Tuesday (22/02/2011)
a) Pick lots
• We shall only perform a lion dance during the orphanage visit this coming Friday. Thus, we require 2 dancers, 2 little monks; while the others would play the musical instruments. Only 6 kids volunteered themselves as lion dancers. I highlighted that there will be 30 orphans altogether with 42 kids from our school. Thus, they have to be really brave and excited. The kids who raised their hands were Chun Kit, Qian joe, Yun Xin, Xing Tong, Rei, Tzen Yu and Kwong Yong. Kwong Yong and Rei got the lucky lots; so they will be the lion dancers. Tzen Yu and Rei are the little monks. The other kids get their favourite musical instruments such as bells, tambories, cymbals and triangles.
b) Practising together.
• Our kids went up to practise with Soya Bean kids. As we won’t be bringing radio to the orphanage, the kids would sing while the lions and little monks dance. At some points, I guided the kids reminding them the steps they learnt from their Wushu teacher such as sleeping, jumping happily and bowing. The kids had fun. Hmmm……Kwong Yong seems to be more confident than before……this must be part of the “learning and growing” process.
• Then, the kids sang “Gong Xi, Gong Xi” in Mandarin and then English version. We wrapped up with “Tian Tian Hao Tian”.
c) A gift for the orphans.
• We really want to give the kids something to the kids as asweet memory. Yun Xin suggested a storybook. Qian Joe suggested letters. Well, looking at out short time, I thought each kid draw beautiful pictures of any theme to be compiled as a loving book.
• I reminded the kids about sensitivity which was not to draw on mother, father or a happy family as the orphans might feel sad. Pomegranate kids immediately completed my sentence about sensitivity. Respect and love is instilled from young.
d) The Orphanage Visit.
• There are some slight changes. The orphans are only available at 3.45 on Friday afternoon. Some of them are busy preparing for exam and in the morning, they have schools. Actually, they asked if we could come on Sunday which we couldn’t.
• Pomegranate kids decided to wear school green t-shirts because they said the pink t-shirts make them feel hot ……hmmmm. They are advised to wear pants or shorts and sandals or shoes.
Our Pomegranate friends！
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
Sharing Ideas
Monday (21/02/2011)
a) Discussion
• Pomegranate and Soaya Bean kids will be visiting the orphans this coming Friday on 25/02/2011. The kids were so excited! Altogether, the amount collected for the charity was more than RM800. The exact amount is yet to be known as we are waiting for the Administration Department’s report.
• Anyway, we discussed of what to do at the orphanage. First, the kids will introduce themselves briefly. Secondly, the kids will perform the Lion Dance. Next, we shall sing Chinese New Year songs of Chinese and English version. Next, we shall teach them rabbit origami. Then, they will introduce to the kids about their orphanage.
b) The Practice.
• We recapped on the body actions for our Happy Chinese New Year song. It was quite simple and they were quite standardized.
• Next, I divided them into 5 groups with 6-year old kids as leaders. I asked if anyone would be happy to show their friends ways to make a rabbit origami. Xing Tong volunteered. She was quite good. We did that for our CNY decoration. Thus, I folded one more time to show the kids the steps of making.
c) Visiting Soya Bean class.
• First, we taught them to sing our English version of CNY song with actions. Next, they joined us. They were quite good and had fun!
• Next, Soya Bean kids taught us the actions for the CNY song “Gong Xi, Gong Xi”. Then, all kids sang “Tian Tian Hao Tian”.
d) Teaching Origami.
• Qian Joe volunteered to teach. Everyone watched him. I guided when he was lolst of words. Upon completing, Pomegranate kids went to their respective groups. Then, Sya Bean joined us. We distributed each kid a small piece of paper. Then, they started folding and cutting. It was really fun! Teaching one another is where the joy sparks! Then, they decorated their rabbit origami and put into their bags to bring home.
a) Discussion
• Pomegranate and Soaya Bean kids will be visiting the orphans this coming Friday on 25/02/2011. The kids were so excited! Altogether, the amount collected for the charity was more than RM800. The exact amount is yet to be known as we are waiting for the Administration Department’s report.
• Anyway, we discussed of what to do at the orphanage. First, the kids will introduce themselves briefly. Secondly, the kids will perform the Lion Dance. Next, we shall sing Chinese New Year songs of Chinese and English version. Next, we shall teach them rabbit origami. Then, they will introduce to the kids about their orphanage.
b) The Practice.
• We recapped on the body actions for our Happy Chinese New Year song. It was quite simple and they were quite standardized.
• Next, I divided them into 5 groups with 6-year old kids as leaders. I asked if anyone would be happy to show their friends ways to make a rabbit origami. Xing Tong volunteered. She was quite good. We did that for our CNY decoration. Thus, I folded one more time to show the kids the steps of making.
c) Visiting Soya Bean class.
• First, we taught them to sing our English version of CNY song with actions. Next, they joined us. They were quite good and had fun!
• Next, Soya Bean kids taught us the actions for the CNY song “Gong Xi, Gong Xi”. Then, all kids sang “Tian Tian Hao Tian”.
d) Teaching Origami.
• Qian Joe volunteered to teach. Everyone watched him. I guided when he was lolst of words. Upon completing, Pomegranate kids went to their respective groups. Then, Sya Bean joined us. We distributed each kid a small piece of paper. Then, they started folding and cutting. It was really fun! Teaching one another is where the joy sparks! Then, they decorated their rabbit origami and put into their bags to bring home.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Orphanage Charity Sale
Thursday (17/02/2011)
a) Stall preparation.
• I set up the stalls as the kids were still having lessons at 9.30 a.m. Then, some of them helped me to place the items accordingly. I placed the labels which comprised the name of items and price.
• By 10 a.m., the kids were already excited. I called their names accordingly so that they remember who their partners were. They sat together and I gave each pair a container to keep the sale money.
• Next, they marched out and sat at their relevant places. I reminded them to take good care of the money and also to advertise their products as to attract their potential customers. Example: Helicopter blades can fly….for only RM1. Get a nice Recycled bag for your mother…….for only RM1.
b) The Sales.
• 5-year old kids came down to buy our items. The sellers are kids from our class and Soya Bean class. At first, the kids didn’t know how to promote but as they listened to how teachers promote, they started copying us…
• They kept the money in the container. Sales for toys, helicopter blades, , toy cars and biscuits were the best. Zhe Qing started sobbing when nobody came to buy her cups and glasses. I explained to her that she has to promote and she was quite shy at first. Jun Yu came to me asking why nobody buys from him even though he promoted many times. I told him to be persistent and business is sometimes good and sometimes bad.
• Yee Xuan and Xing Jing were very patient and finally some parents bought water bottles from them. Zheng Yuan was also very patient and eventually promoted his items as parents’ gifts. Example: key chains, beautiful envelopes, pencils etc. Jun Yu’s biscuit business got better when some parents started buying his biscuits. He could remember so well that he told me the amount he received. Kwong Yong and Shawn were quite a team as they kept promoting their cookies. Kwong Yong was also excited to help his friends promoting their items. Xing Tong’s business was like hot cakes. Probably because we displayed balloons at the counter. Zhi feng was also busy selling toy cars. Soon Yu and Jia Xun were busy selling other toys such as Naruto, lipsticks, dolls, telephones and etc.
c) It’s the Orphans’ Money
• As this was the first time kids deal with real money, they have the perception that the money collected belonged to them. This thought was especially strong among the 5-year old kids. Luckily I saw the actions and explained again that those collection is for the orphans. So, kids can’t take those money to buy the charitable stuffs.
• The same situation occurred for Soya Bean class too. However, after a while; they started telling one another that the money was for the orphans.
d) Counting the money.
• In the classroom, each kid got the chance to count the money. We calculated together. The collection for the morning was about RM129. However, gthis does not include parents’ donation. Xiang Wei’s mother and grandmother donated RM50 each. Alisa’s aunty donated RM10. Teacher Hui Ping donated RM50. Our charity sale has yet finished because the kids will continue to sell at 5.30pm to parents.
e) Songs: The Muffin Man, You are Special.
• We substituted the lyrics related to our Charity Sale.
Example: Do you know the cookie children, the cookie children, the cookie children?
Do you know the cookie children who help the orphanage?
(toy children, bag children, Milo children, bottle children, t-shirt children, container
children, keychain children)
• Overall, the kids performed well during their charity sale including kids like Kwong Yong who kept promoting his cookies. :)
• Thus, I thought they are very special, everyone is special in their own ways. Thus, we sang this song with actions!
“You are Special, You’re the only one,
You’re the only one like you!
There isn’t another in the world, who can do the things you do!
Oh…you are special, special,
Everyone is special,
Everyone in his or her own way. (x2)
f) Discussion and drawing.
• Eeach kid came to report what they bought. Each kid used their Rm2 rather wisely. As most charitable items are sold for RM1; thus most kids bought 2 items each. They shared their experiences happily.
• Then, they started drawing their favourite moments onto an A4 paper. Some kids actually drew detailed pictures such as Zhe Qing and Jun Yu…….hmmm I bet they had a wonderful time!
g) Evening Charity Sale.
• As we still had items to sell off, the kids were so happy to work together with Soya Bean class and sell the items to parents.
• At the end of the day, I handed the money to Teacher Huang. The actual amount would only be known when she calculates and adds to Soya Bean class collection. I shall announce to parents and kids by then. Thank You so much to all parents for your dedicated and loving heart and soul.
a) Stall preparation.
• I set up the stalls as the kids were still having lessons at 9.30 a.m. Then, some of them helped me to place the items accordingly. I placed the labels which comprised the name of items and price.
• By 10 a.m., the kids were already excited. I called their names accordingly so that they remember who their partners were. They sat together and I gave each pair a container to keep the sale money.
• Next, they marched out and sat at their relevant places. I reminded them to take good care of the money and also to advertise their products as to attract their potential customers. Example: Helicopter blades can fly….for only RM1. Get a nice Recycled bag for your mother…….for only RM1.
b) The Sales.
• 5-year old kids came down to buy our items. The sellers are kids from our class and Soya Bean class. At first, the kids didn’t know how to promote but as they listened to how teachers promote, they started copying us…
• They kept the money in the container. Sales for toys, helicopter blades, , toy cars and biscuits were the best. Zhe Qing started sobbing when nobody came to buy her cups and glasses. I explained to her that she has to promote and she was quite shy at first. Jun Yu came to me asking why nobody buys from him even though he promoted many times. I told him to be persistent and business is sometimes good and sometimes bad.
• Yee Xuan and Xing Jing were very patient and finally some parents bought water bottles from them. Zheng Yuan was also very patient and eventually promoted his items as parents’ gifts. Example: key chains, beautiful envelopes, pencils etc. Jun Yu’s biscuit business got better when some parents started buying his biscuits. He could remember so well that he told me the amount he received. Kwong Yong and Shawn were quite a team as they kept promoting their cookies. Kwong Yong was also excited to help his friends promoting their items. Xing Tong’s business was like hot cakes. Probably because we displayed balloons at the counter. Zhi feng was also busy selling toy cars. Soon Yu and Jia Xun were busy selling other toys such as Naruto, lipsticks, dolls, telephones and etc.
c) It’s the Orphans’ Money
• As this was the first time kids deal with real money, they have the perception that the money collected belonged to them. This thought was especially strong among the 5-year old kids. Luckily I saw the actions and explained again that those collection is for the orphans. So, kids can’t take those money to buy the charitable stuffs.
• The same situation occurred for Soya Bean class too. However, after a while; they started telling one another that the money was for the orphans.
d) Counting the money.
• In the classroom, each kid got the chance to count the money. We calculated together. The collection for the morning was about RM129. However, gthis does not include parents’ donation. Xiang Wei’s mother and grandmother donated RM50 each. Alisa’s aunty donated RM10. Teacher Hui Ping donated RM50. Our charity sale has yet finished because the kids will continue to sell at 5.30pm to parents.
e) Songs: The Muffin Man, You are Special.
• We substituted the lyrics related to our Charity Sale.
Example: Do you know the cookie children, the cookie children, the cookie children?
Do you know the cookie children who help the orphanage?
(toy children, bag children, Milo children, bottle children, t-shirt children, container
children, keychain children)
• Overall, the kids performed well during their charity sale including kids like Kwong Yong who kept promoting his cookies. :)
• Thus, I thought they are very special, everyone is special in their own ways. Thus, we sang this song with actions!
“You are Special, You’re the only one,
You’re the only one like you!
There isn’t another in the world, who can do the things you do!
Oh…you are special, special,
Everyone is special,
Everyone in his or her own way. (x2)
f) Discussion and drawing.
• Eeach kid came to report what they bought. Each kid used their Rm2 rather wisely. As most charitable items are sold for RM1; thus most kids bought 2 items each. They shared their experiences happily.
• Then, they started drawing their favourite moments onto an A4 paper. Some kids actually drew detailed pictures such as Zhe Qing and Jun Yu…….hmmm I bet they had a wonderful time!
g) Evening Charity Sale.
• As we still had items to sell off, the kids were so happy to work together with Soya Bean class and sell the items to parents.
• At the end of the day, I handed the money to Teacher Huang. The actual amount would only be known when she calculates and adds to Soya Bean class collection. I shall announce to parents and kids by then. Thank You so much to all parents for your dedicated and loving heart and soul.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Charity Preparation
Wednesday (16/02/2011)
a) Duty segregation.
• The kids were divided into groups of pairs. The 6-year old chose the 5-year old. Then, they chose the items to sell. Then, we discussed on the prices. Example:
Toys: Zhi Feng, Soon Yu and Jia Xun.
Helicopter blades and balloons: Xing Tong
Biscuits and sweets: Alisa and Soon Yu.
Cookies: Kwong Yong and Shawn.
Drinks and Milo: Yun Xin.
Biscuits: Jun Yu and Natalie.
Others (key chains, envelopes, pencils).
Water bottle: Yee Xuan, Xing Jing.
Recycled bag: Qian Joe, Tzen Yu.
Containers: Xiang Wei.
Cups and glasses: Zhe Qing.
Plates: Chia Yen.
b) Labeling.
• The kids identify the words and cut the labels to be placed on a hard cardboard. Then, they used magic pens to write the price.
• Next, they were given stickers to write prices on them. Thus, most items have got price tags.
c) Placement.
• Next, the kids carried their items and placed them into proper containers and boxes.
• They even wiped the plates and cups which Zhe Qing brought for charity.
d) Briefing.
• The kids were to wear their school pink t-shirt to indicate them as sellers.
Chun Kit: Are we using real money tomorrow?
Teacher: Yes, of course.
Chun Kit: What are we going to do with money then?
Yun Xin: To donate to the charity.
• I reminded the kids to bring their RM2 tomorrow so that they can also buy the charitable items from their friends.
a) Duty segregation.
• The kids were divided into groups of pairs. The 6-year old chose the 5-year old. Then, they chose the items to sell. Then, we discussed on the prices. Example:
Toys: Zhi Feng, Soon Yu and Jia Xun.
Helicopter blades and balloons: Xing Tong
Biscuits and sweets: Alisa and Soon Yu.
Cookies: Kwong Yong and Shawn.
Drinks and Milo: Yun Xin.
Biscuits: Jun Yu and Natalie.
Others (key chains, envelopes, pencils).
Water bottle: Yee Xuan, Xing Jing.
Recycled bag: Qian Joe, Tzen Yu.
Containers: Xiang Wei.
Cups and glasses: Zhe Qing.
Plates: Chia Yen.
b) Labeling.
• The kids identify the words and cut the labels to be placed on a hard cardboard. Then, they used magic pens to write the price.
• Next, they were given stickers to write prices on them. Thus, most items have got price tags.
c) Placement.
• Next, the kids carried their items and placed them into proper containers and boxes.
• They even wiped the plates and cups which Zhe Qing brought for charity.
d) Briefing.
• The kids were to wear their school pink t-shirt to indicate them as sellers.
Chun Kit: Are we using real money tomorrow?
Teacher: Yes, of course.
Chun Kit: What are we going to do with money then?
Yun Xin: To donate to the charity.
• I reminded the kids to bring their RM2 tomorrow so that they can also buy the charitable items from their friends.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Charity Announcement
Monday ( 14/02/2011)
a) Charity Announcement
l We recapped on sentences to say about the Orphanage Charity Sale. The kids are rather independent as they chose to voice their thoughts. I assisted them with the proper language. Some carried the posters, some wanted to speak and we would be ending with Barney’s Theme song, “I Love You”.
l First, we went to 4-year old class to share followed by 5-year old class. Finally, we went to 6-year old class telling them that we are working together as a team to raise the fund for the orphans.
l Among the information the kids shared were:
Yun Xin: Let’s help the orphans.
Xing Tong: They have no money to buy pencils.
Natalie: The have no money to buy drinks.
Tzen Yu: They have not enough money to buy food.
Chun Kit: The have no house to live in.
Qian Joe: Orphans have no mother, no father, no brother and no sister.
Xiang Wei: They have no money to go Jaya Jusco.
Kwong Yong: They have no money to buy t-shirts.
Jia Xun: They have no money to go to a school.
Zhe Qing: They have not enough colour pencils to use.
Zheng Yuan: They have no money to buy storybooks.
Rei: Let’s help them.
l Initially, last Friday we practiced by saying, “They don’t have enough money to buy books”. However, most kids preferred saying, “They no money to buy books”. Thus, I simplified the sentences as “They have not enough money to..…… or They have no money to….….”.
b) Maths: Plus and minus.
l When we returned to the classroom, the kids were quite tired. I did some calculations with them so that they can play their role as sellers well on Thursday (17/02/2011).
l I placed cards of RM1, RM5, RM10 on the table. We talked about items kids brought to school for Charity Sale. Among: biscuits RM1, bottles RM2, books, RM1, clothes RM5, cookies RM1, toys RM2 and etc. The vocabulary: buyer and seller were introduced.
l A kid became a seller and another as the buyer. The objective was to discuss addition and minus with the kids. Addition was easier. The kids took turns to play the role of sellers and buyers.
c) Charity items.
l A BIG THANK YOU to all caring parents. We were very touched with your contributions knowing that they are all in good conditions. Your good attitude has definitely influenced your kids. The kids brought different items to school for Charity Sale. The money would then be collected to donate to the Orphanage.
Chun Kit: How are we going to give the money?
Teacher: We would pass it to them when we visit the orphans.
Xing Tong: Are we going to buy and sell using card money (false money).
Teacher: Haaa……of course not. We are using real money.
Yun Xin: We cannot buy real items with false money. We cannot donate false money to the orphans.
Qian Joe: We must be truthful.
l I got some kids to carry the items into the classroom and we observed together. Among:
Biscuits – Yun Xin, Xing Tong, Jun Yu, Chun Kit, Zhi Feng.
Clothes – Qian Joe, Natalie, Tzen Yu.
Toys – Zheng Yuan, Chia Yen, Natalie.
Cookies – Jia Xun
Book – Kwong Yong
Water bottles, cups and plates – Zhe Qing.
d) Packing.
l At first, I thought it would be just a small scale charity sale. However, with parents’ and kids’ contributions, it would be quite a big one. We invited 6-year old class to join us for the charity sale. Thus, even more items will be sold.
l Some items needed to be packed. The kids queued to get a small plastic bag. They put a pack of biscuits, 2 chocolates and a sweet in it which would be sold for RM1. Another packet contains 5 pieces of different cookies worth RM1 too. We shall continue with the labeling on Wednesday.
a) Charity Announcement
l We recapped on sentences to say about the Orphanage Charity Sale. The kids are rather independent as they chose to voice their thoughts. I assisted them with the proper language. Some carried the posters, some wanted to speak and we would be ending with Barney’s Theme song, “I Love You”.
l First, we went to 4-year old class to share followed by 5-year old class. Finally, we went to 6-year old class telling them that we are working together as a team to raise the fund for the orphans.
l Among the information the kids shared were:
Yun Xin: Let’s help the orphans.
Xing Tong: They have no money to buy pencils.
Natalie: The have no money to buy drinks.
Tzen Yu: They have not enough money to buy food.
Chun Kit: The have no house to live in.
Qian Joe: Orphans have no mother, no father, no brother and no sister.
Xiang Wei: They have no money to go Jaya Jusco.
Kwong Yong: They have no money to buy t-shirts.
Jia Xun: They have no money to go to a school.
Zhe Qing: They have not enough colour pencils to use.
Zheng Yuan: They have no money to buy storybooks.
Rei: Let’s help them.
l Initially, last Friday we practiced by saying, “They don’t have enough money to buy books”. However, most kids preferred saying, “They no money to buy books”. Thus, I simplified the sentences as “They have not enough money to..…… or They have no money to….….”.
b) Maths: Plus and minus.
l When we returned to the classroom, the kids were quite tired. I did some calculations with them so that they can play their role as sellers well on Thursday (17/02/2011).
l I placed cards of RM1, RM5, RM10 on the table. We talked about items kids brought to school for Charity Sale. Among: biscuits RM1, bottles RM2, books, RM1, clothes RM5, cookies RM1, toys RM2 and etc. The vocabulary: buyer and seller were introduced.
l A kid became a seller and another as the buyer. The objective was to discuss addition and minus with the kids. Addition was easier. The kids took turns to play the role of sellers and buyers.
c) Charity items.
l A BIG THANK YOU to all caring parents. We were very touched with your contributions knowing that they are all in good conditions. Your good attitude has definitely influenced your kids. The kids brought different items to school for Charity Sale. The money would then be collected to donate to the Orphanage.
Chun Kit: How are we going to give the money?
Teacher: We would pass it to them when we visit the orphans.
Xing Tong: Are we going to buy and sell using card money (false money).
Teacher: Haaa……of course not. We are using real money.
Yun Xin: We cannot buy real items with false money. We cannot donate false money to the orphans.
Qian Joe: We must be truthful.
l I got some kids to carry the items into the classroom and we observed together. Among:
Biscuits – Yun Xin, Xing Tong, Jun Yu, Chun Kit, Zhi Feng.
Clothes – Qian Joe, Natalie, Tzen Yu.
Toys – Zheng Yuan, Chia Yen, Natalie.
Cookies – Jia Xun
Book – Kwong Yong
Water bottles, cups and plates – Zhe Qing.
d) Packing.
l At first, I thought it would be just a small scale charity sale. However, with parents’ and kids’ contributions, it would be quite a big one. We invited 6-year old class to join us for the charity sale. Thus, even more items will be sold.
l Some items needed to be packed. The kids queued to get a small plastic bag. They put a pack of biscuits, 2 chocolates and a sweet in it which would be sold for RM1. Another packet contains 5 pieces of different cookies worth RM1 too. We shall continue with the labeling on Wednesday.
Posters
Friday (11/02/2011)
a) The Orphans
l We recapped about the features of an orphan.
Class: They have no father and mother. They don’t have money. They don’t have enough clothes. They don’t have many pencils. They don’t have a lot food.
l I shared with them some pictures of orphans. The described them. “The orphans don’t have comfortable beds, they don’t get chances to go holidays, they don’t have a home, they have a few friends. Some caring people visit them and organized activities like having funny clowns, lucky draw and also sharing delicious food with them”.
b) Posters Making.
* As we are having Orphanage Charity Sale next Thursday, it is important to spread the news to the other classes. For this, we have decided to make posters advertising about the charity activity.
* The 5 year old kids cut out the pictures to paste on the cardboard. The 6-year old kids drew related pictures of orphans. They even wrote phrases to indicate their message. Next, they decorated the poster together.
c) Origami Practice.
l As the kids mentioned that they wanted to teach the orphans making rabbit origami; thus it is important that they themselves can fold the origami independently.
l I showed the kids the steps slowly in small groups. They were very happy when they managed doing it. They even used the small pieces to make baby rabbits. Some kids were glad to teach their friends. We would be teaching the 6-year old class making the rabbit origami before the orphanage visit. Wit that, it would be much more fun when we teach the orphans making rabbit origami.
a) The Orphans
l We recapped about the features of an orphan.
Class: They have no father and mother. They don’t have money. They don’t have enough clothes. They don’t have many pencils. They don’t have a lot food.
l I shared with them some pictures of orphans. The described them. “The orphans don’t have comfortable beds, they don’t get chances to go holidays, they don’t have a home, they have a few friends. Some caring people visit them and organized activities like having funny clowns, lucky draw and also sharing delicious food with them”.
b) Posters Making.
* As we are having Orphanage Charity Sale next Thursday, it is important to spread the news to the other classes. For this, we have decided to make posters advertising about the charity activity.
* The 5 year old kids cut out the pictures to paste on the cardboard. The 6-year old kids drew related pictures of orphans. They even wrote phrases to indicate their message. Next, they decorated the poster together.
c) Origami Practice.
l As the kids mentioned that they wanted to teach the orphans making rabbit origami; thus it is important that they themselves can fold the origami independently.
l I showed the kids the steps slowly in small groups. They were very happy when they managed doing it. They even used the small pieces to make baby rabbits. Some kids were glad to teach their friends. We would be teaching the 6-year old class making the rabbit origami before the orphanage visit. Wit that, it would be much more fun when we teach the orphans making rabbit origami.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
The Sugar Cane
Thursday (10/02/2011)
a) Parent Letter
l The content was about our Orphanage Charity whereby Pomegranate and Red Bean kids will be running a charity fund for an Orphanage Home in Kapar, Meru. The activity will be in our school hall on Chap Goh Mei (17/02/2011), Thursday.
l Parents and kids are encouraged to bring any items for donation such as cookies, books, clothes and etc. but still in good condition.
b) The Sugar Cane
l I brought in a stick of sugar cane. The kids started sharing that their mother bought sugar cane to pray. However, they have no idea what prayer is that. That sugar cane is from our school garden. There are 2 types. 1 purple and another of green colour.
Xing Tong: It’s green because it has pandan.
l Haaa….. that’s such a cute answer.
l Today is the 8th day and tomorrow is Jade Emperor’s birthday. The Chinese people especially Hokkiens will offer a lot of luxurious food and sugar cane for Jade Emperor at midnight. Past midnight is the 9th. day which is his birthday. Everyone wishes the best to him and hope he can continue blessing people of the Earth.
Teacher: Why do the offer sugar cane and not other fruit like apple or dragon fruit?
Class: Because it’s delicious. Jade Emperor likes sugar cane….. :)
l I asked them to find out the answer. Then, we watched a video clip on Jade Emperor’s birthday celebration. There were a lot of fire crackers and fire works, abundance of food, some even had dragon dance and lion dance, the burning of gold paper and incense.
l We also watched a powerpoint on “orphanage”. The public shared food with them, played games such as hiring a clown, brought them to the playground, played balloons and etc.
c) Tasting the sugar cane.
* I skinned the sugar cane and chopped it into small pieces. The kids chewed the pieces for the juice and spit the fibre to throw. A few kids didn’t want to try at first but after persuasion, they asked for more. J Sugar cane is healthy for us and it is used to make into sugar.
d) Corner Playing.
* The kids asked to play the “trading game” and this time, they decided what to sell. They were better at counting and also questioning and answering. They offered me a haircut and I started a clinic to introduce the doctor service.
a) Parent Letter
l The content was about our Orphanage Charity whereby Pomegranate and Red Bean kids will be running a charity fund for an Orphanage Home in Kapar, Meru. The activity will be in our school hall on Chap Goh Mei (17/02/2011), Thursday.
l Parents and kids are encouraged to bring any items for donation such as cookies, books, clothes and etc. but still in good condition.
b) The Sugar Cane
l I brought in a stick of sugar cane. The kids started sharing that their mother bought sugar cane to pray. However, they have no idea what prayer is that. That sugar cane is from our school garden. There are 2 types. 1 purple and another of green colour.
Xing Tong: It’s green because it has pandan.
l Haaa….. that’s such a cute answer.
l Today is the 8th day and tomorrow is Jade Emperor’s birthday. The Chinese people especially Hokkiens will offer a lot of luxurious food and sugar cane for Jade Emperor at midnight. Past midnight is the 9th. day which is his birthday. Everyone wishes the best to him and hope he can continue blessing people of the Earth.
Teacher: Why do the offer sugar cane and not other fruit like apple or dragon fruit?
Class: Because it’s delicious. Jade Emperor likes sugar cane….. :)
l I asked them to find out the answer. Then, we watched a video clip on Jade Emperor’s birthday celebration. There were a lot of fire crackers and fire works, abundance of food, some even had dragon dance and lion dance, the burning of gold paper and incense.
l We also watched a powerpoint on “orphanage”. The public shared food with them, played games such as hiring a clown, brought them to the playground, played balloons and etc.
c) Tasting the sugar cane.
* I skinned the sugar cane and chopped it into small pieces. The kids chewed the pieces for the juice and spit the fibre to throw. A few kids didn’t want to try at first but after persuasion, they asked for more. J Sugar cane is healthy for us and it is used to make into sugar.
d) Corner Playing.
* The kids asked to play the “trading game” and this time, they decided what to sell. They were better at counting and also questioning and answering. They offered me a haircut and I started a clinic to introduce the doctor service.
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