Dear Parents
In our current on-going class discussions for this unit, we had a 'kite initiative' which came about from asking them what they would like to learn next. It prompted exclamations in various kids wanting to know how birds fly, how airplanes fly in the sky, and so on. The result? We learned how to make our own kites, courtesy of 2 volunteer expert 'kite-makers' arranged by Zayne's mom, Joya. In the meantime, check out the photos ...
It took us 2 days to get the kites made, after 3 weeks' planning. Now, we are waiting patiently for the winds to descend on our big field ... what fun! Our class kids are very excited and happy with their own kites and can't wait to see what happens next.
In our current on-going class discussions for this unit, we had a 'kite initiative' which came about from asking them what they would like to learn next. It prompted exclamations in various kids wanting to know how birds fly, how airplanes fly in the sky, and so on. The result? We learned how to make our own kites, courtesy of 2 volunteer expert 'kite-makers' arranged by Zayne's mom, Joya. In the meantime, check out the photos ...
It took us 2 days to get the kites made, after 3 weeks' planning. Now, we are waiting patiently for the winds to descend on our big field ... what fun! Our class kids are very excited and happy with their own kites and can't wait to see what happens next.
Another exciting endeavour we undertook for this unit was to understand about 'commonality' on our 'home of origins'. Through visuals, kids were prompted and enticed to create their own homes, from what they know OF their own home using popsicle sticks. Creativity gave way to free expressions as each was absorbed in 'designing' their homes ... the results? Check it out for yourselves! We also incorporated visible thinking in the whole process!