
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b) Demonstration.
• I demonstrated to the kids the ways I stamped the vegetables. It can be made into trees, people, butterflies, insects, food, suns, houses and etc.
• The kids really had fun! They were rather creative.
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c) The Posters.
• As this Thursday, we are having Food Sales; the kids have to make a Poster to advertise their activity to the school kids and parents. So, they came and helped me to stamp on the Posters.
a) The Vegetables.
• The kids were introduced to various vegetables such as potato, onion, bell peppers, lady fingers and also potatoes. I showed them how I carved the potato. They requested for Angry Bird and so I used a pencil to draw the patterns on the potato first. Then, I used a blade to carve it.
• I cut the broccoli into small stems that look like trees. I also cut the green bell peppers, onions and lady fingers.
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b) Demonstration.
• I demonstrated to the kids the ways I stamped the vegetables. It can be made into trees, people, butterflies, insects, food, suns, houses and etc.
• The kids really had fun! They were rather creative.
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c) The Posters.
• As this Thursday, we are having Food Sales; the kids have to make a Poster to advertise their activity to the school kids and parents. So, they came and helped me to stamp on the Posters.
Homemade Play Dough!
Friday (07/10/2011)
a) More vegetables.
Tomatoes: In the past, people thought that they were poisonous. Actually, it is the tomato leaves and stems which are poisonous if consumed especially by animals like dogs. However, the fruits are juicy and has vitamin A good for eyes and Vitamin C good for body health against bacteria. It has fiber which helps at passing motion. Tomatoes are also used to decrease some cancer cases.
Seaweed can be obtained in shallow seas and also seaside whereby they can stick to rocks and stones for support. There are 3 types namely green, red and black. It has got lots of chlorophyll and minerals which are important for our body. Seaweed prevents sicknesses such as heart diseases and etc.
Raisins are dried grapes. They have natural glucose which privides carbohydrate and energy for us. However, they should be consumed moderately.
b) Home-made Clay.
The kids observed the ingredients and later assisted at mixing the dough.
Add the flour with water and some salt. Stir them together. If too stick, add some flour to get a nice round dough. Colourings were added onto the flour before mixing. We had red, green and white play dough.
c) Moulding!
* The kids made all sorts of moulds including mushrooms, pizza, cakes, donuts, vegetables and also cartoon charcters such as Angry Bird!
a) More vegetables.
Tomatoes: In the past, people thought that they were poisonous. Actually, it is the tomato leaves and stems which are poisonous if consumed especially by animals like dogs. However, the fruits are juicy and has vitamin A good for eyes and Vitamin C good for body health against bacteria. It has fiber which helps at passing motion. Tomatoes are also used to decrease some cancer cases.
Seaweed can be obtained in shallow seas and also seaside whereby they can stick to rocks and stones for support. There are 3 types namely green, red and black. It has got lots of chlorophyll and minerals which are important for our body. Seaweed prevents sicknesses such as heart diseases and etc.
Raisins are dried grapes. They have natural glucose which privides carbohydrate and energy for us. However, they should be consumed moderately.
b) Home-made Clay.
The kids observed the ingredients and later assisted at mixing the dough.
Add the flour with water and some salt. Stir them together. If too stick, add some flour to get a nice round dough. Colourings were added onto the flour before mixing. We had red, green and white play dough.
c) Moulding!
* The kids made all sorts of moulds including mushrooms, pizza, cakes, donuts, vegetables and also cartoon charcters such as Angry Bird!
Logos Hope!
Thursday (06/10/2011)
a Logo’s Hope Theatre.
We reached Westport and reached Logo’s Hope ship. We climbed the stairs and boarded the ship. We were shown the way to a theatre whereby the crews introduced themselves. They danced, sang a song, played some games. Then, they invited the audience to participate. This included wearing a life jacket and also tug-the-war. It was indeed a great fun.
b The Book Shop.
The kids went to the shop and saw many colourful books. They went there to pick books and read them. They were excited and we had to reduce their noise as it is a public library. The kids then adjourned to a corner which displayed a story of a family. It is a good story whereby it teaches us to differentiate good and bad. Then, we went to the café. Kids went to a corner whereby there was face and hand painting. Time to go home and the kids were very tired but……phew….what an experience.
c) Storybook: Hansel and Gretel.
* The kids requested me to read this story and so, I read the book to them. It is such an interesting story about how 2 kids were lost in the forest. They saw a house made of candies. They started eating pieces of the house. The witch welcomed them and eventually trapped them. However, when she wanted to cook the kids for her meal, Gretel pushed the witch into the fireplace and she died. They brought back some of her treasure to help their pooor parents. Although the kids enjoyed the story but disagreed that the kids should take or “steal” the treasure. They should just go home and help their parents.
d) Unforgettable Moments.
* Each kid came forward to say about their favourite part of their Logos Hope trip. They started the sentence with “I like Logos Hope because….” Or “I don’t like it because….”. The kids love it because of the storybooks, the performances, seeing their teachers’ participations at activities, handpainting, the window view, the high staircase and also the beautiful ship.
* Then, they drew pictures of their memorable moments in their Log Book.
a Logo’s Hope Theatre.
We reached Westport and reached Logo’s Hope ship. We climbed the stairs and boarded the ship. We were shown the way to a theatre whereby the crews introduced themselves. They danced, sang a song, played some games. Then, they invited the audience to participate. This included wearing a life jacket and also tug-the-war. It was indeed a great fun.
b The Book Shop.
The kids went to the shop and saw many colourful books. They went there to pick books and read them. They were excited and we had to reduce their noise as it is a public library. The kids then adjourned to a corner which displayed a story of a family. It is a good story whereby it teaches us to differentiate good and bad. Then, we went to the café. Kids went to a corner whereby there was face and hand painting. Time to go home and the kids were very tired but……phew….what an experience.
c) Storybook: Hansel and Gretel.
* The kids requested me to read this story and so, I read the book to them. It is such an interesting story about how 2 kids were lost in the forest. They saw a house made of candies. They started eating pieces of the house. The witch welcomed them and eventually trapped them. However, when she wanted to cook the kids for her meal, Gretel pushed the witch into the fireplace and she died. They brought back some of her treasure to help their pooor parents. Although the kids enjoyed the story but disagreed that the kids should take or “steal” the treasure. They should just go home and help their parents.
d) Unforgettable Moments.
* Each kid came forward to say about their favourite part of their Logos Hope trip. They started the sentence with “I like Logos Hope because….” Or “I don’t like it because….”. The kids love it because of the storybooks, the performances, seeing their teachers’ participations at activities, handpainting, the window view, the high staircase and also the beautiful ship.
* Then, they drew pictures of their memorable moments in their Log Book.
Let’s Buy and Sell
Wednesday 05/10/2011
a About Logos Hope.
As we are visiting Logos Hope ship tomorrow, I explained a little about the ship. It’s a Germany ship that travels around the world and it does voluntary work such as helping the poors, giving free dentistry treatment and also teaching free English lessons to villagers. Volunteers around the world board the ship to serve people. They have a section for Book fair and also a café for food and beverage. The kids were so excited and we talked about rules being there.
b Trading: Buying and Selling
The kids learnt how to buy and sell. I gave them an example story. George was given RM10 buy his mum to assist her at buying some grocery staffs. He bought some broccoli, Chilli sauce, lollipop and mineral water. Together,. He used up RM8, thus the balance is RM2. However, the wind blew a ringgit away. Thus the final balance is RM1.
c Role Play: Trading.
The class was divided into 2 groups; the buyers and the sellers. They arranged 3 tables and decided what to sell. Table 1 sold food, table 2 sold toys while table 3 sold candies. They used their money note which they made a few days ago. Each of them has got their purses or wallets hung on their neck. Then, they exchanged roles and had lots of fun….
a About Logos Hope.
As we are visiting Logos Hope ship tomorrow, I explained a little about the ship. It’s a Germany ship that travels around the world and it does voluntary work such as helping the poors, giving free dentistry treatment and also teaching free English lessons to villagers. Volunteers around the world board the ship to serve people. They have a section for Book fair and also a café for food and beverage. The kids were so excited and we talked about rules being there.
b Trading: Buying and Selling
The kids learnt how to buy and sell. I gave them an example story. George was given RM10 buy his mum to assist her at buying some grocery staffs. He bought some broccoli, Chilli sauce, lollipop and mineral water. Together,. He used up RM8, thus the balance is RM2. However, the wind blew a ringgit away. Thus the final balance is RM1.
c Role Play: Trading.
The class was divided into 2 groups; the buyers and the sellers. They arranged 3 tables and decided what to sell. Table 1 sold food, table 2 sold toys while table 3 sold candies. They used their money note which they made a few days ago. Each of them has got their purses or wallets hung on their neck. Then, they exchanged roles and had lots of fun….
The Cartoon Burger
Tuesday 04/10/2011
a The Ingredients
We learnt the vocabulary: Eggs, mayonnaise, butter, tomatoes, seaweed, raisins, Honey Stars, Purple cabbage, buns.
b Team work.
Some washed and cut the tomaoes. The kids observed the tomato seeds. Some kids washed the eggs and cracked the egg shells to peel them off. Some wiped the table, some arranged the chairs. Then, everyone queue in a line and took turns to smash the egg with mayonnaise. Only Tzen Yu can’t take egg, so his meal is without egg. We tried preparing vegetarian meals to respect friends’ who are vegetarians.
c Step by step Guidance.
I tooa bun which already cut almost into half. First, I spreaded the butter. Then, I placed some mayonnaise egg with tomatoes, seaweed and purple cabbage. Next, for the face; I put some drops of mayonnaise for the eyes and patterns. I placed 2 Honey Stars and some raisins on top. Then, the Cartoon Burger is ready to be served.
d Fun Time
What could be more fun when kids get to make their own Cartoon Burger. They modified their burgers and really enjoyed themselves. They agreed to make this burger for sales.
Tuesday 04/10/2011
a The Ingredients
We learnt the vocabulary: Eggs, mayonnaise, butter, tomatoes, seaweed, raisins, Honey Stars, Purple cabbage, buns.
b Team work.
Some washed and cut the tomaoes. The kids observed the tomato seeds. Some kids washed the eggs and cracked the egg shells to peel them off. Some wiped the table, some arranged the chairs. Then, everyone queue in a line and took turns to smash the egg with mayonnaise. Only Tzen Yu can’t take egg, so his meal is without egg. We tried preparing vegetarian meals to respect friends’ who are vegetarians.
c Step by step Guidance.
I tooa bun which already cut almost into half. First, I spreaded the butter. Then, I placed some mayonnaise egg with tomatoes, seaweed and purple cabbage. Next, for the face; I put some drops of mayonnaise for the eyes and patterns. I placed 2 Honey Stars and some raisins on top. Then, the Cartoon Burger is ready to be served.
d Fun Time
What could be more fun when kids get to make their own Cartoon Burger. They modified their burgers and really enjoyed themselves. They agreed to make this burger for sales.
Money value.
Monday (03/10/2011)
a) The Pomegranate.
The carrots’ leaves in experiment have grown taller. Our Bean sprouts planted in the garden have grown taller. The onions’ shoot has also grown. Potatoes haven’t shown any signs.
I brought in a Pomegranate fruit and the kids were anxious about it. It was plucked from our school tree. The fruit skin is already almost all yellow but it was difficult to break it open. So, I had to cut it by knife. It has got lots of small seeds. The kids wished to bring them home to plant. Shawn said if the fruit is riper, then it would be sweeter. Gee….the kids love sour fruit!
b) Scrambled words!
At first, we spelt “BROCCOLI” together. Then, I gave each kid a letter. The first group stated playing. A smurf farmer and McQueen chased the letters and they were scrambled up! Then, the smurf said, “Stop!” The letters tried arranging themselves but unsuccessful. It was about 2 times and the third time, Smurf called out the letters and eventually the spelling was correct! Hooray!
c) Money value.
As we would be selling food next week, so we learnt about money value. I showed the kids notes of RM1, RM5, RM10 and RM50. Shawn showed me old note sof RM1 and RM2. We compared the features and colours. Features include KL Tower, JLCC Twin Towers, an aeroplane representing KLIA, a cargo ship representing Malaysia’s international trading and etc. Kids said the notes will be torn if cut by scissors. True enough but money is so important especially for the poor ones. Thus, we should appreciate money. We should our parents for working hard to give us money and love for us.
Each kid was given 10 pieces of cardboard. They wrote values on them and coloured them accordingly. Blue for RM1 note, green for RM5 note and red for RM10 note.
a) The Pomegranate.
The carrots’ leaves in experiment have grown taller. Our Bean sprouts planted in the garden have grown taller. The onions’ shoot has also grown. Potatoes haven’t shown any signs.
I brought in a Pomegranate fruit and the kids were anxious about it. It was plucked from our school tree. The fruit skin is already almost all yellow but it was difficult to break it open. So, I had to cut it by knife. It has got lots of small seeds. The kids wished to bring them home to plant. Shawn said if the fruit is riper, then it would be sweeter. Gee….the kids love sour fruit!
b) Scrambled words!
At first, we spelt “BROCCOLI” together. Then, I gave each kid a letter. The first group stated playing. A smurf farmer and McQueen chased the letters and they were scrambled up! Then, the smurf said, “Stop!” The letters tried arranging themselves but unsuccessful. It was about 2 times and the third time, Smurf called out the letters and eventually the spelling was correct! Hooray!
c) Money value.
As we would be selling food next week, so we learnt about money value. I showed the kids notes of RM1, RM5, RM10 and RM50. Shawn showed me old note sof RM1 and RM2. We compared the features and colours. Features include KL Tower, JLCC Twin Towers, an aeroplane representing KLIA, a cargo ship representing Malaysia’s international trading and etc. Kids said the notes will be torn if cut by scissors. True enough but money is so important especially for the poor ones. Thus, we should appreciate money. We should our parents for working hard to give us money and love for us.
Each kid was given 10 pieces of cardboard. They wrote values on them and coloured them accordingly. Blue for RM1 note, green for RM5 note and red for RM10 note.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Recording: Vegeroni Pasta.
Friday (30/09/2011)
a) The carrots.
• We observed our experiments. The white flowers have changed more into coloured flowers as the stems absorb the coloured water. The carrots in the blue water have turned into blue carrots and the carrots have started rotting; thus, we threw them away. The kids wondered what happened if the carrots were left there to rot. How would they look like? We’d be learning this soon.
• In another container, there were 2 carrot tops with sprouted leaves. They are still growing. Let’s see if they grow higher next week.
b) The Sales.
• The kids wanted to sell their recipes. Furthermore, we are learning about a restaurant; thus trading will give them a better idea. We brainstormed on things to make and sell. Those will also be included in our menu. With votes, the finalized food including burger, ice-cream and sandwiches. We shall be focusing on burgers and ice-cream dessert first.
c) Recording: Vegeroni Pasta.
• We recapped of the ingredients for yesterday’s meal cooking. Vegeroni is our menu item number 3. The ingredients were carrots, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, tomato puree, butter, oil and also vegeroni pasta. The kids drew 2 separate pictures. First was the wok with its ingredients mixture while the second picture was the rice cooker with boiled pasta.
d) Introducing Blacklight.
• This year-end performance would be a blacklight theme. I showed the kids some video clips of the performance. The audience can’t see the performers but only the fluorescent clothing. Kids can still see the stage. They were excited!
• I discussed a little about the ideal wish for the performance. They decided to perform the story of a farmer and a seed. However, we are including some latest cartoon characters to make it more interesting. Well……we’ve got to work step by step!
a) The carrots.
• We observed our experiments. The white flowers have changed more into coloured flowers as the stems absorb the coloured water. The carrots in the blue water have turned into blue carrots and the carrots have started rotting; thus, we threw them away. The kids wondered what happened if the carrots were left there to rot. How would they look like? We’d be learning this soon.
• In another container, there were 2 carrot tops with sprouted leaves. They are still growing. Let’s see if they grow higher next week.
b) The Sales.
• The kids wanted to sell their recipes. Furthermore, we are learning about a restaurant; thus trading will give them a better idea. We brainstormed on things to make and sell. Those will also be included in our menu. With votes, the finalized food including burger, ice-cream and sandwiches. We shall be focusing on burgers and ice-cream dessert first.
c) Recording: Vegeroni Pasta.
• We recapped of the ingredients for yesterday’s meal cooking. Vegeroni is our menu item number 3. The ingredients were carrots, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, tomato puree, butter, oil and also vegeroni pasta. The kids drew 2 separate pictures. First was the wok with its ingredients mixture while the second picture was the rice cooker with boiled pasta.
d) Introducing Blacklight.
• This year-end performance would be a blacklight theme. I showed the kids some video clips of the performance. The audience can’t see the performers but only the fluorescent clothing. Kids can still see the stage. They were excited!
• I discussed a little about the ideal wish for the performance. They decided to perform the story of a farmer and a seed. However, we are including some latest cartoon characters to make it more interesting. Well……we’ve got to work step by step!
Menu 3: Vegeroni Tomato Pasta.
Thursday (29/09/2011)
a) Ingredients and segregations.
• I introduced onions and asked them to be careful at cutting as it causes us to have tears. I skinned off the carrots and showed proper ways to cut. I introduced tomato and its seeds. I opened the mushrooms and showed them proper ways to cut. Lastly, I showed them the vegeroni pasta which comes in shapes and healthy colours.
• Then, the kids chose the job parts they desired。
b) Cooking the Sauce.
We placed all the ingredients together at the kitchen. I opened a can of tomato puree. The wok was washed and dried. Firs, we poured the oil. Next, we added carrots, tomatoes, mushrooms, puree. We stirred and added some water as it was too thick. I added some sugar as the puree mixture was too sour. The class tasted the mixture and agreed that the puree is now ready to be served.
c) Boiling the pasta.
We placed some water in the cooker and poured some oil into i. 5 minutes later, we added the Vegeroni pasta and let it boil. The evaporated steam triggered our hungry stomach. Meanwhile, kids arranged the tables, chairs, bowls and spoons.
d) Let’s eat!
* Each kid was given some pasta. They added the sauce onto heir pasta. Hmm….yummy. Some had 2 bowls. A few though it was rather sour. So, next time; we should either add less puree or more sugar in the mixture. So…..the kids said item #3 for McQueen’s Magical Resaurant is Vegeroni Tomato Pasta with the price of RM9.50…….hmmm…is that the standard price in the market today?
a) Ingredients and segregations.
• I introduced onions and asked them to be careful at cutting as it causes us to have tears. I skinned off the carrots and showed proper ways to cut. I introduced tomato and its seeds. I opened the mushrooms and showed them proper ways to cut. Lastly, I showed them the vegeroni pasta which comes in shapes and healthy colours.
• Then, the kids chose the job parts they desired。
b) Cooking the Sauce.
We placed all the ingredients together at the kitchen. I opened a can of tomato puree. The wok was washed and dried. Firs, we poured the oil. Next, we added carrots, tomatoes, mushrooms, puree. We stirred and added some water as it was too thick. I added some sugar as the puree mixture was too sour. The class tasted the mixture and agreed that the puree is now ready to be served.
c) Boiling the pasta.
We placed some water in the cooker and poured some oil into i. 5 minutes later, we added the Vegeroni pasta and let it boil. The evaporated steam triggered our hungry stomach. Meanwhile, kids arranged the tables, chairs, bowls and spoons.
d) Let’s eat!
* Each kid was given some pasta. They added the sauce onto heir pasta. Hmm….yummy. Some had 2 bowls. A few though it was rather sour. So, next time; we should either add less puree or more sugar in the mixture. So…..the kids said item #3 for McQueen’s Magical Resaurant is Vegeroni Tomato Pasta with the price of RM9.50…….hmmm…is that the standard price in the market today?
Green Peas “Edamame”
Wednesday (29/09/2011)
a) Soya Beans
• There are many types of beans and they give important protein for people especially vegetarians who don’t eat meat. Protein enables muscle building and body growth. Meat and eggs anre also good source of meat.
• Green Peas are young beans. If left for a few months, they will turn brown and become Soy Bean. Soy Beans are used to make bean curd and also making Soya Bean drinks. Soy Beans are very important source of protein food.
b) Boiling Green Peas “Edamame”.
• First, we watched them. Then, we add some water into the cooker. Next, we added some salt into the water. The kids smelt and tasted some salt beforehand. Then, we poured the peas in the water to boil. 10 minutes later, the kids took turns to scoop the green peas. After cooling down, we ate them…..Kids just love peas!
c) Story time: The Enormous Turnip
* A farmer planted some turnip seeds into the soil. The next morning, one of them grew enormously. The farmer was so happy, he tried pulling it but failed to. He asked help from his wife but failed again. The son came, then the daughter. Next, the dog, the cat and finally the mouse. And………pull……out came the turnip! They were so happy that the farmer shared the vegetable with all of them. The farmer’s wife cooked delicious turnip food for all.
d) Mini role-play.
* The kids chose the character they wanted. There were also the sun, the water can and some ants. I’m the enormous turnip. They came to pull me as I was narrating the story. Finally, they succeeded!....phew!
a) Soya Beans
• There are many types of beans and they give important protein for people especially vegetarians who don’t eat meat. Protein enables muscle building and body growth. Meat and eggs anre also good source of meat.
• Green Peas are young beans. If left for a few months, they will turn brown and become Soy Bean. Soy Beans are used to make bean curd and also making Soya Bean drinks. Soy Beans are very important source of protein food.
b) Boiling Green Peas “Edamame”.
• First, we watched them. Then, we add some water into the cooker. Next, we added some salt into the water. The kids smelt and tasted some salt beforehand. Then, we poured the peas in the water to boil. 10 minutes later, the kids took turns to scoop the green peas. After cooling down, we ate them…..Kids just love peas!
c) Story time: The Enormous Turnip
* A farmer planted some turnip seeds into the soil. The next morning, one of them grew enormously. The farmer was so happy, he tried pulling it but failed to. He asked help from his wife but failed again. The son came, then the daughter. Next, the dog, the cat and finally the mouse. And………pull……out came the turnip! They were so happy that the farmer shared the vegetable with all of them. The farmer’s wife cooked delicious turnip food for all.
d) Mini role-play.
* The kids chose the character they wanted. There were also the sun, the water can and some ants. I’m the enormous turnip. They came to pull me as I was narrating the story. Finally, they succeeded!....phew!
Gardening
Tuesday (27/09/2011)
a) The Various Plants.
• Tzen Yu and I brought in some vegetables for the kids to observe. Potatoes with little yellowish and green eyes are ready to be planted. Similarly to gingers. Tzen Yu said that potatoes with those eyes are not safe to be eaten because it is poisonous. Cooks will have to cut discard that part away. We also observed onions. The kids passed around and smelt and compared.
b) Gardening.
Before planting in the garden, we learnt the different tools namely; spade, rake, watering can, flower pots and soil.
We sang a song that goes along to the tune “The Farmer In The Dell”. The kids helped me to form the lyrics. “The farmer in the dell, the farmer in the dell, heigh-ho-the-diery-oh, the farmer in the dell.”
“ The farmer digs the soil……..The farmer plants the seeds,…….The farmer waters the seeds, ………The sun shines the seeds”.
We took turns to plant those vegetables. We planted onions, potatoes, ginger and we transferred some bean sprouts which have already started growing tall. The kids agreed to water those plants every morning.
c) Observing the flowers.
The flower stems have absorbed the coloured water. Those white chrysanthemums have started changing colour to red, blue and also purple. They looked pretty especially the blue flowers.
d) Video Clip
We watched how mushrooms grew. We watched the video clip of the song we learnt yesterday; “The Plant Song”.
We watched an interesting story of Walt Disneys; “The Wise Little Hen”. The hen had some corn seeds and asked Peter Pig and Donald Duck to help at planting but they resisted, pretending to have a sudden stomachache. So, she planted them herself with cchicks’ help. Next, she needed someone to harvest. Again Peter Pig and Donald Duck rejected. So, she harvested herself. She then cooked lots of delicious food and invited them to eat, Peter Pig and Donald Duck immediately agreed. However, they were presented with a bottle of medicine. Both realized that they had misbehaved.
a) The Various Plants.
• Tzen Yu and I brought in some vegetables for the kids to observe. Potatoes with little yellowish and green eyes are ready to be planted. Similarly to gingers. Tzen Yu said that potatoes with those eyes are not safe to be eaten because it is poisonous. Cooks will have to cut discard that part away. We also observed onions. The kids passed around and smelt and compared.
b) Gardening.
Before planting in the garden, we learnt the different tools namely; spade, rake, watering can, flower pots and soil.
We sang a song that goes along to the tune “The Farmer In The Dell”. The kids helped me to form the lyrics. “The farmer in the dell, the farmer in the dell, heigh-ho-the-diery-oh, the farmer in the dell.”
“ The farmer digs the soil……..The farmer plants the seeds,…….The farmer waters the seeds, ………The sun shines the seeds”.
We took turns to plant those vegetables. We planted onions, potatoes, ginger and we transferred some bean sprouts which have already started growing tall. The kids agreed to water those plants every morning.
c) Observing the flowers.
The flower stems have absorbed the coloured water. Those white chrysanthemums have started changing colour to red, blue and also purple. They looked pretty especially the blue flowers.
d) Video Clip
We watched how mushrooms grew. We watched the video clip of the song we learnt yesterday; “The Plant Song”.
We watched an interesting story of Walt Disneys; “The Wise Little Hen”. The hen had some corn seeds and asked Peter Pig and Donald Duck to help at planting but they resisted, pretending to have a sudden stomachache. So, she planted them herself with cchicks’ help. Next, she needed someone to harvest. Again Peter Pig and Donald Duck rejected. So, she harvested herself. She then cooked lots of delicious food and invited them to eat, Peter Pig and Donald Duck immediately agreed. However, they were presented with a bottle of medicine. Both realized that they had misbehaved.
Colouring Experiment
Monday（26/09/2011）
a) Flashcards
• We recapped words learnt such as beans, rice, grains, broccoli, spinach, food pyramid and etc.
b) The Plant Song.
• First, we read through the lyrics ad discussed. Then we sang together. Next, we sang along with the music. They kind of like it!
For a plant to stay alive,
It needs 5 things, I would not lie,
It needs water so it can grow,
And it needs soil just like so.
Plants needs space, they can’t be tight,
The sun helps plants by giving light,
Don’t forget to give plants air,
Repeat the needs if you dare, Need 1 = WATER
Need 2 = SOIL
Need 3 = SPACE
Need 4 = LIGHT
Need 5 = AIR
c) Picture Recording.
• We discussed about our cooking activity last Friday. I then drew some pictures on the board. We labeled them together. The kids started drawing onto their Log Book.
d) Experiments
• We prepared 3 bottles. Bottle A with blue colouring, Bottle B with red ahile Bottle C with pyrple colouring. Kids learnt red mixes with blue gives purple.
• We also did carrot experiment whereby we cut its top and soaked it in water.
a) Flashcards
• We recapped words learnt such as beans, rice, grains, broccoli, spinach, food pyramid and etc.
b) The Plant Song.
• First, we read through the lyrics ad discussed. Then we sang together. Next, we sang along with the music. They kind of like it!
For a plant to stay alive,
It needs 5 things, I would not lie,
It needs water so it can grow,
And it needs soil just like so.
Plants needs space, they can’t be tight,
The sun helps plants by giving light,
Don’t forget to give plants air,
Repeat the needs if you dare, Need 1 = WATER
Need 2 = SOIL
Need 3 = SPACE
Need 4 = LIGHT
Need 5 = AIR
c) Picture Recording.
• We discussed about our cooking activity last Friday. I then drew some pictures on the board. We labeled them together. The kids started drawing onto their Log Book.
d) Experiments
• We prepared 3 bottles. Bottle A with blue colouring, Bottle B with red ahile Bottle C with pyrple colouring. Kids learnt red mixes with blue gives purple.
• We also did carrot experiment whereby we cut its top and soaked it in water.
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