It got off with a shaky start. The boys were not sure of how to incorporate descriptive phrases in their compo. So I used my DART strategy – Description to scaffold their learning. I got them to write out short paragraphs with different descriptions. First on weather. They were still not confident, so I did… Continue reading 2018 – D.A.R.T (Description)
Day: January 12, 2018
2018 – ‘Energetic’ Energy!
Taught her on Energy Changes for a few lessons, and it’s time to present what she has learnt. A good recap of her concepts and she was able to present the energy changes and their effects. A hands on lesson on Energy Changes. A simple activity on tearing paper. She read the instructions in her… Continue reading 2018 – ‘Energetic’ Energy!
2018 – Rainbow Lion! Roaaar!
Who says writing is boring? Anything can be used to spin a decent piece of work! All set up and waiting for its owner to colour it alive! J chose his colours seriously and started his art work. Lovely, isn’t it! I love children’s interpretation of choosing colours and taking their ownership of their learning.… Continue reading 2018 – Rainbow Lion! Roaaar!
2018 – Energy, energy (p6)
Did a lesson on photosynthesis and respiration. Interesting to note that some students still have the understanding that when plants photosynthesize, they stop respiring. In p3, they were taught that plants give us oxygen when they make food, so they do not have the concept that they do need oxygen to survive. After clearing their… Continue reading 2018 – Energy, energy (p6)