Finžgar Update March – April 2010

During this period the kids have done so much and the majority of them are motivated to such an extent that they truly inspire me.

In the 5th class we have continued the study of can and moved on to studying the use of have to and the present continuous.

In the 4th class we have studied singular and plural nouns (a big job) and we have revised pronouns (which they told me was too easy for them).

In the 2nd and 3rd class we have made and read several spring themed mini-books as well as numerous worksheets connected with them. We have also added a computer learning element to our lessons. I’m really happy to say that the focus of this class has improved. Well done to all those parents who are supporting the cause.

Finžgar 12th March 2010

Today was a great day.

• The 5th class continued studying can.
• The 4th class continued with this and that.
• The 2nd and 3rd class played weather bingo, read about Polar Bears and played an English language game on their computers.

Finžgar 5th March 2010

Surprise, Surprise I have fallen behind again.

Over the last two weeks I have been pushing all three Finžgar classes to organise their folders. In fact for some children I had to push them to actually get one. The results have been varied, you can check the state of your child’s folder for yourselves.

• The 5th class have been pushing steadily onwards with the study of present simple.
• The 4th class have now finished their initial course and are now eagerly beginning the more intensive Harry Potter themed one.
• The  3rd and 2nd class is having problems with focusing on their tasks, but they are still motivated to continue with their ‘mini-book’ course.

Finžgar’s 16th session

What a good week it was.

• In the 5th class we finished our short winter unit and watched 10 minutes of the third Harry Potter film.
• In the 4th class we completed a worksheet about the weather, a worksheet about the days of the week and months of the year and we continued with our winter unit.
• In the 2nd and 3rd class we continued with our winter unit by playing a winter clothes game, with real clothes, and by making a winter clothes mini-book. And I’m pleased to say that they were quite well behaved.

Finžgar’s 14th and 15th sessions

Again I’m behind with my updates. It’s quite a regular occurrence!

• In the fifth class we have been focusing on present simple’s third person singular, this is something they have done at school already and we are simply ingraining it a little deeper into their minds. We have also begun a short winter unit, finished reading our second magazine, and finally finished watching our first English film.
• In the forth class we have have finished the  sports unit and began the winter one. We too have finished reading our second magazine. The forth class has almost finished their current activity book and they are eager to begin the Harry Potter units.
• The third and second class have been learning about fruit and winter they have been making and reading ‘mini-books’ with enthusiasm. I have, however, had to take to them about their behaviour, at times the class feels like a ‘chimpanzee’s tea party’. I really need to find ways to channel their Friday afternoon energy!