CISH MAPLE DRAGON (June Week 1, Part 1)

K1 Native & Non-native

This week, our K1 Mandarin native class embarked on a festive journey to uncover the legends and traditions of the Dragon Boat Festival. They discovered the festival's origins, customary practices, and delicious treats. The children had a blast creating paper dragon boats adorned with vibrant stickers. This activity not only enhanced their understanding of the festival but also provided a fantastic opportunity to refine their fine motor skills. Their enthusiasm was palpable as they decorated their dragon boats and shared festive stories.

This week, our K1 children reviewed last week's content before delving into the origins and customs of the Dragon Boat Festival. Following this educational segment, we engaged in a hands-on craft activity centered around zongzi, a traditional festival food.

K2 Native & Non-native

In our K2 Mandarin native class, the children explored the rich cultural heritage of the Dragon Boat Festival. They delved into the festival's history, traditions, and mouthwatering delicacies. The children's creativity was on full display as they crafted zongzi (rice dumplings) using colorful paper and other craft materials. This engaging activity solidified their understanding of the festival while offering a platform for creative expression. The joy and pride they took in their handiwork were evident as they shared their insights into the festival.

This week, our K2 children continued their work on passport crafts. Subsequently, we delved into the Chinese traditional Dragon Boat Festival. We explored its origins, historical significance, customs, traditional foods, and festive greetings. To reinforce our learning, we engaged in related coloring activities, which helped solidify our understanding of this cultural celebration.

K3 Native & Non-native

This week, our K3 Mandarin native class was steeped in the traditions of the Dragon Boat Festival. They explored the festival's origins, customs, and delectable fare. The children were actively engaged in making zongzi (rice dumplings) using colorful paper and other craft materials. These hands-on activities not only deepened their understanding of the festival but also provided an excellent opportunity to hone their fine motor skills. Additionally, the children reviewed Chinese phonetics, reinforcing their knowledge of initial consonants and compound vowels. The blend of cultural immersion and phonetic reinforcement made for a dynamic and educational week.

This week, our K3 children reviewed the simple Chinese characters learned last week and were introduced to the characters "鱼" (fish) and "鸟" (bird). Following that, we studied the Chinese traditional festival, the Dragon Boat Festival. We explored its origins, history, customs, foods, and greetings. Then, we did a craft related to the traditional food of the festival, zongzi, and the children did a great job!

G1 Native & Non-native

This week, students focused on self-management through our theme “Learning and Life”. They practiced organizing school supplies and time management. Role-play activities and group discussions reinforced responsibility and planning skills. Wonderful progress in applying these habits to daily routines!

This week in our G1 Mandarin intermediate class students began learning the topic "What did you do today?" We focused on the usage of the particle "了" to indicate completed actions. Through daily conversations and interactive exercises, students strengthened their understanding of this concept. We incorporated various activities to enhance the learning experience, making it engaging and fun. The students showed great enthusiasm and progress in their language skills. As the Dragon Boat Festival is coming, we also carried out related activities and had fun!

G2 Native & Non-native

This week in G2 Mandarin language arts class students continued exploring stories related to the personification of animals. Building on their understanding of the texts, we encouraged them to retell the stories in their own words. This activity not only enhanced their comprehension skills but also fostered creativity and expression. The students actively participated and enjoyed bringing the characters to life through their retellings!

This week, first-grade students learned about self-management through short stories. They explored organizing their school supplies, managing and planning time, and clearly communicating messages. These activities helped them develop important skills for responsibility and independence in their daily lives!

G3 Native & Non-native

This week in G3 language art Mandarin class, through a lively story, students revisited descriptive vocabulary and practiced role-playing to deepen their understanding of personalities. They collaborated in groups to discuss character traits. Next week, we’ll expand this with creative writing!

This week, G3 Intermediate students focused on YCT-3 learning materials. They engaged in reading dialogues aloud to each other, which not only helped them become familiar with sentence structures but also encouraged collaboration and communication among peers.

G4 Native & Non-native

This week, students explored the works of Feng Jicai. The worker's unwavering determination and commitment left a profound impression on Feng. In class, students were divided into groups to illustrate the different paths taken by the author and the worker, discussing the contrasts between their journeys. They concluded that despite their different routes, both took a similar amount of time to reach the summit. Through this analysis and summarization, students not only grasped the central theme of the text but also practiced valuable skills in self-reflection and organization of their thoughts.

This week in G4, we focused on the grammar structure "因为...所以..." to help students express cause and effect in Chinese. We engaged in various activities to enhance their understanding and application of this structure in daily life.

G5 Native & Non-native

This week in G5 Language art class, students begin exploring texts that showcase humorous and witty language. Teachers guide students to recognize that humor isn't just jokes, it's a sophisticated language tool that makes stories memorable and enjoyable. By the unit's end, these students should be able to explain why certain phrases amuse them while developing greater sensitivity to linguistic creativity.

This week in G5 Mandarin class, we focused on descriptive writing, helping students enhance their ability to convey vivid images and details in their writing. We used the pandan as a central example to illustrate various descriptive techniques in Chinese.

Pre-K

This week was filled with sunshine, laughter, and outdoor adventures as our  Pre-K students celebrated Week Without Walls. It was packed with exciting activities like chasing bubbles, flying airplane toys, painting on plastic wrap, splashing in water tubs, and racing in a water relay. The fun wrapped up with a cozy picnic snack time, giving everyone a chance to relax and enjoy the day with friends.

We also marked Children’s Day with a refreshing pool activity! The kids were full of joy as they swam, splashed, and played in the water. Their laughter and happy faces made it clear they had an amazing time. It was a week of energy, creativity, and pure fun, one we’ll all remember fondly!

K1

We had a joyful and memorable celebration of Children’s Day this week with a special Water Day. Students spent the day exploring a variety of water-themed stations, including small pools, slip and slides, and plenty of foam bubbles to play in. Laughter and excitement filled the air as the students splashed, played, and enjoyed the freedom of outdoor fun. To top it all off, they cooled down with a frozen treat—a perfect end to a day full of smiles, giggles, and memories.

K2

Children's Day was the highlight of a busy and productive week.  The excitement was palpable as our K2 students rotated between various water stations. The clear favorites were the two exhilarating foam bubble slides. Other stations featuring small boats and other child friendly floatable devices added to their fun. A rest station was strategically placed between the water activities, allowing our students to refresh themselves before diving back into the fun. Excited shrieks could be heard throughout the event as unforgettable memories were created. It was a wonderful day celebrating the spirit of childhood and the pleasures of summer fun!

K3

This week, we continued learning about plants by observing the ones we are growing in the classroom. The children checked their plants each day, noticing changes such as new sprouts and taller stems. They recorded their observations through drawings and simple measurements, building their understanding of how plants grow over time.

We also took our learning outdoors to explore plants in nature. During our nature walk, the children looked closely at leaves, flowers, and tree trunks, comparing their shapes, sizes, and colors. They were encouraged to ask questions and share what they noticed, helping them make connections between our classroom plants and the wider natural world.

These hands-on experiences support the development of observation skills, curiosity, and care for living things. We’re excited to continue monitoring our plants and learning more about the role plants play in our environment.

K1

This week, we continued exploring our K1 German class theme: Summer. We introduced summer-related vocabulary using picture cards, including sunscreen, sun hat, beach shoes, and swimming rings. Students discussed when these items are used and their purposes, connecting the words to their personal experiences. To reinforce learning and add excitement, we played engaging summer-themed games like "Summer Sports Card Challenge" and "Summer Items Guessing." These activities helped students familiarize themselves with the new vocabulary while making the learning process enjoyable and interactive.

K2

This week in K2 German class, we delved deeper into our study of farm animals. We began by reviewing our previous knowledge and summarizing the characteristics of farm animals and their importance to humans. To enhance oral expression skills, we played an engaging classroom game called ”I have, who has?" We then explored the famous German Grimm fairy tale "The Bremen Musicians," which features farm animals as main characters. After listening to the story, students participated in an activity where they sorted pictures according to the story's sequence. During this exercise, students practiced their oral expression by describing the content depicted in each image, further reinforcing their language skills and story comprehension.

K3

This week, our K3 German class focused on spelling letters and syllables. We engaged in various spelling exercises and games, including "fill in the blanks," "read syllables in groups," and "match words to pictures." These activities helped students develop their reading skills. We also introduced the German letters X, Y, and Z, covering both uppercase and lowercase forms, and practiced reading German words containing these letters. As a creative project, students painted the German tricolor flag using acrylic paints.