Dear Parents and Friends,

We hope you had a wonderful week!

This week, we began our new Unit of Inquiry (LOI 3), “I Am Different from Others.” The students were excited to explore what makes each of us unique and special. Through class discussions, we talked about the many ways people can be different from one another. The children eagerly shared their ideas and observations about themselves and their friends.

We compared our body sizes and noticed that everyone is different. The students compared their heights with their classmates and even with their teachers! We also talked about our physical features, such as our hair, eyes, and other characteristics that make each person unique.

One of the highlights of the week was our body tracing activity. The students took turns lying down on large sheets of newspaper while their teacher carefully traced the outlines of their bodies. They were amazed to see how big their bodies looked on paper! Afterward, we discussed how much they have grown since they were babies and what helps them grow healthy and strong.

The children enthusiastically shared their thoughts about why they have grown so much. Some said, “I eat a lot!” while others shared, “I eat vegetables!” and “I eat rice!” Several students proudly explained that sleeping helps them grow bigger. It was wonderful to hear them express their ideas and make connections between healthy habits and growth. We are looking forward to continuing our inquiry and learning more about ourselves and others in the coming weeks.

ALPHABET AND SOUND RECOGNITION

This week, we learned about the letter C. We practiced recognizing the letter, learning its sound, and thinking of words that begin with it. The students did a wonderful job sharing their ideas and came up with words such as cat, cake, and caterpillar. We also looked at different pictures and identified objects whose names start with the /c/ sound.

To reinforce our learning, we enjoyed a fun and interactive Alphabet Fishing Activity using the letters A, B, and C. The children practiced saying the letter sounds and identifying the beginning sounds of different words. First, they picked a letter and then used their fishing rods to catch a picture that matched the letter’s beginning sound. Through this activity, the students were able to connect letters with sounds while strengthening their phonemic awareness and letter recognition skills.

The children were excited to take turns, and share share their answers, . They especially enjoyed the challenge of “fishing” for the pictures and were proud when they successfully matched the letters and images. It was wonderful to see them learning through play while building confidence in their early literacy skills. Great job, everyone!

Tomato planting in the Garden

This week, the Aurora Class participated in a fun and meaningful vegetable planting activity. This year, we planted tomatoes in our school garden! Before we began, the students listened carefully to the instructions and learned about the steps involved in planting and caring for vegetables.

The children were excited to get their hands dirty as they helped dig holes in the soil and plant the tomato seedlings. Each student had the opportunity to touch and feel the soil, giving them a hands-on learning experience and a chance to connect with nature. They eagerly worked together and showed great enthusiasm.

After planting, the students carefully watered the tomato plants and talked about what plants need to grow healthy and strong, such as water, sunlight, soil, and care. We asked the students how we can take care of our tomatoes, and they eagerly shared their ideas. Some said, “We need to water them so they can grow bigger!” Others explained that the plants will first grow green tomatoes, and that we need to continue taking care of them until they turn red and are ready to eat. It was wonderful to hear the children share their understanding of the growing process and demonstrate their curiosity about how plants develop.

Back in the classroom, we continued our discussion by learning more about tomatoes. We talked about their color, and how they grow. The children also shared whether they like eating tomatoes and how they enjoy them at home.

The students are very excited to watch their tomato plants grow and are already looking forward to harvesting them in the future. They are eager to see the tomatoes change from green to red and are especially excited about the opportunity to taste the tomatoes they have helped grow themselves. We can’t wait to observe the changes in our garden over the coming weeks!

GYM DAY

Thank you for a wonderful week! We would also like to thank all the parents for providing the children’s clothes for our mud play activities. Your support helps us create fun, hands-on learning experiences that allow the children to explore, discover, and enjoy nature.

Have a wonderful and relaxing weekend with your family. We look forward to seeing everyone next week!