Friday, April 28, 2017

Class 5- Dance Time

Class 5 had a great time today during their dance class.The class first started off with some warm up exercises, some stretches and rhythmic movements on music. We then practiced our ballet and hip hop dances for the concert today.We tried to refine our slow and gentle movements of ballet as well. We then ended the class with a free style dance, with some more loud and faster music. The friends of Class 5 did a great job and had a lot of fun during the dance class.


Elect:
1.1 Making friends,
1.3 peer group entry skills
1.5 interacting positively and respectfully
1.6 cooperating
1.9- interacting with adults,
2.3 self-esteem
2.6 positive attitude towards learning
5.2- Gross Motor skills,
5.4- auditory skills and music







Class 1/2- Outdoor Play

This week our friends took play time outdoors as we enjoyed the beautiful spring weather! We all had a blast playing together and bonding under the sun! Furthermore, we used our gross motor skills as we engaged in physical activity. Some of the things we did was run and catch bubbles, ride bicycles, draw with chalk, cook in the house and play with magic sand! We all had the most wonderful time together and can't wait to do it soon again!



ELECT:
1.1 making friends

1.5 interacting positively and respectfully

1.6 cooperating

1.9 interacting with adults

4.2 problem solving

4.3 representation

5.1 increasing levels of activity, endurance and variation

5.2 Gross Motor














Thursday, April 27, 2017

Class 2- Sneak Peak Mother's Day Surprises

This week Class 2 got started on their Mother's Day surprise! We used our creativity and favourite spring colours just for our mommies! This special gift was made with pure love as we prepare for Mother's Day next month. Wish we could share more, however, we don't want to spoil the surprise! We can't wait to share our love with you in the coming days!



ELECT:
1.1 making friends

1.5 interacting positively and respectfully

1.6 cooperating

1.9 interacting with adults

4.2 problem solving

4.3 representation

5.3 fine motor









Class 1- Musical Circle

Class 1 friends had a great music circle today, not only is music fun for them but,it also helps with their auditory learning. Our friends choose their favourite kind of bell, that was in the magic musical box. We sang the “ABC” song, and the ants go marching altogether. Also, our friends asked to switch the bell nicely with each others, by sharing they were able to practice different types of musical instruments with their friends. Great job friends.


ELECT
1.9 Interacting with Adults
2.1 Self-Concept
2.3 Self-esteem
2.6 Positive Attitudes towards Learning
3.1 Using Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication
3.2 Using English and the Child's Home Language
3.4 Conversing with Peers and Adults
5.3 Fine Motor Skills







Class 5- Spring Tulips

Spring is here and flowers are blooming every where. We discussed about various Spring time flowers, birds, butterflies what they see around Class 5 then decided to make their own Tulip art today. We stuck a tulip cutout on a white paper and tried painting our very own garden with some paints. Each one's painting was unique and looked so pretty. Great work everyone


Elect: 1.1- making friends,
1.3- Pere group skills,
1.9- interacting with adults
2.1- self concept
2.4- recognizing and expressing emotions
2.6- positive attitude towards learning.
1.8-taking another person's perspective,
4.8- communicating feelings
4.18- Identifying patterns
5.3- Fine motor skills





Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Class 5- Addition Game

Class 5 had a great numeracy time today. We played a fun game of addition. We used some flash cards with sums on it and small learning blocks to do the activity. Each child had to pick a card and see the numbers on it. They had to add and count the blocks accordingly to find out the answer. They could check the answers by turning the flash cards . Everyone tried well. Good job!


Elect: 1.1- making friends,
1.3- Pere group skills,
1.8-taking another person's perspective,
4.8- Identifying patterns
,4. 10-Classifying,
4.12- Counting,
4.15- Representing numbers,
5.3-fine motor skills






Monday, April 24, 2017

Class 2- Earth Day Hands

Today Class 2 used their hands to symbolize the term, "The Earth is Ours!" As we all know, Earth Day has just passed, and to say a big thank you to our Planet; we brought it to life in our own hands! To start this art experience, we first painted our hands blue and green "the colours of the Earth" and then pressed them down on brown construction paper. We then used fine tipped brushes to create our own backgrounds. Some of us used each colour to create patterned dots, and squiggly lines. Overall, we really enjoyed this art experience as we got to share our love with the world! We wish you all a happy Earth Day!



ELECT:
1.1 making friends

1.5 interacting positively and respectfully

1.6 cooperating

1.9 interacting with adults

4.2 problem solving

4.3 representation

5.3 fine motor










Class 5- Bird Art

Class 5 was listening to the spring sounds today. We were happy to listen to the chirping and tweeting and we were discussing if they were baby birds or Mumma birds. We then decided to make some bird stick puppets. We painted the birds with paints putting a small standing line pattern on it which looked like feathers. We then added paper fans as tails , eyes and sticks to it, followed by added some leaves on​ the sticks. It looked so pretty. Great job friends!



Elect: 1.1- making friends,
1.3- Pere group skills,
1.9- interacting with adults
2.1- self concept
2.4- recognizing and expressing emotions
2.6- positive attitude towards learning.
1.8-taking another person's perspective,
4.8- communicating feelings
4.18- Identifying patterns,
5.3- Fine motor skills