This term has been an amazing time to learn so many things and we couldn't be happier seeing the children develop their skills day by day. This term also sees the introduction of new approach to developing their skills and abilities. Apart from exploring the usual and familiar activities we have in and out of the classroom, children have been encouraged to participate in new and exciting teacher-led activities such as 'Focus groups', sharing of 'Weekend photos' and 'My Favourite Book', playing in the main playground and the use of 'Funky Finger' table.
Focus groups
This activity aims to provide opportunities for all children to speak up, explore and discover learning in a small group. We believe that by doing small focus groups, children are given a richer opportunity to learn skills that sometimes are quite tricky to achieve when done as a whole class. This activity also gives opportunities for teachers to learn the skills the children already have and how we can extend it to further achieve their best potential.
Sharing of Weekend/Holiday photos and My favourite book
We have seen how the children have developed their confidence in speaking in front of the whole class and sharing their news with everybody. We are pleased that each one of them are trying their best to use the vocabulary they learn from each other as they describe the book or the photos they are sharing.
Main playground
We have also utilised the space we have in the main playground to develop the children's gross motor skills. Every week, we try to do different activities such as relay, kicking balls, obstacle course, drawing/painting.
Funky Finger table
This table specifically helps to develop children's fine motor skills. We have been using different tools such as tongs, corks, pompom balls and pine cones to help children learn and enhance their hand-eye coordination.
REMINDERS:
* School re-opens on 25th April 2016.
* Splash pool session commences that week so please ensure they have their swimming kit to school.
* Please update your child's blog with photos of your holiday. Or you may email them to us at gracemaling@bisvietnam.com and/or crisletsilva@bisvietnam.com
Thank you very much and we're looking forward seeing you all back at school in term 3.
Have a well deserved break!
Regards,
Ms Grace, Ms Crislet and the F1 Team
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