Chinese - Who We Are

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

I hope this message finds you well. Over the past two weeks, our inquiry learning has centered on the theme of friendship. The children have been excited to share who their friends are using the sentence structure “我的朋友是……” (My friends are) and to discuss their favorite games to play together.



We enjoyed the story "小象的好朋友" (Baby Elephant’s Good Friends) and explored the concepts of safe play and what constitutes a good game. 

Through the story "凯文和凯蒂" (Kevin and Katie), the children learned valuable lessons about playing nicely with friends. They also had a wonderful time engaging in the Jenga game, which enhanced their teamwork, collaboration, turn-taking, and sharing skills.

As we approach the Chong Yang Festival (重阳节), we held an assembly on Friday where the children learned about the traditional customs associated with this celebration.


Thank you for your continued support! Wishing you all a restful and enjoyable term break!

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