Happy Long Weekend!!

This week was packed full of fun and the kids had a great time getting ready for the Dragon Boat Festival. Last week we made miniature Dragon Boats in art class and all the kids had fun painting their own boats. On Tuesday we went to the Dragon Boat Festival in the morning and the kids were all very excited to watch the races. On Tuesday afternoon we watched a movie together and had a small pre-graduation celebration. My class composed a small paragraph about themselves.

Although Lily had a couple of problems last week, her behaviour this week has improved.

Frank is applying himself during class and as a result of his efforts he is constantly improving.

Sunny had some trouble focusing last week. She is listening better this week and participating in discussions.

Esther becomes distracted at times but she is very enthusiastic and thoroughly enjoys classroom activities.

Lauren is a great student who always helps her classmates. She often corrects her own mistakes and also helps her friends correct their work.

Jerry often works ahead in his work books. He understands classroom assignments and he enjoys participating.

Henry sometimes forgets to raise his hand and sometimes becomes talkative. He is an energetic boy who likes to ask questions and get answers.

Eliza is opening up more in class and participating. She always raises her hand before speaking and she consistently does her best during classroom assignments.

Carson has been more focused the past week. He really took an interest during last week’s science lesson. Keep up the good work.

Tricia continues to apply herself in class and always has a positive outlook.

This week was a short week and we are all looking forward to a relaxing break. The students and teachers are getting ready to begin rehearsals for graduation and everyone is excited to start practicing for the big show.

Rainy Weather

This week was rainy outside but still sunny inside the classroom as the children enjoyed classroom activities and remained bright-eyed despite the weather. This week we’ve been working on algebra charts during math class. The kids have been practicing their mathematical reasoning by working through number charts. During reading class we enjoyed a story about a little blue bird that was afraid to fly but soon learned to overcome his fears. We then discussed moments in our own lives when we felt afraid and how overcoming those fears made us stronger, more capable people.

In science class we discussed magnetic forces and talked about what makes magnets “stick.” We also did experiments and created charts to find out what kind of things a magnet will stick to. We discovered that magnets will only stick to certain things: metals containing iron.

We took advantage of the nice weather on Wednesday and had P.E in the park. The kids loved the relay race with Teacher Cory.

In celebration of the Dragon Boat festival we’ll be making small wooden boats over the next few days, and next Wednesday Treehouse Academy will venture out to the riverside park to watch the races. How exciting!

Lauren: Lauren is always helpful and interested in classroom discussion. She is a bright student who will continue to progress.

Melissa: Although Melissa is a shy girl, she seems to be adjusting slowly but surely.

Esther: Esther is a bright student who is always helpful to her classmates.

Sunny: Sunny is a very outgoing girl. She can accomplish great things when she puts her mind to it.

Frank: Frank always does his best during classroom activities. He is progressing well and he will continue to improve.

Jerry: Jerry is a focused student with a lot to say. He always finishes his work during class, and he enjoys challenging himself.

Lily: Lily is an energetic girl. She enjoys participating during class, and always volunteers to read and answer questions.

Carson: Carson pays attention during class and always follows along. He enjoys learning new things and likes to participate in discussions.

Henry: Henry enjoys sharing his thoughts and ideas with the class.

Trisha: Trisha is very friendly and always has something to contribute to classroom discussions.

Eliza: Although Eliza is shy, she is making an effort to participate during class discussions. Keep up the good work!

We’re very excited for the upcoming week. It is sure to be fun-filled! We’re all looking forward to the Dragon Boat festivities as well as a movie on Wednesday. Next week is a short week, so we will all be able to enjoy a well-deserved rest. Have a great weekend.

My first week at Treehouse has been great! I am having a wonderful time getting to know all of my students. They are all such smart kids. This week I introduced some Yoga warm-up exercises in class and the kids had fun creating their own “animal poses” while we listened to some music. I told them a bit about myself and where I am from and they asked many questions and were eager to know more about my home. During science class we studied “the way things move” and we talked about different forces that affect movement. As an experiment, we all made paper airplanes (different sizes and shapes) and tested them to see which ones would fly further. All the children had a chance to fly their planes once inside and once outside. The kids were all interested to see whose plane would go the furthest while they learned about wind as an unpredictable “force.”

Tuesday was an exciting day for the kids as we visited the yogurt factory and had a picnic in the park. The kids had fun learning about how yogurt s made and touring the factory. They were all very entertained watching the machines in action.

I’ve been talking to my class and finding out their interests, and I have exciting and educational activities planned for the month ahead, including science experiments, story-writing, and arts and crafts. The graduation show is also coming up and the students and teachers are very excited to start rehearsals.

Lily:
Lily is a very funny little girl. She always has a smile on her face and she is a joy to teach. She helps her classmates and she loves to talk and ask questions.

Melissa:
Melissa is a quiet and thoughtful girl. She loves to play with her friends and she gets along well with the other students. She is interested in learning and always asks questions if she doesn’t understand.

Sunny:
Sunny is a very smart kid. She is inquisitive in class and is always eager to ask questions. She’s very sharp and likes to crack jokes. She’s a helpful and attentive student.

Lauren:
Lauren is very smart and her reading skills are advanced. I am often impressed when she volunteers to read out loud for the class. She is helpful and considerate towards her classmates.

Esther:
Esther is a brilliant student. She always volunteers to answer questions during class, and she is always eager to know more about the subject we are studying.

Frank:
Frank is very helpful; during class. He’s a sharp student and he catches on very quickly. He always participates during class discussions and he is comfortable speaking and asking questions if he doesn’t understand.

Jerry:
Jerry is always making the teacher laugh! He’s is a bright and loveable kid with a lot to say. He’s a joy to have in class and he always brightens my day.

Carson:
Carson is an intelligent boy with a lot to say. He participates during class and is always very creative when answering questions. He listens to his teacher and enjoys contributing to class discussions.

Henry:

Henry has been very helpful during my first week of class. He helps me around the classroom and is always eager to participate.

Eliza:

Eliza is a quiet and studious girl. She always finishes her work during class time. Although she seems a little shy, she always has something interesting to say when I call on her in class.

Trisha:

Trisha is a bright girl who always has a smile on her face. She is eager to help her classmates and she always volunteers during class activities.

I am very excited to get to know the unique personalities of all of my new students and I am sure we will have all kinds of fun during the months ahead. They are a great group of kids and they brighten my days!

Hi, I am teacher Sandi.

Hi, I am teacher Sandi. I have been living and teaching in Taipei for a year and a half. I recently joined the Tree house family. I grew up in Canada, where I went to university and graduated with a four year honours B.A in English Language and Literature from the University of Western Ontario. I look forward to getting to know your children individually, and becoming a part of their learning experiences.