Hello Dear Grade 1 Parents,
We had a fun-filled Book and Culture week with so many events, activities, games and dancing! Each morning, we had Wake Up, Shake Up dancing from different countries. We also celebrated by wearing clothes from different countries, book characters, experienced food and drinks from around the world, met with the author Rebecca Otawa and took photos in the photo booth.📚
Book and Culture week photos
This week in Unit, we looked into what different houses look like - igloo, tent, caravan, windmill, apartment, castle, etc. What is the same about them? What is different?🏠
In Math, we studied how to subtract with regrouping (borrowing). This was a bit tricky for many of the students so will revisit this again.
On Thursday, Mr. Komine and his team came and worked with the grade 1 and 2 students to make sailboats. The students enjoyed creating them and we will go sailing with them when they are ready.⛵️ Sailboat making
The Sponsor Run scheduled on the calendar for the 20th is postponed until later in April. We will have regular classes instead.
Next week, we have three days of school from Monday - Wednesday. Spring Break begins from March 21st - March 31st. Ms. J will be back from her maternity leave from April onwards.
It has been a pleasure working with all of your children. I truly enjoyed being their teacher for the last three months. 💞
Have an awesome weekend. Spring is almost here 🌸🌺!
Sincerely,
J. Ramani
Friday 15 March 2019
Friday 8 March 2019
Concluding our Fourth Unit
Dear Grade 1 Parents,
Another inspiring week of learning!
We had looked at what is a homophone, homonym and now we know what is a homograph! The students also categorized words as nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs. They are also continuing to work on expanding sentences in their writing to add more details and information.
In Math, the students subtracted two and three-digit numbers without regrouping.
The students are excited to be working on their own Pythagoras Switch using simple machines and materials around the school as a part of their Unit lessons.
Every week, Reading homework is given out to each child. While listening to your child read and after, it is good to ask some questions to further his/her understanding of the book and make connections. Attached is a guide of some sample questions you can use.
This week, we had a special field trip to Miele, a German homeware store, newly opened in Sannomiya. The first graders enjoyed creating their own special custard pies and eating apple pie made by the German chef, Mr. Volker Gmeiner. Thank you to Mrs. Trujillo, Mrs. Seo, Mrs. Tamura & Mr. and Mrs, Elko for joining us on the trip. Here are some photos of the day - Miele field trip
Here is an article in the Japanese newspaper regarding our field trip to Miele.
Next week, we will have a school-wide Book and Culture Week.
On Monday, students are encouraged to wear clothes from either their own culture or any other culture.
On Tuesday, students can come to school (or change at school) into their pajamas or any relaxed, comfortable clothing. If your child has a favorite picture book, he/she can bring that into school as well.
On Wednesday, we will have a visiting author, Rebecca Otawa, who wrote the book, My Amazing Adventures in Japan. Students who purchased her book can have it signed. Books will be available for purchasing for 1000 yen on that day as well.
On Friday is Book Character Dress Up Day. Students can dress up in their favorite character or someone who inspires them. There is a table in the school foyer area with some ideas to help your child.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Have a superb weekend!
Sincerely,
J. Ramani
Another inspiring week of learning!
We had looked at what is a homophone, homonym and now we know what is a homograph! The students also categorized words as nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs. They are also continuing to work on expanding sentences in their writing to add more details and information.
In Math, the students subtracted two and three-digit numbers without regrouping.
The students are excited to be working on their own Pythagoras Switch using simple machines and materials around the school as a part of their Unit lessons.
Every week, Reading homework is given out to each child. While listening to your child read and after, it is good to ask some questions to further his/her understanding of the book and make connections. Attached is a guide of some sample questions you can use.
Here is an article in the Japanese newspaper regarding our field trip to Miele.
Next week, we will have a school-wide Book and Culture Week.
On Monday, students are encouraged to wear clothes from either their own culture or any other culture.
On Tuesday, students can come to school (or change at school) into their pajamas or any relaxed, comfortable clothing. If your child has a favorite picture book, he/she can bring that into school as well.
On Wednesday, we will have a visiting author, Rebecca Otawa, who wrote the book, My Amazing Adventures in Japan. Students who purchased her book can have it signed. Books will be available for purchasing for 1000 yen on that day as well.
On Friday is Book Character Dress Up Day. Students can dress up in their favorite character or someone who inspires them. There is a table in the school foyer area with some ideas to help your child.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Have a superb weekend!
Sincerely,
J. Ramani
Friday 1 March 2019
Carnival Fun!
What an amazing Thursday we had at the Carnival in the morning! The students enjoyed the day, participating in fun events in the morning and dressing up in creative outfits.
Photos and videos from the Carnival
Of course, we did lots of learning this week as always ;-)
We looked deeper into various simple machines - why are they considered simple machines and not nails?), how can we make a "Wolf Catching Machine" using gears, what are some various levers around us and how can we use them, and how much can a pulley lift up.
Here are some photos of the students trying to open a pistachio using their fingers as a lever... did it work? What other tools did we use to pry the shell open?
Some of the students experimented with incline planes at recess time as well -
During our language lessons, students studied what adverbs are and how to expand sentences using more adjectives and adverbs.
How much is a gram vs. kilogram? What things around us do we weigh in grams and kilograms? Our first graders know this now. They also solved three-digit addtion problems using regrouping.
For a special project coming up, please bring in three, cleaned out, 1-liter cartons by Monday, March 11th.
Some upcoming events -
Next Thursday morning, March 7th, our class will be going on a field trip to Miele, a new German homeware store in Sannomiya and doing a baking activity.🇩🇪
March 11 - 15th will be Book and Culture week with various activities going on (more details regarding this will be shared in next week's blog).
On Wednesday, March 20th, we will have a Sponsors Run.
And after that will be our long awaited Spring Break!✈️🏖
Until then, have a super fun weekend☀️
Sincerely,
J. Ramani
Photos and videos from the Carnival
Of course, we did lots of learning this week as always ;-)
We looked deeper into various simple machines - why are they considered simple machines and not nails?), how can we make a "Wolf Catching Machine" using gears, what are some various levers around us and how can we use them, and how much can a pulley lift up.
Here are some photos of the students trying to open a pistachio using their fingers as a lever... did it work? What other tools did we use to pry the shell open?
During our language lessons, students studied what adverbs are and how to expand sentences using more adjectives and adverbs.
How much is a gram vs. kilogram? What things around us do we weigh in grams and kilograms? Our first graders know this now. They also solved three-digit addtion problems using regrouping.
For a special project coming up, please bring in three, cleaned out, 1-liter cartons by Monday, March 11th.
Some upcoming events -
Next Thursday morning, March 7th, our class will be going on a field trip to Miele, a new German homeware store in Sannomiya and doing a baking activity.🇩🇪
March 11 - 15th will be Book and Culture week with various activities going on (more details regarding this will be shared in next week's blog).
On Wednesday, March 20th, we will have a Sponsors Run.
And after that will be our long awaited Spring Break!✈️🏖
Until then, have a super fun weekend☀️
Sincerely,
J. Ramani
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