Posts

Showing posts from September, 2020

CVC Puzzles Short Vowel O

-
Image
  3 Types of readers in children Whether you are a parent or teacher, working with children and helping them learn to read is rewarding. I had the opportunity to teach 6 year olds this past year and I have observed that there are three types of students: strong readers, emerging readers and weak readers. Strong readers  have good phonemic awareness and are excellent decoders. (Please refer to my introduction to phonemic awareness and decoding words) Emerging readers  are on the way and are expanding their knowledge of phonics sounds and applying it to decode familiar and unfamiliar words. Weak readers  need frequent prompts for segmenting and blending the sounds together. In severe cases, they may even struggle to remember letters and consonant sounds. HOW DOES THE BRAIN PROCESS WORDS? ·           Through Phonological awareness (i.e learning the sounds of words) and orthography (spelling of words). Skilled readers were abl...
Post a Comment
Read more

Puffy Paint Henna Craft

-
Image
  My class of 5 yo are currently learning about Indian culture. Children learn better when they get to experience things with their senses, not just listen to a lesson. So I've decided to take on the challenge to learn and make puffy paint to simulate Henna paint for a craft activity. Also known as Mehndi, it is a form of body art originating in ancient India, in which decorative designs are created on a person's body, using a paste, created from the powdered dry leaves of the henna plant. HOW TO MAKE PUFFY PAINT Materials: Drawing template (optional) 1 part Shaving foam 1/3 part White glue 1/3 part cornflour Food colouring Large bowl Spoon Homemade Piping bags Steps: 1. Combine shaving foam, white glue, flour, a few drops of food colouring in a large bowl. 2. Mix well. 3. Spoon the mixture into plastic piping bags. (See Related Videos at the bottom of page ) 4. Cut the corner slightly so it becomes a piping bag. HENNA PAINTING CRAFT Steps: 1. Print out the paper template   on...
Post a Comment
Read more

Rangoli Art & Craft

-
Image
Inquiry into Singapore Arts & Culture This week 27-30 July 2020, the children learned about Indian art and culture. Two specific art forms that I have chosen as art activities for the children were Rangoli and Henna (Mehndi). I showed the children videos of Rangoli making. Rangoli means "array of colours" in Sanskrit. It is a multi-coloured floor pattern drawn by hand. It is made from coloured rice, petals, powder or sand. Hindu women would draw the Rangoli at the entrance of the home during a celebration (i.e Diwali, wedding, festivals and religious occasions). It symbolises joy, wealth and thanksgiving to the deities. Hindus believe that the Rangoli also help to ward away evil. Thus, fresh Rangoli may be drawn every day at the home entrance. How to make coloured rice Materials: 1 Cup Uncooked rice 2 pumps Hand sanitizer (with alcohol) 2-3 drops Food colouring Plastic box with lid Steps: 1. Place rice in a container 2. Add hand sanitizer and food colouring 3. Cover the l...
Post a Comment
Read more