Natalie Yeh has adopted the rainbowfish and Ryan Kok has claimed the gourami! I'll be passing the children the fish on Monday. This weekend would be a good time to get some fish flakes, a tank and a small filter ($8) to keep the water clean and smell-free.
The angelfish is still available. I've explained to the children that Angelfish are very prone to illness and death if water conditions are not right. I've also explained that the angel is not compatible with goldfish as, being the faster swimmer, it might out-swim the goldfish for food. As such, an established tropical tank would be best.
Yes, I know I'm an aquarium geek/enthusiast. It's a better drain on my finances than clothes or shoes, but that's just me. Is it just me or are there more men than women interested in this pastime?
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Spelling Unit 12
In view of the clash with Chinese spelling, I have announced to the class on Tuesday that spelling will be postponed to Monday, 24th March, 2008.
Spelling test: 20th March, 2008
stuck
lunch
party
dinner
purple
evening
afternoon
ice cream
breakfast
doorway
Spelling test: 20th March, 2008
stuck
lunch
party
dinner
purple
evening
afternoon
ice cream
breakfast
doorway
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Fish for Adoption
As I'll be converting one of my home tanks to a marine tank, the occupants now need new loving homes!
One Black and White Angelfish
Gender: Unknown (notoriously hard to sex unless it's spawning)
Size: 2.5 inches tall (tip of dorsal to anal fin)
Note: Generally peaceful, though it does tend to get bullied by larger angelfish. Copes well on its own.
Six Neon Dwarf Rainbowfish
Gender: 2 males, 4 females
Size: each approximately 1 inch long
Note: These little guys have been together for a while, and they are showing spawning behaviour; as such, I'd like to send this group off as a set. :)
One Red Dwarf Honey Gourami
Gender: unknown
Size: 2 inches long
Note: This particular fish is known to be territorial and thus aggressive towards tank mates who get too close to it's hideaway.
It would be best if you already have an established tropical fish tank before you adopt these babies (especially the angelfish). If not, any filtered tank six gallons (1 foot square) or more, should accommodate them. Please email me or post a comment here if you're interested and I'll pass the fish to your child to bring home the following day.
One Black and White Angelfish
Gender: Unknown (notoriously hard to sex unless it's spawning)
Size: 2.5 inches tall (tip of dorsal to anal fin)
Note: Generally peaceful, though it does tend to get bullied by larger angelfish. Copes well on its own.
Six Neon Dwarf Rainbowfish
Gender: 2 males, 4 females
Size: each approximately 1 inch long
Note: These little guys have been together for a while, and they are showing spawning behaviour; as such, I'd like to send this group off as a set. :)
One Red Dwarf Honey Gourami
Gender: unknown
Size: 2 inches long
Note: This particular fish is known to be territorial and thus aggressive towards tank mates who get too close to it's hideaway.
It would be best if you already have an established tropical fish tank before you adopt these babies (especially the angelfish). If not, any filtered tank six gallons (1 foot square) or more, should accommodate them. Please email me or post a comment here if you're interested and I'll pass the fish to your child to bring home the following day.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Term 1 Summary
Term 1 is over, and so many things have yet to be done. Still, we should remember that there has been loads that we have accomplished as a class! It has been wonderful seeing the progress of my pupils, from those hesitant readers who have gained confidence, to those who have really begun to settle down and shown their talents.
The following post will detail our class's accomplishments and academic progress for term 1.
Accomplishments
Classroom Cleanliness Award, Term 1
We have the cleanest in the whole P1 level! Those Recess Duties really paid off!
MRL Bookmark Design Competition
Natalie Yeh is one of the winners of the bookmark design competition - well done!
Best Behaved Bunch
The winner, with 88 stars, is Horsea Group consisting of Valerie Yap, Then Chin Kiat, Daniel Tan, Hettys Huda, Chan Zhou Han and Naveen! Second place goes to Bellossom with 85 stars (Joshua Oh, Anna Lee, Luigi Obias, Ryan Kok and Shino Teo).
We have also begun to make our class our own, with new Corners added to allow the pupils to develop in a holistic way. Here are some photos of our class.
Academic Progress
English
Pupils have completed 7 units and are in the process of completing their 8th. Files will be returned on the first week of term 2 for your signature and perusal.
Math
Pupils have completed Numbers 1 to 10, Number Bonds, Addition of Numbers from 1 to 10, Subtraction of Numbers 1 to 10, Shapes, Patterns and Ordinal Numbers. Pupils have also finished Review 3 in their workbooks (holiday homework). Books will be marked and also returned on the second week of term 2 for your signature and perusal.
That's all for now. All in all, it's been a good first term, even if the last week was a little stressful. I love the kids in this class and I hope they'll remember me, years down the road (probably as the teacher with the mad thing for fish tanks and the one who keeps telling 'When Miss Kristen Was A Little Girl' stories). Hopefully, we'll have many more good times for Term 2!
The following post will detail our class's accomplishments and academic progress for term 1.
Accomplishments
Classroom Cleanliness Award, Term 1
We have the cleanest in the whole P1 level! Those Recess Duties really paid off!
MRL Bookmark Design Competition
Natalie Yeh is one of the winners of the bookmark design competition - well done!
Best Behaved Bunch
The winner, with 88 stars, is Horsea Group consisting of Valerie Yap, Then Chin Kiat, Daniel Tan, Hettys Huda, Chan Zhou Han and Naveen! Second place goes to Bellossom with 85 stars (Joshua Oh, Anna Lee, Luigi Obias, Ryan Kok and Shino Teo).
We have also begun to make our class our own, with new Corners added to allow the pupils to develop in a holistic way. Here are some photos of our class.
Academic Progress
English
Pupils have completed 7 units and are in the process of completing their 8th. Files will be returned on the first week of term 2 for your signature and perusal.
Math
Pupils have completed Numbers 1 to 10, Number Bonds, Addition of Numbers from 1 to 10, Subtraction of Numbers 1 to 10, Shapes, Patterns and Ordinal Numbers. Pupils have also finished Review 3 in their workbooks (holiday homework). Books will be marked and also returned on the second week of term 2 for your signature and perusal.
That's all for now. All in all, it's been a good first term, even if the last week was a little stressful. I love the kids in this class and I hope they'll remember me, years down the road (probably as the teacher with the mad thing for fish tanks and the one who keeps telling 'When Miss Kristen Was A Little Girl' stories). Hopefully, we'll have many more good times for Term 2!
Monday, March 3, 2008
Spelling Unit 8
Spelling Test: 7 March 2008
fly
ski
run
fall
thumb
swing
trumpet
swimming pool
jungle vine
racing car
fly
ski
run
fall
thumb
swing
trumpet
swimming pool
jungle vine
racing car
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