LILCHAMPS HOUSE
Kindergarten 2 Termly Overview
In Term 1, our K2 theme was “Art Attack”. The K2s learnt to use the different art techniques to create different art works, learning on math and literacy through the integrated art activities. Children went on a field trip to The Art Ground to have a hands on experience with the interactive art exhibitions and attended an artist-led workshop.
TERM 1
Art Attack
In Term 2, our K2 theme was “Wind”. The K2s carried out different experiments and projects to discover and learn more on wind. Children also went for a field trip to the Science Centre and participated in a workshop on wind to further enhance their understanding on wind.
Wind
TERM 2
TERM 3
Construction Workers
Currently, in Term 3, our school have embarked on the theme of Community Helpers and our K2s have selected the topic on Construction Workers. By the end of this term, children would be able to learn more about construction works and show kindness and appreciation to them.
Kindergarten 2 Timetable
*Thursday Outdoor play is Water Play time!
Overview of Lesson on "Tallest Structure"
In this lesson, children discussed on the tallest standing structures around the world and got to know that it was the construction workers who built them. Children then used spaghettis to create the tallest standing structure. Children realised and learnt that the job of construction workers were not easy. They wrote letters to show their appreciation to Construction Workers as well!
Lesson Objectives
Children will be able to:
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think creatively to problem solve
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collaborate with classmates by working together
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appreciate construction workers by drawing and writing out their feelings and thoughts in a letter for them
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Problem solving involves assisting children in learning how to find answers to problems that they encounter in their daily lives (MacNaughton & Williams, 2009). It is the basics for children to discover and learn about the world around them.
VIDEO
Click to watch Teacher Jacqueline using the problem solving technique as children create the tallest structure with spaghetti!
Teacher Jacqueline provides the opportunity and time for children to problem solve. Children were able to try out they ideas to see if it works. Trial and error is an important process of learning to solve problems (MacNaughton & Williams, 2009).
Teacher Jacqueline is an attentive listener, paying attention to children responses and encouraging them to try out their ideas. These are positive reinforcers for children as they problem solve. Helping children to ‘learn to listen’, perspective take, recognise problems and look for other solutions is the key to facilitating a problem-solving climate (MacNaughton & Williams, 2009).
Children trying out to see if a square base structure would work
Teacher Jacqueline is listening to children's response
Open-ended materials such as playdough and strings are also provided by Teacher Jacqueline for children to explore. According to MacNaughton & Williams (2009), it creates endless possiblities for children to problem solve.
Children using the materials to try building the base of the structure
Children working together to make the structure even higher
As the K2s are transiting to their next phase of life soon, it is important that they are well equipped with problem-solving skills. MacNaughton & Williams (2009) stated that problem-solving have been proven to help children develop initiative, creativity, resilience, responsibility and leadership skills. Therefore, in LilChamps House we believe in using problem-solving technique to help children in their learning as it is relevant to our teaching and learning goals.
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