Happy Moon Festival Weekend

Dear parents:

What a weekend!!! Last Sunday was my big day with Harry. We were very busy since 8:00 A.M in the morning with our engagement party. I had a cat nap with a 5 kg, heavy, white wedding dress on. The reception started around 7:00 P.M. till almost 9:30 P.M. We had over 200 guests. Everyone feasted well and had a good time!

The weather was terrible on Tuesday when we left school. We got to our destination around 10 ish. Our first stop was “Yesterday World”. The kids checked out the original puppets from the old days. Some of the puppets looked truly fierce. Leetrue and Jae didn’t dare touch any of them. The Science Exhibition Center was awesome; there were 3 giant balloon beds on the floor. Everyone was jumping up and down, and it looked like everyone was a monkey flying in the air.

For math class, I introduced them to objects with either the color brown or black. Wood, dirt, camels, peanuts, footballs, and pretzels are brown; kittens, boots, tires, crows, bowling balls, and ants are black. We also had to put an “x” on the objects that were not the same color. They also learned 3 new shapes; they are circle, square, and triangle. We found different shapes everywhere. We also read a related story called “Circle Dogs”. Circle dogs live in a big, green, square house. They have triangle ears and tongues like your pink socks. When they sleep, they curl their bodies into circles.

For phonics class, I introduced the letters “e” and “f”, and related words including: e – “e”- egg, elephant, elevator, and engineer. We are a little behind on the letter “f”. There are also five words they need to know for the “f” sound. F-“f”-farm, fire, flower, fan and feet.

As for motor skills this week, we practiced how to draw sunbeam lines and tracing outlines for apples (as the pictures are shown on the side). It was very good practice for them. It was easier for me to find their strengthens and weaknesses.

This week, we also learned a few new nursery rhymes. They are “Sally Go Around the Sun”, “Drop the Handkerchief”,” Pat-E- Cake”, and “Teddy Bear”

Individual comments:

Theresa was distracted by Casper many times during class time. She had a great appetite; she often asks for a 2nd bowl of rice or extra snacks. She likes to compliment people’s attire, such as a girl has a pretty dress or skirt. I look forward to seeing her happy face every morning.

Leetrue likes to compare the number of stars that he has with the other kids. He constantly reminds me about stars. I have been correcting the ways in which he holds his pencil into position, as well as his spoon.

Joyce is improving here and there during class time. Keep it up, Joyce. I didn’t see many problems with her behavior or performance this week.

Christine took an early Moon Festival Break to visit grandma this week.

Jason has a tendency to hold his crayon sideways. He knows if he colors sideways, it takes less time to finish. I try to remind him to hold crayons just like pencils.

August has a very strong habit. He likes to sit with his head lying on the table. When he does it, the other kids sometimes copy him. However, he’s getting more confident in Phonics.
Casper likes to sneak into the bathroom to play with water after he pees. I caught him red handed many times. He is very picky with some things, in particular the ways he deals with his shoes, water bottle, or his work.

Rain likes to whine for little things. He complains that the other kids don’t share the toys with him. Then, he hugs a toy and doesn’t let go. He always wants to be the first one in line. If he is the second one, he might push others or make that person cry. I keep reminding him, August, and Leetrue. We can’t always be first; sometime number 2 or 3 is fine, too.

Jae was very curious of Leanne’s baby the other day. She is using different combinations of colors on her work. She is more mature than the other kids in many ways.