Today, Grade 9 had Home Economics class.
The unit lesson was geared to teach communication among people of different age groups… and this particular episode zoomed in on communicating with younger (smaller) children.
Exchange students (currently visiting) joined the lesson as well. Many thanks to them for the extra support!!
Both Kinder and G9 carefully listened to yet another (unfamiliar?) style of English, spoken by native speakers. Both were excellent storytellers.
Some G9 students chose books with movements, and some made an attempt to read from “paper theater” playbooks.
“The Hungry Caterpillar,” an all-time favorite children’s story book, was one of the choices, which actually involves a LOT of movement! Moving the caterpillar while reading proved to be a complicated task, and students realized how much more they might have practiced to do an even better job!!
Early adolescent-age G9 students appeared a bit timid, reading a story out loud to Kinder children… but they did a good job trying to differentiate characters’ voices and intonations, to avoid sounding monotone.
This group played “Da-rumasan Ga- Ko-ronda” a classical Japanese game. Most Japanese children already know how to play, but I think it was the first time for some of our Kinder kids. It was a challenge for G9 students, as they had to choose their words to for clarity in giving instructions.
Most people know “Duck-Duck-Goose,” especially if you’ve lived overseas.
The smaller the room, the fairer the game… not to mention the size and agility of the children.
G9 hands are twice the size of Kinder hands.
Time flies like an eagle when you’re having fun!!
Although… notice how Kinder kids look like they want more!! …. while junior high looks like they’ve had enough.
“The teachers go through a lot each day.”
“Yeah, it’s really difficult.”
G9 certainly learned a lot.
It was only for short while, but it was great to have you guys!!
Thank you for the visit to AMICUS.
We hope we see each other again!!
