Welcome and good-bye to the first week of school at the GLOBE! Can't believe first year has come and gone and here we are. I am sitting at my dining table blogging, and my head is literally spinning. There has been moments when I wasn't so sure I was meant to teach five and six year olds...but those smiles, those innocent and honest words have made it worth it. This week at the lunch table, I listened to two boys having a conversation about what would happen if you swallow a whole watermelon versus if you cut it up first. This is when you realize silence is not golden. It is the sweetest and precious moment that you want to preserve forever.
So, I welcome you join me for school year 2014-2015. Let's have fun, laugh, create, stay positive, make a mess, and sometimes, take a nap when needed. There will be bumps on the road, but let's build the village our children deserve, and be problem solvers.
This week your children were introduced routines, basic greetings and farewells, and numbers - and yes, all in Mandarin. Some were unsure at first, but most jumped in like brave little sailors. Because each child learns at different rate, I am never worried about the ones being silent and shy at the moment. Some children are simply taking it all in.
Friendly Reminders -
* I have sent out an email to all parents, if you have not received an email from me, please email me ASAP at vliu@theglobeacademy.net so I can keep you in the know!
* Fresh fruits or veggies for snack daily! It is important that we keep snack break at ten minutes maximum so it does not impact instructional time. Please pack palm sized fruit that your child can enjoy without making a lot of mess.
* Water Bottle is essential to keep your child hydrated. Please label water bottle and lunch bags as these items get lost quite frequently.
Bare yet organized space ready to be filled with children's work!
Fresh Fruit Keeps our Mind Sharp!
Top Left: 1st Grade Mandarin Kids Lending a hand.
Top Right: Learning to Count in Mandarin!
Bottom Left: Making Mandarin Characters with Sticks.
Bottom Right: Math Matching Game
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