This week in our classroom was full of meaningful learning, creativity, and joyful moments together. Through our Unit of Inquiry, Who We Are: My Roles, students explored their identities within their families and practiced being confident communicators and caring members of our class community.

On Monday, we celebrated our April birthdays! Three students from the Savanna class turned five years old. We sang an energetic morning song and had lots of fun playing “Simon Says.” It was a joyful celebration filled with laughter and excitement. Happy birthday!!!

One of the highlights of the week was our “Family Picture Show and Tell.” Each student proudly shared photos of their family and introduced their loved ones to the class using simple sentences like, “This is my family. I have a mother, a father…” and “There are ___ people in my family.” Students demonstrated being communicators as they spoke in front of their peers.

We also worked on a creative project where students cut out their family photos and circles, then placed them onto green circles. Soon, we will put them all together to create a big family tree. This hands-on activity allowed them to visually represent their families while practicing their cutting and pasting skills. If you have a chance, please visit the second floor to see their amazing crafts on display—they did a fantastic job!

In Phonics, we played the “Find the Sound” game to strengthen our understanding of letter sounds. When a sound like /s/ was called out, students quickly searched for both uppercase “S” and lowercase “s” cards. In the game, one student said a sound while three players raced to find the correct card. This activity encouraged students to be knowledgeable as they explored sounds and letters in a fun and active way.

On Thursday, we went for a walk along the riverside. The Savanna students are showing great improvement in walking together and following safety rules on the road. It’s wonderful to see them becoming more aware and responsible during our walking.

During the gym lesson, we did a variety of activities using hula hoops. The students carefully watched the teacher’s demonstrations and kept trying, even when they initially found the tasks challenging. When they succeeded, they happily said, “Look! I did it!” and showed us their achievements with big smiles.

Before starting the lesson, we also did some stretching, and this year we have begun practicing bridges. The teacher praised them for improving how they place their hands—well done! Please feel free to practice at home as well.

Overall, it has been a fantastic week of learning, sharing, and growing together. We are proud to see the students developing as confident, and responsible learners. Next week is Golden Week. We hope you enjoy a wonderful holiday with your family!

These are the songs we sing in class. Please enjoy singing them at home as well.