Learning Updates for Apr.28-May.2 四月二十八日至五月二日

 

This week, we learned the sight word “and” and began practicing how to stretch out words—listening carefully to each sound and writing down the corresponding letters, especially focusing on beginning and ending sounds. We also worked on labeling items around the room and started learning what sentences look like.  In Mandarin, we reviewed all the words we have learned so far and learned how to say “left” (左). We also played speedy speaking games to practice giving and following directions.  Our Monday/Wednesday class had their in-school field trip this week—a Teacher’s Pet session where we learned all about how animals move. It was an exciting and educational experience!  Next week, on Tuesday and Wednesday, we will be going on our walking field trip to the fire station!  Wishing you a wonderful weekend—see you next week!   这周，我们学习了常见字 “and”，并开始练习“拉长”一个单词——仔细听每个发音，并写下对应的字母，尤其是注意单词的开头音和结尾音。我们还练习为教室里的物品贴标签，并开始学习句子的构成。  在中文课上，我们复习了目前学过的所有词汇，并学会了如何说“左边”（左）。我们还玩了“快速说一说”的游戏，练习听指令和说方向。  我们周一/三班的同学本周还参加了校内的实地学习活动——“Teacher's Pet”课程，孩子们学习了很多关于动物如何移动的知识，大家都非常兴奋和投入！  下周的星期二和星期三，我们将步行前往消防局进行实地学习！  祝大家周末愉快，我们下周见！  Important Reminders重要提醒:  Tues/Thurs class have school next Friday, May.9th下周五周二/周四班上课。  Midnapore Fire Station field trip – Tues, May 6th and Wed.May 7th. 下周二/周三我们会参观消防局。If you have not already done so, please login to your MyCBE account to pay the field trip fees.   Next Show and Tell for the Tues/Thurs class is Friday, May.9th. The theme is two items that you can compare using measurement terms (heavy/light, tall/short, big/small, etc.)    Suggested Home Practice 请在家里和孩子一起做:  Practice letter names and sounds (26 uppercase letters and 26 lowercase letters)  Please read to your child every day, ask them to retell you the story  Practice saying directions ”on/up, under/down, middle, left" in Mandarin  Talk about signs of spring  This week (April 28-May 2) 本周学了什么:  Mandarin中文:  Song: Direction song 方位歌 How to print 左(left) How to print 下(down/underneath) English 英文：  How to stretch out the sound of a word https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQegCQcfdb8&ab_channel=ClassroomTips  Sightword “and”  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5n85SyaXOM&ab_channel=HeidiSongs  What is a sentence https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Wrv_ZviMEc&ab_channel=ScratchGarden  Ms.Fan's 26 letter sounds video folder 凡老师的字母发音视频合集 Math数学 & Others其他  Social Studies: -What is community  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wP_IbZSxhEs&ab_channel=KidsAcademy  Math: -Addition Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR4pVGNisZA&ab_channel=SuperSimpleSongs-KidsSongs  Have fun learning! If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. 😊  Ms. Fan 凡老师

Learning Updates for Apr.22-25 四月二十二日至二十五日

 Dear Kindergarten Families and Friends,

This week, we learned the sight word “you” and started practicing encoding—listening to the sounds in words and printing the letters, especially the beginning sounds. We also worked on labeling pictures using our growing writing skills!

In celebration of Earth Day, we explored the 3 R’s: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. We had a wonderful community walk to Fish Creek Park, where we used our five senses to connect with nature.

In Mandarin, we learned how to say “in the middle” (中) and played fun games to practice directions.

Wishing you a great weekend, and we’ll see you next week!

亲爱的幼儿园家长和小朋友们：

本周，我们学习了常见词 “you”，并开始练习拼写练习（encoding）——也就是听一个单词的发音，并尝试写出其中的字母，尤其是首字母。孩子们也开始尝试为图片加上标签，练习将想法写下来！

为了庆祝世界地球日，我们一起学习了环保三原则：减量（Reduce）、再利用（Reuse）和回收（Recycle）。我们还一起进行了社区散步，走访了鱼溪公园（Fish Creek Park），用五种感官来感受大自然。

在中文课上，我们学习了表示位置的词语 “中”，并通过一些有趣的方向游戏来加深理解。

祝大家周末愉快，我们下周见！

Important Reminders重要提醒:

• Mon/Wed class have school next Friday, May.2^nd 下周五周一/周三班上课。
• Next Show and Tell is Thursday, May.1^st & Friday, May 2nd. The theme is two items that you can compare using measurement terms (heavy/light, tall/short, big/small, etc.)  
• Midnapore Fire Station field trip – Tues, May 6^th and Wed.May 7^th. I am still missing a few signed field trip forms for the Fire Station. These must be returned for your child to attend. 如果您还没有签字参观消防局的同意书，请尽快签完送回给学校。
• If you have not already done so, please login to your MyCBE account to pay the field trip fees. 

Suggested Home Practice 请在家里和孩子一起做:

1. Practice letter names and sounds (26 uppercase letters and 26 lowercase letters)
2. Please read to your child every day, ask them to retell you the story
3. Practice saying directions ”on/up“ and ""under/down" in Mandarin
4. Talk about 3 ways to protect the earth- 3 Rs-Reduce, reuse and recycle

This week (April 22-25) 本周学了什么: 

This week (April 14 –April 17) 本周学了什么:

Mandarin中文: 

• Song: Direction song 方位歌

• How to print 中(middle/in the middle of)

• How to print 下(down/underneath)

English 英文： 

• Sight word- You

• Rhyming words for kids

• Ms.Fan's 26 letter sounds video folder 凡老师的字母发音视频合集

Math数学 & Others其他 

• Earth day Read aloud: "The Earth book" 

• Video: Exploring the recycling centre

• Video: How plastic hurts the world

• Video: Recycling for kids

Have fun learning! If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. 😊

Ms. Fan 凡老师 

Learning Updates for April.14-17 四月十四日至十七日

 Dear Kindergarten Families and Friends, 

This week, we started learning about rhyming words and sight words. Students also began working on their Lively Letter Book! In Mandarin, we explored directions and focused on 上 (up/on) and 下 (down/under).With Easter coming up, we had fun with themed activities like read-alouds, Easter Tag, and a Chinese Word Egg Hunt. Students had a great time learning through play! 

We also said goodbye to Mr. He, our student teacher. The class created a special artwork to thank him. He shared how much he enjoyed his time with us and was proud to see the students grow. 

Please see the Important Reminders below — we will have a community walk on Tuesday, 22nd and Wednesday, 23rd.  

Wishing you a joyful long weekend and a Happy Easter! 

亲爱的幼儿园家长和朋友们， 

本周，我们开始教学生们押韵词（英语中尾音相同的单词）和常见词（视觉词）。我们同时也开始做《英语字母练习册》，并且练习了字母p和字母b。在中文课上，我们学习了方位词，重点练习了“上”和“下”。复活节即将到来，我们也和孩子做了一些与该节日有关的活动，包括英语图书阅读，复活节捉人游戏和汉字找蛋游戏。孩子们在欢声笑语中学习和成长。 

我的实习生何老师这周结束了他的实习。我们在一起做了一幅画送给他作感谢礼物。何老师说他非常开心能够给学生们上课，能够看到他们的进步和成长对他来说很是欣慰。 

请留意下面的“重要提醒”部分——我们将在下周二（4月22日）和周三（4月23日）进行社区散步活动。祝大家长周末愉快！复活节快乐！ 

Important Reminders重要提醒: 

• There is no school from this Friday and next Monday. 这周五和下周一不上课。 

• Monday/Wednesday class have school next Friday, April 25th 下周五周一/周三班上课。 

• Community Walk 社区参观/走路 Next Tuesday & Wednesday (Apr.22nd & Apr.23rd)，we will walk with Grade 1 & 2 classes and we will be going on a community walk to Fish Creek Park to celebrate Earth Day and reflect on our connections to the land. We will be leaving the school at approximately 1:15, and returning at 2:15pm. If you would like to volunteer, please let me know. Please see attached letter for more information regarding community walks. Community Walk Letter.pdf 

Suggested Home Practice 请在家里和孩子一起做: 

1. Practice letter names and sounds (26 uppercase letters and 26 lowercase letters) 

2. Please read to your child every day, ask them to retell you the story 

3. Practice saying directions ”on/up“ and ""under/down" in Mandarin 

4. Identify shapes in daily life 

This week (April 14 –April 17) 本周学了什么:

Mandarin中文: 

• Song: Direction song 方位歌

• How to print 上(up/on) 

• How to print 下(down/underneath)

English 英文： 

• Rhyming game- Does it rhyme?

• Rhyming words for kids

• Ms.Fan's 26 letter sounds video folder 凡老师的字母发音视频合集

Math数学 & Others其他 

• Read aloud: "Pigs" 

• Read aloud: "Smelly socks" 

• The story of Easter bunnies

• The grumpy Easter bunny

• Math reading: If the shoe fits

Have fun learning! If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. 😊 

Ms. Fan 凡老师 & Mr. He 何老师