The Week Ahead 20171103

EY1 – Erica Ni writes about the theme From Head to Toe EY1 children are going to explore autumn this week. We are going to pick up autumn leaves on the playground and use those leaves to make beautiful crafts. Children will talk about the temperature they feel and the clothes they wear in autumn. Since we don’t want to hide in the classroom when it is raining, we are going to enjoy rainy days in this season. We will touch a little bit language about the weather such as rain, cloud and sunny through books and art activities. We will keep encouraging children to grow independence by pulling up their pants and putting shoes by themselves. We are reading: From Head to Toe、《我会数一数》、《七彩下雨天》、《阿立会穿裤子啦》 We are singing: Pat your head, If you are happy and you know it, Head Shoulders Knees and Toes, 春雨沙沙、找朋友、手指谣、一同去郊游 A note from the EY1 team: 10^th Nov- 13^th Nov holidays   EY2 – Vivian He writes about the theme Joseph Had A Little Overcoat This week we will talk about the concept of opposites and directions. We’ll talk about different directions through sports games and play. We will also let children understand the meaning of the opposites. For opposites we are looking at big and small using Russian dolls. The children will look at the different sized dolls, discuss whether they are big or small and then place them in size order. We are reading: 好大声的一本书、小小的和大大的、Joseph had a little overcoat We are singing: 约瑟夫有件旧外套、如果感到开心你就拍拍手、Joseph had a little overcoat、If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands、Big and small A note from the EY2 team: In order to support the themes activities, parents please continue to bring clean boxes, plastic bottles, bottles tops, toilet roll tubes etc you no longer need at home. We will let the children use their imagination to make something new.   EY3 – Charlotte writes about the theme All About Me “To do chores as part of your daily routine, as doing chores nourishes both your physical and mental well-being” – Zeng Guofan (Qing Dynasty). This week we will continue to explore five senses. The children will smell different ingredients and explain what they smell like to their peers. The children will be divided into groups and try to find different items in the setting with their eyes, and they will make a sensory road in the classroom with all kinds of materials. We will be exploring sounds both loud and quiet, exploring foods using our taste buds and investigating light and colour. We are reading: 《咬人的家用电器》、《超级妈妈》、《亲爱的动物园》、《听听声音怎么说》、My 5 senses by Aliki We are singing: 《喝水歌》、《世上只有妈妈好》、《刷牙歌》、Sing a song of senses A note from the EY3 team: We will be asking the setting’s caterers Aden, to provide a sweet fruit and a sour fruit for the children’s regular snack on the day of food tasting. No additional food or food from outside of the setting will be given to the children.   EY4 – Emily Gu writes about the theme Me and My World We will continue our discussion about five senses taste, touch, sight, hearing and smell. We will explore with our 5 sense to explore the different things in the environment inside and outside. We will learn to use describing words about what we feel with our 5 senses. We are reading: 《神奇校车-探访感受器官》、《听觉的秘密》、《味觉的秘密》、《触觉的秘密》、My 5 senses、The listening walk、Too purpley We are singing: The senses song 、五种感觉 A note from EY4 team: Nov.10-Nov13 Holiday   Music and Movement – PeiHua and Sarah write about life in the music space EY1 – “Can you do it? I can do it!” Eric Carle’s delightful story Head to Toe comes alive when we sing it together.  The children will also explore creative movement to music as they pretend to be some of the animals in the story, and keep a steady beat with instruments to excerpts from The Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saens.  Preparations for our end of term Christmas activities will also begin this week. EY2 – Joseph had a little overcoat, a jacket, a vest, a scarf, a necktie… we’ll continue to add verses to the song this week, following the book the children are exploring in class. Klezmer music will also be highlighted during instrument play along and movement activities this week. EY3 – The children are exploring their senses and the music room is the perfect place to play with hearing, sight, and touch. We’ll do focused listening activities that highlight pitch and timbre this week, dance with scarves so we can see music, and continue our songs about living healthy.  A new Shanghainese rhyming rhythm will also be a highlight.  Preparations for our end of term Christmas activities will also begin this week. EY4 – Our senses are a vital part of how we make and experience music! We’ll sing Chinese song, 五官歌, continue focused listening activities that highlight pitch and timbre, and dance with scarves so we can see music in action. The children will continue singing their favourite song, “Hello to All the Children of the World” and preparations for Christmas and an end of term performance will also begin this week. We are reading: EY 1 – Head to Toe, by Eric Carle EY 2 - Joseph Had a Little Overcoat, by Simms Tabak We are singing: EY1 – 头肩膀膝盖脚；Head to Toe Song EY2 – 不浪费； I Had a Little Overcoat EY3 – 我的脸手指律动(二)；I See You；笃笃笃，卖糖粥 EY4 – Hello to All the Children of the World，五官歌 Special dates: Reminder! Every week we will join together to sing and share the songs we have been learning. Please be sure your child arrives in time to participate in this very special year group activity. EY 1 – Tuesdays 8:30 – 9:00 in the Garden Space, Building C EY 2 – Wednesdays 8:30 – 9:00 in the Library, Building B EY 3 – Thursdays 8:30 – 9:00, in the Gym, Building C EY 4 – Fridays 8:30 – 9:00, in the Gym, Building C A note from the Music team: Are you a musician, dancer, or creative performer? WCCBS needs you! Our children are an enthusiastic and appreciative audience, and we would love to share your talents with them as we learn about music.  Grandparents, family friends, and community members are welcome too!  If you have a talent you would like to share, please e-mail peihua.wang@wellingtoncollege.cn or sarah.peel@wellingtoncollege.cn to discuss how we may be able to include you in our upcoming activities.