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Monday, July 18, 2011
Second Celebration of Learning
Last Saturday, 16th July 2011, we celebrated our second Celebration of Learning with the Amazing Kids as well as their parents. Parents teamed up with their children to complete an amazing race, held at The Strand. This activity is purposed for us to learn to work together, as a team and using our diligent eyes to look at our community. Later, the parents were challenged to dress up their children as a community hero of their choice, using the costumes and materials available in the centre. We all had fun as the children were dressed up as a model, fashion designer, a puppetter, a rapper, an astronaut and so on.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Precious Friends
That’s What Friends Are For
A friend is defined as a person whom one knows, likes, and trusts. We believe that friends are people who we can depend on to go through challenges with us and also spend precious time together with us. It is true that no man is an island. Everyone needs a friend. Same goes for you and me.
Learning Process
First, we ask the children about their friends. For example, who is your friend, why do you like him or her, what do you like to do together, and more. Next, we gave each child a piece of art block paper. We have the children to draw a friend on one piece. They can colour it if they desire to. They were also encouraged to do more than one. Once completed, the children shared their thoughts on what they have produced.
Reflection
Through this expression, we learn to:
a. Appreciate our friends well.
b. Express our thoughts onto paper.
c. Explain our drawings to others.
d. Be amazing friends to everyone around us.
A friend is defined as a person whom one knows, likes, and trusts. We believe that friends are people who we can depend on to go through challenges with us and also spend precious time together with us. It is true that no man is an island. Everyone needs a friend. Same goes for you and me.
Learning Process
First, we ask the children about their friends. For example, who is your friend, why do you like him or her, what do you like to do together, and more. Next, we gave each child a piece of art block paper. We have the children to draw a friend on one piece. They can colour it if they desire to. They were also encouraged to do more than one. Once completed, the children shared their thoughts on what they have produced.
Reflection
Through this expression, we learn to:
a. Appreciate our friends well.
b. Express our thoughts onto paper.
c. Explain our drawings to others.
d. Be amazing friends to everyone around us.
Big, Big Dreams
My Big, Big Dream
What’s my big, big dream? What’s your big, big dream? We love to dream big, don’t we all? Maybe we would like to be a doctor, a lawyer, an engineer, or a teacher? Whatever we may choose to be, why do we do what we do? The children learn that community heroes do what they do to help others.
Learning Process
First, we looked through a slideshow of photos of the many different types of professions in the world. Then, we also watched various videos and go on exciting field trips together to have a much deeper insight. We had opportunities to get hands-on experiences too. Later, the children were encouraged to decide on a community hero they would like to be in the future and they expressed the desire into their masterpieces.
Reflection
Through these exposures, the children learn:
a. To dream big, big dreams.
b. To select and decide for their future.
c. That it’s not about us, it’s always about others.
What’s my big, big dream? What’s your big, big dream? We love to dream big, don’t we all? Maybe we would like to be a doctor, a lawyer, an engineer, or a teacher? Whatever we may choose to be, why do we do what we do? The children learn that community heroes do what they do to help others.
Learning Process
First, we looked through a slideshow of photos of the many different types of professions in the world. Then, we also watched various videos and go on exciting field trips together to have a much deeper insight. We had opportunities to get hands-on experiences too. Later, the children were encouraged to decide on a community hero they would like to be in the future and they expressed the desire into their masterpieces.
Reflection
Through these exposures, the children learn:
a. To dream big, big dreams.
b. To select and decide for their future.
c. That it’s not about us, it’s always about others.
Little Bakers
Bakers In Action
Once again, the Erbe family has used their big, big heart to invest in the lives of these young children. This time, Aunty Angeline (Viola’s and Laura’s mum) is our community heroine. She is the amazing baker! She prepared cakes for each child beforehand and taught them how to decorate it. Thanks to her, the children were given the opportunity to become little bakers in her home.
Learning Process
First, we had a short briefing at the centre. Then, we headed for the Erbe’s home. We greeted our community heroine and settled down. We then focused well and listened well to what was taught. We learnt well and produced creatively decorated cakes for our dads in conjunction with Father’s Day this weekend.
Reflection
Through this hands-on experience, we learn to:
a. Appreciate our dad and the bakers.
b. Share with others our gifts and talents.
c. Take turns and be patient.
d. Give our best and complete our tasks well.
Once again, the Erbe family has used their big, big heart to invest in the lives of these young children. This time, Aunty Angeline (Viola’s and Laura’s mum) is our community heroine. She is the amazing baker! She prepared cakes for each child beforehand and taught them how to decorate it. Thanks to her, the children were given the opportunity to become little bakers in her home.
Learning Process
First, we had a short briefing at the centre. Then, we headed for the Erbe’s home. We greeted our community heroine and settled down. We then focused well and listened well to what was taught. We learnt well and produced creatively decorated cakes for our dads in conjunction with Father’s Day this weekend.
Reflection
Through this hands-on experience, we learn to:
a. Appreciate our dad and the bakers.
b. Share with others our gifts and talents.
c. Take turns and be patient.
d. Give our best and complete our tasks well.
My Amazing Body
Look At What My Body Can Do!
It is important for children to know and appreciate their body because no one child is alike. Knowing that they are special helps them to have a good self-esteem and self-confidence. Besides that, this encourages the children to care and protect their body in terms of hygiene, health, and safety.
Learning Process
Various creative academic activities are carried out to facilitate this learning. The children also teach themselves by learning from others through imitation, pretend play, and more. Sometimes, impromptu teaching happens when we detect readiness in a child.
Reflection
Through this adventure, the children:
a. Learn to have confidence in themselves.
b. Discover what they can do with their body.
c. Are courageous to face new challenges.
d. Believe they are special/one in a million.
e. Will take good care of themselves and others.
It is important for children to know and appreciate their body because no one child is alike. Knowing that they are special helps them to have a good self-esteem and self-confidence. Besides that, this encourages the children to care and protect their body in terms of hygiene, health, and safety.
Learning Process
Various creative academic activities are carried out to facilitate this learning. The children also teach themselves by learning from others through imitation, pretend play, and more. Sometimes, impromptu teaching happens when we detect readiness in a child.
Reflection
Through this adventure, the children:
a. Learn to have confidence in themselves.
b. Discover what they can do with their body.
c. Are courageous to face new challenges.
d. Believe they are special/one in a million.
e. Will take good care of themselves and others.
Occupation Box
A Box Full Of Surprise!
Occupation means a person’s work or business, especially as a means of earning a living. The occupation box however, is a purposeful project innovated by the children. It is packed with plenty of items which link to various occupations. The children’s learning and understanding are reinforced through these items. It is definitely an eye-opener for them.
Learning Process
Throughout the “occupation” theme, we watched many videos of the different community heroes in action, went for field trips and even had a few of them come into the centre. We brainstormed and agreed on the crafts we would like to work on and produced assortments of crafts related to our community heroes. Slowly but surely, we added a craft into our box week after week until it is full.
Reflection
Through this project, the children learn:
a. To appreciate their community heroes.
b. About the blue-collar workers and the white-collar workers.
Occupation means a person’s work or business, especially as a means of earning a living. The occupation box however, is a purposeful project innovated by the children. It is packed with plenty of items which link to various occupations. The children’s learning and understanding are reinforced through these items. It is definitely an eye-opener for them.
Learning Process
Throughout the “occupation” theme, we watched many videos of the different community heroes in action, went for field trips and even had a few of them come into the centre. We brainstormed and agreed on the crafts we would like to work on and produced assortments of crafts related to our community heroes. Slowly but surely, we added a craft into our box week after week until it is full.
Reflection
Through this project, the children learn:
a. To appreciate their community heroes.
b. About the blue-collar workers and the white-collar workers.
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