Sunday, May 13, 2012

School Picnic in Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens ♥♥♥

 

Thanks God for giving us a sunny day and we all feel cheerful and enjoyable today!

 


 



 

 

 

                                               


    

                                                                       


 

Wednesday, April 11, 2012




Classroom Activities for Teaching Computer Skills to Kindergartens




Victoria Ross
Victoria Ross began her career as a freelance writer in 2010 and has been published on Popeater, Gadling and AOL Travel. Ross holds a Bachelor of Science in education from Eastern Illinois University and a Master of Arts in communication from the University of Illinois at Springfield. 


Children are exposed to technology as preschoolers and usually need only refreshers regarding basic computer parts and keyboarding by the time they reach kindergarten. Fun and educational computer activities allow kindergarteners to socialize, improve classmate relations, learn about modern communication and hone problem-solving skills.




  1. Class Information and Graphing Skills

    • Using software such as Microsoft Excel, Spex Classic or SmartDraw, the class can chart growth, nutritional information, and learning over the course of a month, quarter or school year. Students working with teachers or a small group can keep track of letters learned, words read or math skills obtained and chart that progress daily. Another fun activity may be charting height and growth over the course of the school year. This can be done as a class and is the same idea as marking height on the walls. Students should work under teacher supervision to enter the information into the chart or spreadsheet to check for accuracy.

    Holiday Cards and Special Occasions

    • Students can use ClarisWorks or a similar program geared toward basic letter writing to compose a yearly letter around the holidays or to document activities completed during the school year. E-cards can also be sent to parents or other caregivers around any holiday such as Christmas, Hanukkah or Valentine's Day. Children should work in groups with specific direction such as the teacher giving the wording for the card or letter. Each child in a group can also be in charge of a certain step in the process. If the classroom has drawing software, let students work in pairs or teams to create the card design.

    Art and Coloring Pages

    • Microsoft Paint and other programs like Kid Pix allows a child to create art and coloring pages for use in the classroom. If decorative items are necessary for the room, have the students create them on the computer using these programs. For example, if pictures of fruits or vegetables are needed for a bulletin board tracking fruit and vegetable consumption, have the students draw those items on the computer and then print them off and color them. Random coloring pages for downtime can also be created and printed.

    Daily Activity Ideas

    • Calendar time is a part of the kindergarten curriculum that can be enhanced using the Internet and computer technology. Ask a student or small group of students to use a weather site such as weather.com or weatherwizkids.com to report on weather in the area. Use this information to add weather indicators to a bulletin board or track on a chart in the classroom. Different children can be responsible for research and charting each day or week. Daily or weekly classroom chore information can also be stored on a basic spreadsheet accessible to children. Daily schedules can also be checked upon arrival to the classroom so each child knows the day's agenda.

Sharing of placement

Art Workshop 

Here are the K1 children works.



Easter Egg




   A Fish Bowl 

Look!! Is that great??  I can see their creative and imaginative design in their artworks. In fact, they enjoy the drawing process and it can help them to express their feelings.


Nursery Rhymes

Here are some songs for little kids!

Through listening these songs, children can develop good listening skills and a broader vocabulary. 

Tips: By adding some dance movement can strengthen their motor and coordination skills.

 

1.Humpty Dumpty


Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall,
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall,
All the king's horses and all the king's men,
Couldn't out Humpty together again.


2. If You're Happy and You Know it 

If you're happy and you know it CLAP YOUR HANDS,
If you're happy and you know it CLAP YOUR HANDS,
If you're happy and you know it and you really want to show it,
If you're happy and you know it CLAP YOUR HANDS.


3. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star  

 Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star
How I wonder what you are
Up above the world so high
Like a diamond in the sky
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
How I wonder what you are!

 

Responsibilities of a Kindergarten Teacher

Kindergarten teachers are crucial in forming the first link in the latter of formal education. They are responsible for welcoming students, nurturing them and supporting them as they blossom. A kindergarten teacher's job is much more difficult then other grades because in addition to the learning component, they must also help to satisfy the child's physical, emotional and social needs.


Academic

  • First, the children come to kindergarten to form the building blocks of their education. Teachers are responsible for helping them learn the alphabet, the basics of the number system and reading, colors, shapes and other basic material. This knowledge will be the foundation for all other learning in their future so it is crucial that students have a positive first impression. In addition, teachers must ensure that they do not fall behind in their studies from the start.

Social

  • There are also a number of social responsibilities for the kindergarten teacher. They are must make the children aware of appropriate ways to interact with their friends and authority figures. Kindergarten may be the first time that the student is in such a situation so it is critical that the proper expectations are set. They must reinforce these social conventions constantly to ensure the classroom is orderly and the children behave.
     

Emotional

  • For many kindergartners, school is the first time in their life that they have extended absence from their parents. The kindergarten teacher in some way must act as a replacement to sooth the child's nerves. The must be responsible for the emotional well-being of the child and help to solve any pressing mental issues. They have the need to nurture, to scold, to discipline and care for children in a way that will best develop them.

Physical

  • Kindergarten teachers also have a responsibility for the physical well-being of their students. Children who are four to six years old do not have complete control over their motor skills. They may have unrealistic expectations of how far they can jump, how fast they can run or how strong they are. Teachers need to be cognizant of these shortcomings and warn or prevent students from doing anything that would harm themselves.

The Hong Kong official preschool link

The Hong Kong official preschool link


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