Page 4 - EIC INTER - Desembre 2021

4 | Nadal 2021 | Inter. EIC Magazine
pre school

topics and skills

s we begin this new year, we have acquired new This book is accompanied by a song filled with new so many craters.
Askills, knowledge and sense of independence. words and expressions, concepts and rhythm. P4 has also learned about the space station, what is
Thus far, it has been busy, fun and progressive. The classroom was decorated according to the book done in the station and lastly why the space station
as well as children's individual crafts which they took is needed.
Liz Dobbins home. P5 have been focusing on “Me, Myself and I.” Here
As the past months have unfolded we have worked All daily practices are inclusive to the new studies they have been able to get to know each other as
on our classroom topics and books. applied. well as themselves. It has been a great way for the
Each class has chosen a topic and a book or books. P3 decided to choose their books by voting class to work on self esteem, preferences and respect
All of our learning activities have been topic driven unanimously. The first chosen book was: “ The Three towards themselves and others, body anatomy and
and yet have allowed us to advance to our next Little Pigs”. With this they made crafts, decorated the the function of the organs.
learning stages. hallway and classroom. They brought and introduced their favourite toys
After having decided our topic and books we focus Alongside this chosen book, they worked on their and shared them with their friends. They also had
on different learning angles. topic. Their chosen topic was firefighters. Here they a chance to talk about their family members, loved
P1 chose “Pippa the Pumpkin Fairy” by Tim Bugbird. created crafts from a new assortment of materials ones and where they live.
This was a great introductory approach to learn such as yarn. Lastly, they have also studied their five senses.
about the fall and its elements. Here there is a Their next book chosen collectively was “Goldilocks Here they tasted, smelled, touched, heard and saw
wide variety of vocabulary being used. Words such and the Three Bears” by Robert Southey. Here new different objects and at times with eyes blindfolded.
as; pumpkin, hedgehog and other fall words were characters were introduced with a new purpose and The topic was chosen in order to get them to know
introduced. Besides the vocabulary and the relation new moral. themselves and as well as their peers, learning
to fall, the moral of the story was acknowledged. Lastly, P3 have been working on the song Santa acceptance towards themselves and others and
The moral here is the importance of telling the truth Claus is Coming to Town. They enjoyed singing and learning self esteem and self value.
and magic of our surroundings such as our family dancing to this new song and preparing for the All this was always followed by learning new
members and friends. festivities. concepts and vocabulary.
P2 chose a topic based on the book “ Room in the P4 have been busy learning about outer space, the Starting from the early years to the older years of Pre
Broom” by Julia Donaldson. solar system and the eight planets. New concepts School, each class progresses to the next milestone
This age appropriate book has permitted the were studied such as: the training and exercises that and goals on a steady and yet progressive rhythm.
imagination to grow in addition to being introduced an astronaut must complete before they can fly, why Eventually this leads to further growth allowing a
to new rich vocabulary. Pluto is considered a planet and why the moon has learning flow that will lead to higher levels.