Inventors
In Year 1 we have been learning about Inventors for History. Our students each made their own Show and Tell poster of an inventor of their choice and told the class about them. From the inventor of, ‘Lego’ to the inventor of ‘Barbie’ and even the ‘Toilet’.
It has been fascinating learning about the various inventors from all over the world. It is important for children to use their own initiative and research something or someone who interests them.
Show and Tell is a chance for our students to show off their work. Being the centre of attention for a couple of minutes makes them feel special and important. These emotions will make them feel more confident and valued.
Charlotte Cronje
Year 1 Teacher
The Shadow Of Show And Tell
– T.J. Webber
We all know that children love to talk. Any opportunity given, will find children in groups happily chatting away. Put them in front of a classroom, and suddenly, for some, it becomes a nightmare!
Show and Tell is one way in which we encourage our students to practise public speaking. Most are keen to talk about what they have brought to school and show it it their friends. This could be in the form of a poster, a researched subject, or even a favourite toy.
The Year 2 teachers have been trying to keep Show and Tell alive during this e-learning experience, by giving the students topics to plan for and present to their classes. This exercise has resulted in some interesting experiences! I found the ‘mute’ button on my laptop and was incredibly pleased with myself, until I realised that the students could ‘un-mute’ themselves, leaving everyone trying to talk at once. A week later, after some diligent technological research, I discovered that there was also a button which allowed me to stop them from ‘un-muting’ themselves. We continued in full swing, until my internet crashed, leaving my class wondering where I was. So, I have been told, one of the students acted as ‘host’ for the meeting and they carried on without me.
In this time, we find ourselves in, I have discovered that the importance of Show and Tell is profound. Not only are they practising their public speaking skills, it gives them a chance to see their friends and just interact with them.
The topic for our last Show and Tell was making a poster, based on a Science Shadow Puppet experiment. They certainly enjoyed this project and did a fantastic job of completing it and presenting their findings.
Kim Coetzer
Year 2 Teacher
London Bridge Is Burning Down!
Hear ye! Hear ye!
The fire swept through the central part of the English city, and has gutted 13 200 houses, 87 parish churches, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and most of the buildings of the City authorities.
At least six people were killed, although the final number has not yet been determined.
The Year 2’s have confirmed that it is impossible to get into the city. A melted piece of pottery has been found where the fire started, and shows that the temperature of the fire has reached an astounding 1,250 °C.
Due to the drought of the previous few months and the fact that these houses are mostly made from wood and straw, who knows how long it is going to take before they can get the fire under control. Perhaps 4 – 5 days.
It will take many years for the city to be rebuilt to its former glory and to make future improvements for the medieval city to stand strong and tall.
Here are a few pictures from reporters in the area that depict the extensive damage and extent of the fire.
Wendy Menton
Year 2 Relief Teacher
Show and tell in Year 1
The aim of Show and Tell is to motivate students to speak in front of each other, it builds confidence and allows them to speak about something they know and are comfortable with discussing.
The process of preparing a show and tell encourages students to consider the importance of a special item and appreciate its significance in different ways.
Being part of a show and tell audience is also an important part of learning. Most importantly, the audience learns to sit still and listen closely to someone other than their teacher, and to be respectful. We always congratulate our peers after their Show and tell and create a positive and uplifting environment.
In Year 1 the students get a chance twice a term to prepare their Show and Tell. We link our topics to the themes of our different core subjects. In History the students are learning about the history of toys.
On Friday, a few students had their first Show and tell with the topic “Toys”, where they could bring anything of interest or a special toy to speak about.
They enjoyed this topic very much and we all had the opportunity to learn something new.
Tayla White
Year 1 Teacher
Show & Tell: My favourite Sea Creature
“Show and Tell” is always a very exciting day in the Reception classes. Students come to school eager to share their presentations with their friends.
Although a fun day, the importance of “Show and Tell” cannot be overlooked. “Show and Tell” gives students the opportunity to share some of their personal experiences and general knowledge with their peers. Preparing a presentation with their mom and dad creates that special time between parent and little one and often they find facts that even the teacher didn’t know.
Our “Show and Tell” this week was all about under the sea and the students came prepared to tell everyone about their favourite sea animal. It is daunting task standing in front of the whole class to do your presentation, and some of the little ones are often shy at the beginning of the year. Though as the year progresses it is amazing to observe the growth in confidence. “Show and Tell” not only builds that self confidence that comes from presenting, but also teaches students respect for their peers, as it is just as important to be a good audience.
How to Prepare for Show and Tell:
(When your child is practising you may need to remind them of the following)
– Keep your head up and look around at your audience as much as possible.
– Use a loud and clear voice.
– Keep your feet still and together on the floor.
– Try to use exciting words or adjectives to describe your adventure or object.
Go to https://speakupstudio.com.au/show-and-tell-part-two-tips-for-show-and-tell for the full article.
We are so proud of our little ones and as always, the teachers also learned some interesting facts. (Who knew there are 440 different species of sharks?)
Monique Crawley
Reception Teacher
Four Seasons – Foundation Stage
During the last two weeks in Reception Year, we have been talking about the four seasons. We discussed how nature tells us when it is summer, autumn, winter or spring. We learned that summer is the hottest season and our days are longer so we can play outside till late. During autumn the weather starts getting colder and the trees start to turn brown, red and yellow. Winter is the coldest season and some animals hibernate during winter. Spring is when the weather starts getting warmer again and the farmers start to plough their lands and plant their crops.
The students listened, watched and discovered. On Thursday, 25 April 2019 they had to recall all the information and add some of their own, and present their ‘favourite season’ to the class., some students designed their own charts; others drew pictures and some brought winter clothes. It is always exciting to hear their stories and see how well they do under with so many eyes on them.
Martie van Dyk
Reception Year Teacher
Reception Year Show and Tell – Term 1 2019
At the end of the two week theme covering Transport each student had to prepare a short presentation about their favourite transport or vehicle. The students really enjoyed sharing the information they had learnt with their classmates.
Here is a sentence from each student’s Show and Tell in Ms Nuthall’s class:
Emanuel Omole (5 years old): “This is my car. It goes super fast on the road.”
Madison Carli (5 years old): “I like carriages, because they don’t need any petrol. They have nice wheels and they are pretty.”
Irén Martinez Braquiero (5 years old): “The boat is blue.”
Malin Van Zandvoort (5 years old): I like bicycles, because they can go really fast.”
Gabriel Perdigão (6 years old): “The titanic sailed from New York.”
Uyindalo Kweyama (5 years old): “Mr Ferarri has the same name as my sister, Enzo.”
Sarah Miller (5 years old): “Here’s the part where the astronauts drive the rocket.”
Ali Sadi Hastürk (5 years old): “This aeroplane is from Turkish Airlines.”
Thami Makubalo (5 years old): “My car drives fast like my daddy.”
Melissa Moje (5 years old): “When I go to Midrand I fly in an aeroplane.”
Louis Kane (5 years old): “This is a fire truck. The ladder can go up.”
Jenna Miller (5 years old): “The campervan has 17 windows.”
Joel Mofokeng (7 years old): “The aeroplane goes high in the sky.”
Zoe- Jane Way (5 years old): “The Myciti bus is blue, red and white.”
Reuben Davids (6 years old): “This helicopter goes high up and it can land on mountains.”
Britney Quadri (5 years old): “This is my sports car and it has 4 wheels.”
Michele Lemme (5 years old): “The aeroplane goes fast and lands on the ground very slowly.”
They did very well in showing the class their creations and communicating in a public speaking scenario.
Ms Bronwen Nuthall
Reception Year teacher
