Summer Slam 2018 Week 3 - July 31

Day 2 began with a science experiment. Can a paper towel stay dry in water! 
Pressure- so how do we balance this between air and water to make sure that they both behave. The explanation was made using a piece of paper, a tumbler and some water and of course some air. the older children understood the principle involved here and it was so endearing to find out that the younger children thought we came up with magic!

We are very thankful to Mrs. Tania Rajan, who came in and did a hands-on pottery project with the children. This will continue through the week and you may look forward to the finished product coming home on Friday.

Craft time was 3 D Art - using foam beads in designs chosen by the children. We hope that the artwork will find a place of pride in your homes.

Happy Birthday to our assistant Coach Geethan! Certainly, a party that everybody enjoyed with party food followed by tumbles and rumbles in the Zorb.  

Dancercise today was to the unmistakable club-something number, 'Everybody dance now' by C+C Music Factory.

With all this going on the Cricket drills were also continued and it was about hitting the ball with a piece of wood, also known as batting. The juice bar was at its productive best offering freshly squeezed orange juice that was an invigorating drink for the thirsty cricketers.

Summer Slam 2018 Week 3 - July 30

Hello Parents,

Yeah! we are into the grand final stretch of Summer Slam 2018. A warm welcome to the new slammers who joined us this week!
A 'tie 'n dye' project was the first order of business of the day. Tie 'n dye drawstring bags would be one of our take-home projects for the week! Now isn't that a spoiler alert!

We presented how designs could vary based on 'tying' them at different sections on the cloth. But first, the bags had to be pre-soaked in the salt solution to ensure that the colours behave themselves. 

Representatives from the makers of the popular probiotic drink 'Yakult' made their presentation this morning. The key point in the presentation was about the necessity of probiotics in our digestive system. Our slammers went home with a Yakult drink to enjoy.

In our unit on making musical instruments, we have begun to assemble a guitar. Children are learning about how a stringed instrument works, in this process. 

 

Gymnastics- Today our coaches showed us what is called the ‘general gymnastic circuit’. The various kicks and cartwheels (baby cartwheel & sideways cartwheel) were done during the session.

Sports- Cricket, Glorious Cricket! and who better to present it than Uncle Sathish, who claims that he very closely missed being part of team India! He began by explaining the game and its rules. He also ran some catching and throwing drills.

Summer Slam 2018 Week 2 - July 27

We had a great time and did some good for the environment too.  Mrs Alegria, assisted by Austin, spoke to the children about why we were going to the beach for the clean-up exercise.  Our thanks, too, to the mums and dads who came along. The excursion was topped off with some chocolate ice cream which was just right for the moment.

Movie time (it was Lilo and Stitch today) with strawberry jelly and ice-cream!  Now doesn't that beat pop-corns!
Our Senior Slammers - Kritika, Jun Ying, Bodhi, Ananya Iyer and Advik are pleased to present their e-books (created on Book Creator).  Parents of these children have received the link to their children's books by WhatsApp.  We are looking forward to continuing with creating our books next week with those who will return for Week 3 of Summer Slam 2018.

 

We went 'Live' today.  Thank you very much for your nice comments.  It was nice to know that you were watching the action!

The children were pleased to bring home their art and craft projects done through the week. Next week is the third and final week of Summer Slam 2018.  We welcome those who wish to join us to register through the following link: https://form.jotform.me/MFCKINDERGARTEN/summer-slam-2018---registration-for

The highlight of next week will be 'pottery', very kindly hosted by Tania Rajan, mother of Aria. Have a safe and pleasant weekend!

Summer Slam 2018 Week 2 - July 26

Day 4 began with a cookery project. We made the children’s all-time favourite - jelly and left it to set in the refrigerator. Strawberry jelly with ice creme is on the menu for dessert tomorrow.

 

For our art time, we explored an interesting African art project for children. It is called African Akuaba doll Scratch art. The project is done in three phases. 
Phase 1- children coloured the sheet of paper in many colours.
Phase 2- they then spread a layer of black paint on the coloured sheet and left it to dry.
Phase 3-  they used a toothpick to draw the face of the doll.

 We did another interesting structure modelling craft project in the afternoon. Children were shown an easy method to make 'paper pyramids'.  It was nice to see the older children helping their younger friends with the craft. They have also managed to paint their project and have left it to dry.

We came up with a fun game called the straw maze. All we needed was a paper case, straws, double sided tape and a bead to form the game. Children stuck the pieces of straw at different angles on the paper case. All one has to do is to tilt the box to get the bead from the starting point to the finish. For snack time we had crackers and cheese see the picture to see our version!

Dancercise to 'She drives me crazy' (FYC) with Uncle Suhairi was a perfect warm-up for the Rugby.  Now do take the title as gender-unspecific!

Rugby match between Team Reyansh & Team Kaira. A cup of freshly squeezed orange juice was the perfect drink after a thrilling match.

We are all excited about the trip to the beach. Please have your child dress in comfortable clothes and sandals. Please remember to send along a hat and apply sunscreen and an insect repellant on your child. We will be back in school in time for lunch and dismissals for our half day session children.  

Summer Slam 2018 Week 2 - July 25

Day 3 and, the children came up with impressive structures as they combined 'play dough' with toothpicks to make 'atom' like structures.  Their creativity knew no bound - we observed space stations, space satellites, cubes, pyramids, buildings, puppy houses, ice cream cones, and lots more. Wow and wow indeed.  

Hurray! Gymnastics time! The children watched carefully as assistant Coach Geethan presented the routines that Coach Annie wanted the children to attempt. The girls and boys are also learning to 'present' once they finish a routine.  Who knows who will be 'present' at the World Games or even the Olympic Games, one day? Notice our new mat at the back?

 

We completed making our handheld fans. Won’t you agree with us when we claim, that our pretty models make the craft look extra pretty?  Awww. sweet

As Singapore is getting ready for the F1 Grand Prix, our slammers are getting their versions of formula type racing cars.  What they may lack in speed, they do make up for it in appearance, wouldn't you agree?

  

Fruit kebabs- a delicious and healthy snack prepared by our slammers marked the end of another fun day!

Sports: Today we practised our kicking skills at Rugby.  Uncle Denis and Uncle Sathish became creative with the goal posts as we had to bring the action indoors, due to the weather. 

Notice! the East Coast Parkway on Friday, 27 July 2018.  We hope that the weather continues to be our friend as the forecast states!

Please click, to view the previous blogs from Summer Slam 2018! 

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