Exciting Updates from Our Classroom

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Dear Parents and Caregivers,

I am thrilled to share some wonderful updates from our classroom over the past two weeks! 

As part of our unit on "How We Express Ourselves," we had the privilege of welcoming Fai Shi Fu, the puppetry master, who captivated our students with a mesmerising performance featuring string puppets.

The children not only enjoyed the show but also learned about the rich history and theory behind the puppets' movements. Their engagement with the monkey's tricks was a joy to see, and many were eager to try their hand at moving the little lion puppets.

Furthermore,  we began by exploring the vibrant world of colours. Through the engaging story of "Press Here" (小黄点), the children learned about the three primary colours and patterns.

To reinforce these key concepts, the children participated in hands-on activities like sorting and counting colourful round pieces.

Our journey continued as we explored colour expressions through the engaging tale "The Black Crayon" (蜡笔小黑). Additionally, the children enjoyed creating vibrant artwork using scratch art boards, further enhancing their artistic expression.







To encourage them to share their love with their families, we read “Mommy and Daddy” (爸爸和妈妈) and created handprint flower artwork to show their affection.

During assembly time, we revisited the concept of colour mixing through the story of "The Yellow Dot and the Blue Dot" (小黄和小蓝). This activity deepened the children's understanding of how colours change when mixed.

We are pleased to announce the creation of a dedicated YouTube playlist featuring the songs we have been singing in our sessions. We encourage you to let your child listen to these engaging songs and sing along. This interactive experience not only enhances enjoyment but also significantly enriches their vocabulary and language skills. By immersing themselves in the rhythm and melody, children can better retain new words and phrases, making learning both fun and effective. 

Thank you for your ongoing support and involvement in our classroom activities! If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at yammi.cheng@hillside.edu.hk.


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