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.
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