During the month of February, we loved learning about Oceans and Marine Life. We discovered that fish are vertebrates, breathe with gills and their bodies are covered with mucus that helps them move through the water. The Kindergartners worked on painting an Ocean Wall in our classroom. They made a model of a coral reef with water, seaweed, coral and a variety of marine animals that we studied in the afternoon. The Kindergartners also used this work to teach lessons on the different ocean animals to the younger students in the classroom.
Here are some pictures of the Ocean Wall and other February work in P1:
Ocean Photos and other work in P1
We also had a fun Valentine’s Day celebration in our classroom. Students exchanged valentine cards and gifts. We played games and did some arts and crafts and enjoyed a snack of strawberries and whipped cream.
Here are some pictures of our Valentine’s Day activities:
Ms. Kini did a presentation on Chinese New Year. This year is the Year of the Tiger. Ms. Kini shared the story of how the Chinese calendar was created and how each year is named after one of twelve animals. Students learned what their own Chinese zodiac animal is based on the year they were born. Then we played a fun game to find others with the same animal by making the noise their animal makes and listening for someone making the same animal sound. Ms. Kini also had a small gift for each child and demonstrated the appropriate way of giving a gift using both hands and receiving a gift also using both hands.
Here are some pictures of Ms. Kini and the students during our Chinese New Year lesson:
March is right around the corner. We will be studying dinosaurs, reptiles and amphibians and learning about the continent of Asia. Parent Teacher Conferences are in March. Please sign up for a time to meet with us to talk about your child’s progress.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.
Thank you!
Ms. Melissa, Ms. Diana and Ms. Kini