Thursday, November 22, 2012
Friday, November, 16 2012
That was a
great feast we all had yesterday at the American Thanksgiving lunch. There was so much delicious food and I want
to thank everyone for all of their help.
I saw many familiar faces and it was great way to celebrate Thanksgiving.
I have completed my third reading
observations and I am so happy with all of the progress that the students have
made with regards to literacy. Keep
reading as much as you can to your child and like I said to some during the
parent teacher meetings, it doesn't matter if you are reading English or
Chinese, reading is reading. I prefer
English of course but reading in Chinese will transfer over to English. Also, when you are reading with your child
encourage them to help you locate and read the sight words. They love helping and showing how they can
read as well.
Next
Thursday is the field trip to Story Paradise, please pack an easy to eat snack
and if possible the school shirt uniform.
Today I sent home Goldilocks and the Three Bears puppet and story
board. We have practiced this a few
times at school; over the weekend could you ask your son or daughter to perform
it for you. They might need a few
prompts but I have heard them all perform it very well. If anyone does not know the story here are
some YouTube links to help. This does not need to be brought back to school
and can stay at home for future use.
The Pre-K
class is growing and starting next Monday, Jasmine will be joining us. We are all excited to have her; please
welcome her and her family to HIS.
Reading Tips
Tip 5 – Talk About Books
Talking about the books you read is just as
important as reading them. Discussing a story or a book with your child helps
your child understand it and connect it to his or her own experience of life.
It also helps enrich your child's vocabulary with new words and phrases.
Here are some ways to help your child acquire
skills in comprehension, reasoning, and critical thinking:
·
Ask your child about the
kinds of books he or she would like to read.
·
Talk to your child about
your favourite books from childhood, and offer to read them.
·
Encourage your child to
ask questions and to comment on the story and pictures in a book – before,
during, and after reading it.
·
Look at the cover and
the title of a book with your child, and ask your child what he or she thinks
might happen in the story.
·
Encourage your child to
think critically about the story. Does he or she agree or disagree with the
author? Why?
·
Think out loud about the
story as you read, and encourage your child to do the same. For example, ask,
"Does this make sense? Why or why not?"
·
Give your child time to
think about the story, and then ask him or her about it again a few
days later.
What we
did in our centres this week.
Literacy
Centres
1.
Computer story choice of fairy tales
2.
Pocket chart poems
3.
Phonics book Jj
4.
Acting out the story “Goldilocks and the Three
Bears” or “Little Red Riding Hood”
Math
Centres
1.
Make a match card game
2.
Computer:
Geometry Game
3.
Tower racing game
4.
Making 3D shapes from Play Dough
Word of
the week: has
Student
of the week
The student of the week is Alyssa Tung. Over the past few weeks Ms. Vicky and I have seen lots of improvements in all areas of the curriculum. She has also consistently caring and helping others. Way to go Alyssa!!!
Reminders
and Notices
1. Please return the word rings after a few
days
2. November 29th Field trip to Story
Paradise
3. November 30th Monthly assembly
4. December 4-7 Literacy week
5. December 4 School book sale
6. December 6th Caves book sale
7. December 14th Christmas concert
8. December Monthly assembly
9. December 18th Half day and start
of Christmas vacation
As always, if you have any questions or concern you can
always write me an email at bsharp.his@gmail.com
or come by and speak to me in person.
Cheers
Vicky and Braedon
Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere
Chinese Proverb
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