We have been immersed in the whole of farm animals for the past two weeks. The children read the story "The Farm Concert"by Joy Cowley. I told the children to bring storybooks related to farm animals and all the children were able to bring their storybooks. I was very impressed that some of them even went to the National Library to borrow. I am touched that our parents are very involved in helping the children to learn. Their partnership with me is very much needed and appreciated! Because of everyone's effort, the children were blessed with many books. I was able to read to them everyday. They have learnt a lot about farm animals - the sound they made (such as sheep bleats, turkey gobbles), the things that farm animals provide (eggs, wool and leather...), their gender (bull vs cow, nanny goat vs billy goat...) and their young (duckling, kid, lamb...). Everyone was excited and they wanted me to read their storybooks. I always feel that reading is the basis to learning English and expanding their knowledge. In order to write well, a child must be an avid reader. Equipped with their new knowledge, the children were able to write a short story about their favourite farm animals. I will publish some of their writings soon! (^_^)
Here're some of the book titles. I put the children's story books in a box and will draw out 1-2 books each day to read to them. Everyone wants me to read his/her book! :)
Children love stories. They are getting ready for story time!
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