Dear Parents!
In our final school week to the end of this calendar year, our Class of Angelfish were extremely exuberant everyday of this week! Not only did I begin to doubt for a moment if they have forgotten class expectations, I actually thought they were way over-stimulated and I have not even done anything out of the ordinary??!!!! They had so much energy - where did that come from?!!! It must be their inner sense and awareness that the holidays are round the corner :) We had so much fun getting to know our new environment and classroom all over again; it's like starting PreK4 all over again, but with so much more confidence! Each child had a magnifying glass, enabling them to a whole new perspective, fun!!
In our final school week to the end of this calendar year, our Class of Angelfish were extremely exuberant everyday of this week! Not only did I begin to doubt for a moment if they have forgotten class expectations, I actually thought they were way over-stimulated and I have not even done anything out of the ordinary??!!!! They had so much energy - where did that come from?!!! It must be their inner sense and awareness that the holidays are round the corner :) We had so much fun getting to know our new environment and classroom all over again; it's like starting PreK4 all over again, but with so much more confidence! Each child had a magnifying glass, enabling them to a whole new perspective, fun!!
So let me try to recap how we spent this week, especially the highlights!
Sun, Dec 9: Although I was out sick, my sub teacher, Ms Shailini made sure that our children practise their knowledge of adding and counting with a game of BINGO.
Mon, Dec 10: We reinforced our understanding of the AB patterns and also tried out the ABB patterns. Using smiley stickers of 2 different colors, we attempted our own ABB patterns. For some, we needed to refresh our memories with the AB pattern first, then attempting the ABB pattern. Everyone participated and gave their best - I could not find words to describe my astonishment at their ability to grasp this concept so quickly this time round! It was simply amazing!!! Needless to say, I am so proud of each and every child for all the efforts they put into our learning.
At Library, Mrs Clarke read to us "Mrs Wishy Washy's Christmas". We were also reminded on the responsiblity and importance of returning library books on time so that the next person will also have a chance to read that book(s). We talk about responsiblity falling on our Angelfish and not Mommy or Daddy, Bearer or Ayah or Nanny. We need to learn to be responsible by reminding ourselves that one is responsible for one's actions.
Tues, Dec 11: We made 'snow flakes' out of paper! We learned how to fold a piece of paper into a small triangle or rectangle. We learned how when we cut a pattern there and then, and when we fold the paper, how a symmetrical pattern would result. It was amazing to see how we can create such beautiful geometrical patterns. I could not work fast enough for your child! They were so inspired to create more!!
Wed, Dec 12: MS Choir came and sang to us Christmas carols like Jingle Bells, Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman and then some! Check out these pictures! All PreK4 children were awesome listeners and jumped at the chance to singalong to Jingle Bells right at the end :) Good job everyone!
Mr Prewitt read 'Owly" by Mike Thaler. From the story, we learned about how a gentle hug can mean so much to another person. We learned to appreciate that sometime hugs have be to cautiously given; sometimes we could ask the recipient if they'd like a hug. This is about being sensitive, being understanding. What a powerful lesson we learned today!! Thank you Mr Prewitt!
Sun, Dec 9: Although I was out sick, my sub teacher, Ms Shailini made sure that our children practise their knowledge of adding and counting with a game of BINGO.
Mon, Dec 10: We reinforced our understanding of the AB patterns and also tried out the ABB patterns. Using smiley stickers of 2 different colors, we attempted our own ABB patterns. For some, we needed to refresh our memories with the AB pattern first, then attempting the ABB pattern. Everyone participated and gave their best - I could not find words to describe my astonishment at their ability to grasp this concept so quickly this time round! It was simply amazing!!! Needless to say, I am so proud of each and every child for all the efforts they put into our learning.
At Library, Mrs Clarke read to us "Mrs Wishy Washy's Christmas". We were also reminded on the responsiblity and importance of returning library books on time so that the next person will also have a chance to read that book(s). We talk about responsiblity falling on our Angelfish and not Mommy or Daddy, Bearer or Ayah or Nanny. We need to learn to be responsible by reminding ourselves that one is responsible for one's actions.
Tues, Dec 11: We made 'snow flakes' out of paper! We learned how to fold a piece of paper into a small triangle or rectangle. We learned how when we cut a pattern there and then, and when we fold the paper, how a symmetrical pattern would result. It was amazing to see how we can create such beautiful geometrical patterns. I could not work fast enough for your child! They were so inspired to create more!!
Wed, Dec 12: MS Choir came and sang to us Christmas carols like Jingle Bells, Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman and then some! Check out these pictures! All PreK4 children were awesome listeners and jumped at the chance to singalong to Jingle Bells right at the end :) Good job everyone!
Mr Prewitt read 'Owly" by Mike Thaler. From the story, we learned about how a gentle hug can mean so much to another person. We learned to appreciate that sometime hugs have be to cautiously given; sometimes we could ask the recipient if they'd like a hug. This is about being sensitive, being understanding. What a powerful lesson we learned today!! Thank you Mr Prewitt!
Thurs, Dec 13: Today we had a very candid conversation about who celebrates Christmas and who does not and why. The class wanted me to write down what they'd wish for from Santa, even for some of us who do not celebrate Christmas, it was a happy moment to reflect on what we have and if given a wish, what we'll wish for. Do wishes come true? What happens if it doesn't? It was interesting to observe how our children are learning to be open-minded and accepting of differences in others. For them, it is a huge step in the direction of self-awareness; of understanding that one can do different simply based on religion or even culture. These are appropriate conversations that will lead us smoothly into our next unit on 'Where We Are In Place & Time' next month. Here is a list of names and what each child wishes for .... they could 'only' wish for one thing ... so a lot of thought went into their answers, enjoy!
Adam > Blue, new Bicycle! (and Computer!)
Ahaan > Skateboard!
Sahan > Robot!
Ebube > Video Game!
Gaayathri > Barbie Doll!
Keston > iPad!
Lewis > iPad!
Mia > iPad!
Nisa > Laptop!
Poppy > Pink Camera!
Sabir Ali > Computer!
Vanisha > Cycle!
Yukino > Doll!
Our Mystery Reader for today was Suresh, Vanisha's Dad. Suresh read the book "Dream Snow". The class was very excited and fidgety with holiday moods - it's a wonder Vanisha's Dad managed to finish his story!!! We had so much fun with Mystery Readers and this time round, everyone had a gift of a 2-way pair of 'glasses', which can transform into writing pens, how awesome! What a way to end the last day of school in Semester 1. Thank you Vanisha's Dad!!!! Please come again!
Giving our best to your child, always!
Ms Lingle, Ms Rumana, and Ms Shurovi
HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND
A HAPPY LEAP INTO
THE NEW YEAR 2013!
Ms Lingle, Ms Rumana, and Ms Shurovi
HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND
A HAPPY LEAP INTO
THE NEW YEAR 2013!