April 12 & 13

Hi everyone. For this session's lessons, we will be doing "Simon Says", "Fractions" and "Force"

Topic: Simon Says (all)

Learning Objective: Vocabulary - Body Parts

Introduction: 1. Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes game review.
2. Play 'Simon Says' focusing on as many body parts as possible.
3. Review how to spell the body parts mentioned.

Skill set: Spelling and knowledge of names of parts of the body.

Exercise/activity to reinforce concept:
Play Simon Says with the faci then children taking turns to be Simon. Then handout a picture for them to identify and spell the right body parts.
Make 'Simon Says' fun and competitive, mix instructions with exercises, and focus on main body parts. Main Body parts: head, eyes, nose, mouth, lips, ears, neck, shoulders, elbows, fingers, tummy (stomach), knee, foot, ankle, and toes. Can also go into details with name of fingers (nails, forefinger), toes, hips, back and others.

Activity objective: Review/introduce vocabulary for parts of the body in English , how to Spell and review link with basic processes ( breathing/eating)

Steps:
1. Talk to them on what they learned during the Head and Shoulders game.
2. Explain how to play Simon Says. ( can also change Simon to another name)
3. Play Simon Says with the whole class or divide them to groups and have the kids take turns to be Simon.
4. Make sure to mention main body parts.
5. One faci writes on the board each body part mentioned during the game.
6. Handout the picture and ask them to fill in the blanks.

Follow up with Faci: Make sure they can spell the body parts correctly.






Topic: Fractions(4 & 5)

Learning Objective: Adding fractions of different denominators

Introduction: 1. Review of adding fractions with the same denominator
2. Demonstrate example of adding fractions with different denominator

Skill set: Multiplication and Division

Exercise/activity to reinforce concept: Dividing oranges demo, fractions number line

Activity objective(Dividing oranges): Use the oranges as examples to demonstrate the concept of adding and subtracting and equating in Fractions.
( Fraction Number Line) : Children to equate a fraction given with members in each group : Half = 1 child from group of 2= 2 children from group of4= 4 children from group of 8

Steps:
1. Divide children into the 3 mixed groups
2. A facilitator gives a fraction - children decide how many members will be equal to the fraction
3. Groups challenge each other
4. All fractions used and equated must be written on the board

Follow up: exercises on adding fractions


If there is time, play the "Sifir Game" Afif introduced last week. Done amongst the group.




Topic:Force (year 6)

Learning Objective : Kids know definition of force and how they are used in everyday life. Kids able to differentiate Push and Pull.

Introduction: 1. Teach the kids basic concept of Force
2. There are 2 Types of Force which are Pull and Push
3. Show the kids the effects of Force. (change direction, motion and shape of object)

Skill set: Differentiate between Pull and Push.

Exercise/activity to reinforce concept:
Simple experiments like pushing and pulling each other, move a ball or Tug of War game(if it is safe and educational). Invent ways to make it easier for them to understand the concept of force. Discuss with the class the types of objects that requires force to work or move. List down the types of objects and their forces.

Steps:
1. Discuss the concept of Force.
2. Differentiate Pulling and Pushing by having them push and pull each other.
3. Play Tug of War by having one faci and 2 kids pull something to describe the difference in force used.
4. Discuss how different forces effect the other.
5. Give examples of actions/activities that involve pushing or pulling.
6. List them out on the board and make them identify what force are used in their books.

Followup: Make the kids come up with when they pull or push in everyday activity.