April 2008 - Posts
I forgot to add another cute thing that happened today... We are currently learning about 3D shapes in Grade Two. I drew a triangular prism on the board and asked the children if they knew what that shape is called. One of the answers that was returned
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Just a quick little cutie that happened today... Because I come from South Africa, obviously we have many black children in our class. Some of the names can be very hard to pronounce for white people. I have a little black girl in my class named Qaqamba
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Our first week back at school was brought with some sad news. A favourite teacher of mine and all the children in the Foundation Phase at our school, the music teacher, has *** cancer. It hit the teachers quite hard and the children especially. They don't
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After school today, the foundation teachers had a workshop presented by Letterland. It seems all very wonderful to work with. In fact, I remember being taught with Letterland in Grade 1 and 2 and I will never forget Clever Cat and all his friends. What
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It was my first day back of the new term and what an excellent day it was. It was so nice to see my class again and the day was an endless day of excitement and chatter about the holidays. Going to the sea, jumping in the waves, being chased by a shark???
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I've got a few more days of holiday left and I'm savouring what I can of it. Although I'm quite excited to get back, the thought of waking up early again, especially going into winter now, is not so great. But, I guess we all have to do it. I have started
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Hi all. It is my first post on my blog. So I would just like to say hi to all who read my posts. I will provide interesting stories that happen at my school as well as any interesting ideas to teach in the junior grades. I hope you will enjoy reading
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