January 14 2011

Friday, January 13, 2010

            It has been a great cold week in the Pre-K class this week.  We have been really enjoying our zoo animal unit.  We have been talking about what animals eat, where they live, and the climate that they come from.  If you have time this week could you ask your child about their favourite animal and talk about how animals live.  In math we have begun to discuss various 2D and 3D shapes and where we see them in our world.  I am still planning on the Hsinchu zoo field trip and details will follow shortly.

           

          It seems that I made a mistake on the homework this month by having the first page not correspond with what is inside.  I am sorry for this mistake and just follow what is inside on the pages.  Thanks!

What we did in our centres this week.

Literacy Centres

1.  Animal puppet buddy reading.
2.  African writing books.
3. Computer story “Meet the Meerkats”
4. Guided reading with a teacher.

Math and Science Centres

1. Tangram animal blocks.
2. Tangram computer game.
3. Free exploration of scales.
4. Math counting text books.

Reading Tips

Your Child's Teacher

When children see their parents and teachers working together, they feel more secure and confident. Taking an interest in your child's education will help your child do better in school.

Teachers can provide advice about helping your child learn to read. Here are some topics you could discuss with them:

·         your child's reading level

·         the reading goals for your child and how you can support your child in working towards those goals

·         books that your child could read easily and books that he or she would find more difficult

·         books and authors your child might enjoy

·         the level of your child's interest in reading – for example, whether he or she chooses to read for enjoyment

·         reading strategies your child could use

·         books or guides that could help you help your child

At least a few times a week I sit with each students listen to them read.  I am constantly taking notes and seeing where each child needs to improve.  We then work on our goals during our next guided reading time together.  If you ever want to come talk to me about the strengths and weaknesses of your child’s reading level I am always willing to talk.  Keep reading and thanks for all you do for your children.

Like 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

Braedon

Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. 

~Henry Ford

Music craft

Hello,

Mrs. Faye our music teacher has asked that each child bring in a shoe box and 2 new pencils into school.  She is planning on making a craft with them next week.

thanks
cheers
Braedon

January 7th 2011

Friday, January 6, 2010

           

           I hope everyone had a relaxing holiday. I have heard through the students that you all had some great adventures and fun over the break. I spent my time on the island visiting with old friends and running as much as possible. However, by the end I was excited to get back to school and see all of my students again.

            
          This month in literacy and social studies we are investigating zoo animals and since Hsinchu has a zoo I am planning on taking the students for a field trip near the end of the month. I am also planning on a few other field trips throughout the rest of the school year because I believe that there are many learning opportunities to be had outside of the classroom setting.  In math and science this month we are investigating greater than, less than, the same, and various 2D and 3D shapes.

Homework has also begun again this month and I am very happy with the response I am receiving from it. 

Happy New Year and stay warm!

What we did in our centres this week.

Literacy Centres

1.  Animal puppet buddy reading.
2.  African writing books.
3. Computer story “Meet the Meerkats”
4. Guiding reading with a teacher.

Math Centres

1. Tangram animal blocks.
2. Tangram computer game.
3. Free exploration of scales.
4. Math counting text books.

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

Braedon

Children have to be educated, but they have also to be left to educate themselves.  ~Abbé Dimnet, Art of Thinking, 1928

December 17

 Friday, December 18, 2010

I want to thank everyone that came out to our performance of Beauty and the Beast. I was so proud to see the students perform on the big stage and do such a wonderful job. Furthermore, it was great to see the entire school come together and put on an amazing show. When parents ask me about their child being able to speak fluent English the performance was a perfect example in showcasing what to expect in the future.

Christmas is just around the corner and I find with all of the commotion of the performance it snuck up on us. This past week we have been busy getting ready. We wrote our letters to Santa Claus and the responses along with the letters will be sent home on Friday. Make sure you take a look at them and see how much your child’s writing has improved.

On a different note the Pre-K class is growing again and our new student is Noah. So let’s welcome him to the Pre-K family. He is from Australia and just came to Hsinchu.


I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and I will see you all in 2011. It’s going to be a great year and I am looking forward to all of the fun we will have together.

What we did in our centres this week.


Literacy Centres
1. Christmas wish list book and letters to Santa Claus.
2. Sight words matching and writing.
3. Computer story “The Night Before Christmas”
4. Silent reading and guided reading.

 Math Centres
1. Reindeer counting book.
2. War card game.
3. Sorting toys, blocks, dolls by sizes.
4. Pattern sheets.

Like 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
Braedon

And So This Is Christmas;

And What Have We Done?

Another Year Over; A New One Just Begun;

And So Happy Christmas;

I Hope You Have Fun;

The Near And The Dear Ones;

The Old And The Young.

John Lennon

Christmas Cookies

Beauty and the Beast