Welcome to Yinghua Academy Kindergarten

Bio of the Teacher

• Bachelor’s Degree in teaching foreign languages

• Three Teacher Knowledge Test Certificates from Cambridge University in China, one of them is “young learners”

• Mandarin Certificate from China• Seven years teaching

experience in a language school, third year at Yinghua

• China Teacher Certification in the areas of foreign languages

Fiona Zhang 张旭阳

Something about me

Cui Jian - Education Assistant

• Comes from Shan Dong China (see food)• Used to work at a language school in China• Third year at Yinghua• Loves teaching and helping kids• Enjoys spending time with students

Main Topics for Tonight

• Chinese Language Arts curriculum• Singapore Math• Science • Whole School and Classroom

Expectations• How to get involved at school• Important Events

Month Chinese Language Arts Math Social Studies Science

Sept. All about Me Greetings Language and vocabulary about

“me” and “my family” Listening skills Learn names of some animalsMy FamilyIntroduce family membersExpress love for familyUnderstand family and friendship

Numbers 1-10Count and recognize up to 10 Write 1-10Number orderCount from 1 - 10 and from 10 – 1

Personal SafetyWalk in the hallwaysKeep hands to oneselfPlayground SafetyClass routine & class safetyCore ValueFive Expectations School SuppliesIdentify classroom supplies

Natural Science: Season (Fall) Understand facts of fall Fall colors activitiesIntroduce CalendarIntroduce Weather

Oct. Color of Fall Fall activities and colorsSchool suppliesIdentify classroom suppliesFruitName the common fruits Describe different fruits

Match/Sort Match and sort objects according to their

attributesMeasurement (length, Weight, Size)Measure length, weight and sizeShapesIdentify circles, rectangles and distinguish

these shapesPatterns Identify repetition of colors and shapes

I Love My FamilyFamily MembersFamily Tree Friendship & MannersBe Respectful to othersWait for your turn

Science Inquiry: ObservationEarth & Space Science: WeatherIdentify weather (rainy, sunny,

cloudy, and snowy)CalendarScience of fruit

Nov. Celebrate Literature Listen to stories from around the

world Introduce terms of “author” and

“illustrator” Skills to respond stories and

identify the main characters in a story

School is Fun Learn names of school activities Five Great Expectations

Comparison Compare length, weight and size of

objects Compare sets of equal sizes and different sizesNumbers Comparison more and lessNumbers to 20Count up and down by oneCompare and tell the difference between two

numbers

Native Americans, Early Exploration & Settlement Story of the First Thanksgiving The May FlowerHoliday Seasons Holidays Shopping food/fruitsExpress preference

Science Inquiry: ObservationLife Science: Living Things (Human Body)Identify human body parts and

their functionsFive senses

Dec. Color of WinterWinter activities and colors Celebration of winterGrocery shopping Name words of foodClothing Identify different kinds of clothing.

Neighboring NumbersFind a number that is 1 more or 1 less than a

given number.Numbers to 20Count up to 20 by identifying groups of tenRepresent and write the numbers up to 20 in

tens and ones

Self Awareness & EmpathyHow to be a good listenerRespect other’s FeelingsFriendship skillsMeaning of Chinese Names

Natural Science: Season (Winter) Understand the facts of

winter Change of seasonsWinter colors and activities Personal Hygiene Hand washing technique

(water-soap-20 second scrub-rinse

Jan. Shapes and color Identify different colors and shapes Zoo animals & Sea Creature Name zoo animals and sea creature

and describe their habitats.

Count by 2s, 5s and 10s Understand and able to count by 2s, 5s

and 10sNumber Bonds Build number bonds within 1-10

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Dr. King’s “I have a Dream” speech

(excerpt)Stories about the Civil Rights Movement

Healthy Habits Identify healthy and

unhealthy foodsTaking Care of Yourself Appropriate clothing for

different weathers/seasons Exercise

Month Chinese Language Arts Math Social Studies Science

Feb. Chinese New Year (CNY)Understand CNY customs through folk

storiesSummary of the importance of CNY in

Chinese culture My home & Places I Visit Identify the rooms in a house and

describe the function of different rooms

Name the function of each room Name what they can do at each

place Name the town they live in

Numbers to 30Count up to 30 by tens and onesRepresent and write numbers up to 30 in

tens and onesPlace Value Know ones and tens Understand the concept of hundreds

Justice and Courage Story of Abraham LincolnStory of George Washington and the

Cherry TreeStories of American Presidents George Washington/Thomas

Jefferson/Abraham Lincoln/Theodore Roosevelt

Asia: Chinese Culture Chinese New Year customs Chinese New Year stories

Natural Science: Season (Spring)Understand the facts of springNotice the change of seasonsSpring activities The Nature: Animals and PlantsSorting living things by habitat (sea or

land)Taking care of PetsStructure of plantsWhat plants need to grow

March Countries Around the World Learn names of six countries Associate items to its countries World FairSports/Exercise Classroom exercise and games Learn names of different sportsDate and Time

Addition and Subtraction Understand addition and subtraction Solve addition and subtraction

problems

Bullying PreventionPhysical and emotional well-beingConflict resolutionGetting along with othersCountries Around the World Identify country flags Experience different country

culturesWorld Fair

Life Science: Living Things (Plants) Observe plant growth (Mung bean)life cycle of plantsComparison of Animals and PlantsCommon characteristics of animals Comparison of animals and plants

April Transportation / Movement Identify transportation by sea, by

air and by land Understand the importance of

safety Action verbs Location words and phrasesLocationLocation words and identify one’s position

in relation to the surrounding

MoneyIdentify names and values of coinsLearn the value of different coin

combinationsShop with coinsNumbers to 100 Count to 100 and by 2s, 5s and 10s

Sequence Recognize that a number can be

used to represent how many objects are in a set or to represent the position of an object in a sequence

Symbols & FiguresAmerican FlagBald EagleStatue of LibertyMount RushmoreWhite houseRelationship between Earth and Me Our impact on the Earth The importance of recycling

for our environment and Earth

Recycle signs and phrases

Taking Care of the EarthThe importance of recycling Sorting and recycling

May/June

Occupations and Community Helpers Names of different occupations Express personal choice of

occupation for the futureScientists Wright Brothers Jane Goodall

Weight ComparisonUse words to compare objects according to

length, size, weight and position. TimeLearn to tell timeDates and monthsCapacityCompare the capacity of different

containersReview

Direction: Mapping Skills Directions (front, back, left,

and right) Follow simple directionsCommunity HelpersPublic servants Civic leaders

Nature Science: Season (Summer) Understand the facts of summer Notice the change of seasons Summer activitiesIntroduction: MagnetismThe use of magnetsInsectName different insects

Main Goals for Kindergarten • Be ready for first grade - Chinese Language Arts - Math - Social Studies - Science - Play

Chinese Language Arts

• Reading Readiness: The student will develop book and print awareness

• Phonemic Awareness: The student will develop phonemic awareness and basic knowledge of the Chinese characters

• Decoding and Word recognition: Recognize some words

• Comprehension: The students will develop and apply strategies and skills to comprehend text that is read, heard, and viewed

Chinese Language Arts

• Literary Response and Analysis: Identify types of everyday print materials

• Vocabulary: Basic academic and functional Chinese vocabulary

• Listening and Speaking: Students will listen and respond to oral communication

• Writing: Handwriting skills and hold pencil correctly

Kindergarten Chinese Language Arts Curriculum My First Chinese Words 36 Book set

from Better Chinese I Love Chinese: The 14 book set from

Better Chinese青 (qīng) 田 (tián) story books Singapore reading materials Reading materials from China

Basic Concepts of Immersion Education

Language acquisition vs. Language Learning

Chinese immersion environmentConnect sound to print and connect

print to meaning (Same as MN English Language Arts standards)

Immersion Teaching Strategies Use daily routine phrases Visual aids Body language Facial expressions Sing Chinese songs Recite Chinese poems Nursery rhymes Read stories

How to Get off to A Good Start Writing Chinese Characters

Be familiar with the 18 basic strokes Follow the writing rules Use the proper stroke order when

writing characters Practice is the key

What are Chinese Characters?

Multiple types of characters (e.g. pictographs, ideographs, compound pictographs, compound ideographs, semi-phonetic compounds, etc..)

Starting with simple characters, such as pictographic characters

Examples of Pictographic Characters

Example of a Chinese Character

When Your Child Graduates from YA Kindergarten

Your child--Will be able to understand the classroom directions from teachers in Chinese Will be able to express their needs and wants with Chinese speakersWill understand the basic strokes and formation of characters Will be able to write at least 80+ Chinese charactersWill recognize at least 150-200 Chinese characters

Extend Your Child’s English Vocabulary

• Read to your child• Language-rich environment • Monthly language rich activities calendar

Singapore Math

• Singapore Math Method - follows a spiral progression - Principles: Three step learning model,

moving from the concrete, to the pictorial, to the abstract

-consistent and strong emphasis on problem solving and model drawing

Singapore Math

Suitable for immersion program -Builds upon preceding levels -Explanations of math concepts are

exceptionally clear and simple

Science• Follows the MN Science Standard• Follows the Core Knowledge Scope and Sequence • Integrates with Chinese Language Arts in the immersion

classroom ,e.g. observe plants growth• Fosters a science attitude: "The success of science has more to do with an attitude common

to scientists than with a particular method. This attitude is one of inquiry, experimentation, and humility before the facts." - Paul G. Hewitt, Conceptual Physics, Second Edition, p. 3

• Hands on activities, experiment experiences

Science

Elementary school children are in a concrete operational stage of their development. (Piaget, 1958)

--Invisible things must be represented in concrete form to enable these children to grasp the concepts.

Social Studies

• In kindergarten, children often study aspects of the world around them: the family, the school, the community.

• Foundation: relationship with the world and to foster curiosity

• Star of the week: One parent can come into the classroom and share the information about his/her family each week

PlayPlay is the Work of the Child (Piaget)The importance of Play

Our recess: 2:30-3:00Play with toys & snack time: 1:30-2:00

Play is important to Children

• Play, along with the basic needs of nutrition, health, shelter and education, is vital to develop the potential of all children.

• Play is communication and expression, combing thought and action; it gives satisfaction and a feeling of achievement.

• Play is instinctive, voluntary, and spontaneous.

Play is important to Children

• Play helps children develop physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially.

• Play is a means of learning to live, not a mere passing of time.

• Play is the child’s way of learning. • Play is the work of the child (Pieaget)

不断努力尽力而为

互助合作尊重他人爱护公物管好自己

Core values• Safety 安全• Speak Chinese 我说中文• Learning 学习• Happiness 快乐• Global Citizenship 世界公民

Find these information in my classroom pages

Find these information in my classroom pages

• Password: twenty1516• Kindergarten Curriculum Map• Class Schedule• Class Roster• Weekly Homework• Newsletter

• Password: twenty1516• Kindergarten Curriculum Map• Class Schedule• Class Roster• Weekly Homework• Newsletter

K4 ScheduleMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Morning Meeting

8:30-8:57

Homeroom Homeroom Homeroom Homeroom Homeroom

Period 19:00-9:50 CLA CLA

CLA CLA CLA

Period 29:53-10:43 Music (Riha)

10:18-10:43CLA

CLACLA CLA

Period 310:46-11:36

Lunch10:43-11:13

Lunch10:40-11:10

Lunch10:40-11:10

Lunch10:40-11:10

Lunch10:40-11:10

Period 4Activity Period

11:39-12:45

11:13-11:55 nap11:55-12:40 Art

(Chen)

11:10-11:30 Story11:30-12:00 nap

12:00-12:15 Weather Calendar (Science)

11:10-11:30 Story11:30-12:00 nap

12:00-12:15 Weather Calendar (Science)

11:10-11:30 Story11:30-12:00 nap

12:00-12:15 Weather Calendar (Science)

11:10-11:30 Story11:30-12:00 nap

12:00-12:15 Weather Calendar (Science)

Period 512:45-1:30

12:40-1:00 Story/Weather

Calendar (Science)

1:00-1:30Snack+toy+reading

12:15-1:00Math

PE (Thune)1:00-1:30

Music (Riha)12:15-12:4012:40-1:30

Math

12:15-1:00Math

PE (Thune)1:00-1:30

12:15-1:00Math

PE (Thune)1:00-1:30

Period 61:33-2:18

1:30-2:00

Math2:00-2:30 Math

1:30-2:00 snack+toy 2:00-2:30

Math

1:30-2:00 snack+toy 2:00-2:30

Math

1:30-2:00 snack+toy 2:00-2:30

Math

1:30-2:00 snack+toy 2:00-2:30

MathPeriod 7

2:21-3:062:30-3:00

Playground

2:30-3:00Playground

2:30-3:00Playground

2:30-3:00Playground

2:30-3:00Playground

HomeroomHomework Lab

3:06-3:25Homeroom

Homeroom Homeroom Homeroom Homeroom

A Happy and Successful Year

• Read to your child everyday• Good rest and eat well• Check sent home folder every night• Check our Classroom Page weekly (password: twenty1516)• Arrive at school on time and pick up on time• Individual snack in the backpack • Turn in homework on time• Learn with your child• Be involved

• Read to your child everyday• Good rest and eat well• Check sent home folder every night• Check our Classroom Page weekly (password: twenty1516)• Arrive at school on time and pick up on time• Individual snack in the backpack • Turn in homework on time• Learn with your child• Be involved

Exciting Events

• Grandparents’ Day- Thursday, October 23• Three field trips - Afton Apple Orchard: Thursday, Oct 8, 2015.• Chinese New Year Performance-2/13/2016• Academic Performance- 5/25/16

Communicate with Us via…

• E-mail: fiona.zhang@yinghuaacademy.org• Notes in the folder• Class Coordinators• Yinghua Office• Report an Absence

go to the Yinghua home page and scroll to the bottom, there is a link in the black bar at bottom. Click on that link and fill in the form, the school will receive an email with the information.