Year 4. Session 5. Week 2 Spark Update

In Spark this week, the learners continued studying Zoology. They focused on habitats with a book, a sorting lesson, and a cut-and-paste activity where they had to sort different animals to their habitat. They used classification and organization skills as well as fine motor skills such as cutting to complete these works. 

          

A popular lesson this week was Metal Insets. This lesson consists of ten metal geometric shapes with metal frames in contrasting colors. The child chooses any shape and its frame and places the frame on specially cut paper that is the same size as the frame and traces the space where the shape inset fits. Then the learner places the shape over the outline and traces it. This creates 2 lines very close to each other. 

             

This lesson guides the child in the mastery of the hand in using and controlling a writing instrument: both in keeping within limits, and a lightness of touch, that cultivates a sense of geometric design and enhances the artistic sense.

For Grace and Courtesy this week, the learners discussed bathroom etiquette, such as remembering to flush the toilet and washing hands. The learners have also been practicing various ways they can take care of their studio including folding laundry, watering plants, and fixing loose tables.

                               

This week for Food Prep the learners practiced peeling and slicing. This work is always a favorite and rotates each week. So far they have prepared apples, avocados, hard-boiled eggs, and carrots. Skills practiced with these works include hand-eye coordination and fine motor control, the motive for repetition and concentration, and functional independence.

              

As always, we ended the week with our weekly trash pickup to ensure our campus stays clean, and Friday Dance Party

Have a great weekend!