Language and literacy
The language and literacy activity was conducted on Monday, May 7, 2018, at the Learning Center. It involved a small group of six children undertaking an activity named My Passport. Each of the children was expected to make a passport using various materials such as glue, markers, pencils, name tags, vocabulary word (Chile) and an actual passport for reference. The teacher explained the importance of a passport and its features before asking the children to make its sample using the materials provided. The essence of this activity was to test the language and literacy skills of the children such as identification of sounds and letters. The activity was successful because the children followed the instructions, asked questions and also sought assistance. However, some of the children needed assistance writing down the vocabulary, but the schedule was not flexible enough to accommodate their needs. Therefore, similar activities in future should be organized within a flexible schedule that enables the teacher to offer individual assistance to each child.
Dramatic Play
The Dramatic play activity took place on Monday, May 8, 2018, at the dramatic play area. It consisted of a small group of four children. This play aimed to help the children understand various Chilean fishing items and how they are used during fishing. They were provided with fishing clothing from Chile such as fishing vests and hats. Also, the children were given a net, bucket, magnetic paper fish and fishing rods. Prior to the dramatic play, the teacher gave detailed information about fishing among the Chilean people. He/she also made use of gestures to demonstrate how the net is cast in the water. The children were expected to observe class rules such as sharing the toys and using kind language. Generally, the activity was successful because the children were able to use the fishing items appropriately and most of them were familiar with the items from past fishing experiences with their families. However, the dramatic play area has a limited space to accommodate four children at the same time. Therefore, the number of children playing at a time should be reduced to give them ample space to play.
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Math
A small group of six children participated in a math activity named Kite and Counting Bows. The activity was carried out on May 9, 2018, at a small group table. The objective of the activity was to help the children to count and identify numbers. They were provided with various items such as pictures of kite print, glue, strings of yarn, paper bow ties, scissors and a chart with numbers one to ten. The children were expected to color the kite, glue the bow ties and then count and write the number of the bow ties on the kite. The teacher guided the students at each step of the activity and also commended their efforts to encourage them. The activity was a success because the children were in a position to follow the directions offered. In fact, some of the children went to the extent of helping others to count. However, one of the children had autism, and he/she had difficulties writing down the numbers. Similar activities in future should incorporate more activities such as the use of animals to make learning more interesting.
Literature
The literature activity was undertaken on May 10, 2018. It included large groups of eighteen children. The total number of children who took part in this activity named Read out Loud was fifteen. The focus of the activity was the book Little Stanley Learns about Chile . The objective was to enable the children to learn important facts about Chile such as mountains. Furthermore, the format of the book that was used was an E-book instead of a printed one. The teacher intended to introduce the children to E-books and explain the differences between them and printed ones. Additionally, the teacher kept the children engaged by reminding them that they would discuss the book at the end of the session and therefore each one of them had to pay attention. The literature activity was a success because the children managed to answer the questions that were asked. Since the children enjoyed sitting at the table, it should be used as an incentive to encourage effective learning in future.
Art
The art activity was named Chilean Flag. The children undertook this activity in small groups of six members. The activity took place at the Art Center on May 11, 2018. It was intended to help the children to recognize colors, shapes and to develop motor skills by using paint brushes of various sizes. The children were expected to sit at a small table and make a Chilean flag using various materials such as white paper, white, red and blue paint and paint brushes. The teacher provided the procedure by explaining the use of the materials that were given and the various shapes and colors that are in the Chilean flag. He/she kept the children occupied by asking them various questions about shapes and colors. Generally, the activity was a success because most of the children enjoyed using paint to make art. They were also keen as the teacher explained the procedure to be used. However, most of them had communication problems while asking for colors. The teacher needs to improve his/her communication skills for the children to understand clearly in future.
Science
The science activity took place on May 14, 2018. It was named Celery Tie Dye, and it was carried out in small groups of six children. The activity aimed to help the children understand how absorption and transportation of nutrients and water takes place in plants. They were provided with celery stalks, water, food colors, and cups. The teacher offered step by step guidance throughout the experiment. He/she also asked various questions to ensure that none of the children was left behind or lost concentration. The children were expected to observe the changes that occurred to the celery and the colored water during the next few days. The experiment was a success because the children followed instructions and they were willing to participate in the activity. Similar activities in future should make use of steady cups and include extra dyes just in case spills occur.
Music and movement
The music and movement activity focused on Chilean folklore. It took place on 15 May 2018 at circle time area. The children were divided into groups of six, and a total of fourteen children participated. The objectives of the music and movement activity were to help the children understand musical rhythms and to develop motor skills while practicing the movements. The materials that were provided for this activity included rhythms sticks and a cd player with various songs. The children were expected to use the sticks to make musical rhythms by hitting the floor. The teacher began the activity by explaining the nature of Chilean folklore such as the drums that are used as musical instruments. He/she also ensured that each child had enough personal space to conduct the activity. The music and movement activity was a success because the children had fun throughout the session. They followed instructions and used the instruments to make musical rhythms. However, they had a difficult time observing personal space during the activity. Sheet cheats should be used in future to guide the participants.
Social studies
The social studies activity was conducted on May 16, 2018. It took place in small groups of six children, and it was named Travelling to Chile because it involved exploring different regions in Chile. The activity aimed to help the children understand the shape of Chile, the city of Santiago and physical features such as Andes Mountains, the Pacific, and the Atlantic Ocean. The teacher guided the students throughout the activity as they made the world globe using paper plates, markers, strings, scissors and the map of Chile. Unlike the other activities, the social studies activity was boring, and many students failed to pay attention. Similar activities in future ought to use paints, glue and other crafts that children find interesting.
Sensory center
The sensory activity took place on May 17, 2018. It was conducted at the sensory table within the classroom in groups of four children. In this activity, the children were to mix flour and water to experiment with touch, measurement, and texture. Use of flour was recommended because Chilean people have a culture of making bread on a daily basis. The activity aimed to enable the children to be aware of sensation and to acquire motor skills as they use wooden cups and spoons to measure and hold ingredients. The sensory activity was the most interesting of all the other activities. As a result, there was a lot of mess that was made around the table and the sink. Sensory activities in future should make use of a timer and a chart that indicates the turn of each child.
