"Getting To Know You" Form

Dear Parents/Guardians,
I have issued this form to your child/ward. Your help is needed to fill up this form because when I talked to or asked them, they couldn't give me the answers. The information given will help the teacher to know and understand your child/ward better and be in a better position to build bridges to strengthen the bonding. Whatever is revealed in this form is kept strictly confidential so do answer the questions as truthfully as possible.

Meet-The-Parents on 13 Mar

It was a good session and parents were told to encourage their child to read widely to enhance their general knowledge and linguistic skills.
One parent asked how to get his daughter to read other books instead of 'The Princess' series. It is tough because when I was young, I also read nothing but 'The Famous Five'.
My advice would be to use 'Teachable Moments'. Use everyday incidents like - When Mummy is making a cake, she uses a mixer to cream the butter and sugar. Then ask the child, do you want to know how a mixer works ? If the answer is a 'Yes', bingo ! Go to the library and get hold of a book on simple machines and hopefully your daughter would get hooked on the subject.
There were other issues that parents were concerned about. Mostly on child behaviour.One parent told me how she inculcates the desired behaviour of her son. It is similar to the 'reward and time-out' system mentioned in my blog. The difference is that she did not use 'time-out' as there was no necessity for it.
What every parent should know about child behaviour -
Came across this website which I think would enlighten you on some child behaviour. The website is
http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/children/parents/behavior/201.html

The document below was posted in 2008. I've recycled it.

Parenting skills training, offered by therapists or in special classes, gives parents tools and techniques for managing their child’s behavior. One such technique is the use of token or point systems for immediately rewarding good behavior or work. Another is the use of “time-out” or isolation to a chair or bedroom when the child becomes too unruly or out of control. During time-outs, the child is removed from the agitating situation and sits alone quietly for a short time to calm down. Parents may also be taught to give the child “quality time” each day, in which they share a pleasurable or relaxing activity. During this time together, the parent looks for opportunities to notice and point out what the child does well, and praise his or her strengths and abilities.
This system of rewards and penalties can be an effective way to modify a child’s behavior. The parents (or teacher) identify a few desirable behaviors that they want to encourage in the child—such as asking for a toy instead of grabbing it, or completing a simple task. The child is told exactly what is expected in order to earn the reward. The child receives the reward when he performs the desired behavior and a mild penalty when he doesn’t. A reward can be small, perhaps a token that can be exchanged for special privileges, but it should be something the child wants and is eager to earn. The penalty might be removal of a token or a brief time-out. Make an effort to find your child being good. The goal, over time, is to help children learn to control their own behavior and to choose the more desired behavior. The technique works well with all children, although children with ADHD may need more frequent rewards.
Note : Use this as a quide. You may need to vary and/or modify to suit your child.
When all options fail, use the rod.

Vaccines: What Every Parent Should Know

The school health team will visit the school in Term 2. If you need to meet up with the doctor indicate in your child's school diary and I'll give you the schedule (approx).

Came across this website which I think would interest you.

http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/parents-guide/downloads/2008-parents-guide.pdf

Show & Tell

Here are some video clips of pupils doing Show & Tell.

Show & Tell

Here are the photos of some pupils doing Show & Tell.

Keep Myopia Away

Here is the website for tips on myopia prevention.
www.hpb.gov.sg/eye

Art and Craft

Dots Art
Pupils used coloured dots to create a picture. The pictures featured have been selected for good effort. Keep up the good work !!

I can see an alien in the garden. Beside it is a plant in bloom.

Area for improvement

The dots could have been more uniformed and rounder.

I can see a rocket, the earth and a spaceman. There are the moon and the sun in the background. The red and blue dots represent the temperatures of space, a mixture of cold and hot gases. The black dots represent the darkness and the mysterious atmosphere.

Area for improvement

The dots at the bottom of the picture could have been closer - use more dots. Use dots for images.

I can see a butterfly in the green background.
Area for improvement

The contrast in colours used could have been greater to bring out the butterfly picture.

I can see a kitten with some fruits in the foreground.
Area for improvement

Do not write your name, class and date in the picture.

I can see a girl in a garden. There is a tree in the background and flowering plants in the foreground.

Area for improvement

The contrast in colours of the dots could have been sharper to bring out the images.

I can see a rabbit in the green background.

Area for improvement

The contrast in colours could have been greater to bring out the rabbit picture.

Numbers To 10 - Addition Stories

Hi pupils,
I have uploaded a lesson on making addition stories. Use it for revision or additional practice.
http://sites.google.com/site/judsim/

Art & Craft

Hi Pupils,

See your works of art in this video clip.

Happy drawing !!

Show & Tell

Here is another Show & Tell video clip. The speaker is Enzi and the topic is "My Favourite Animal". Enzi's sharing is about the penguin.

Area For Improvement

Speak slowly and enunciate words clearly.

Art & Craft

Unit 12 : What Do We Wear ?
Pupils have to design clothes. Here is a video clip of our BUDDING DESIGNERS.

29th August - Last Day Of Term 3

The school celebrated " Teachers' Day ".
Thank you parents and pupils for the cards and gifts.
Our class also celebrated Sean's Birthday.

This is the 'Snakes & Ladders' birthday cake.

Congratulations Sarah !

Sarah represented Singapore in the 4th World Schools Chess Championships in the Girls' Under-7 category held in Singapore from 22nd to 31st July 2008.

Written Expression - Animal Riddles

Singapore Discovery Center

Here are the pictures taken at the SDC on 24th July 2008.
If the movie clip has buffering problem, click the link to mediafire website to download the movie clip.
http://www.mediafire.com/?zbzjznywbm1

Activity for ' What Is In The Garden ? '

30th June 2008
The leaves unfold.

Activity for ' What Is In The Garden ? '

28th June 2008
The shoots appear.

Activity for ' What Is In The Garden ?'

26th June
The roots grow longer.

Activity for ' What Is In The Garden ? '

25th June
The roots grow longer.
Click to watch a video clip on the second stage of growth of your bean sprouts.

Activity for ' What Is In The Garden ? '

25th June
The roots appear.
Click to watch a video clip of the first stage of growth of your bean sprouts.