This week we began to explore different ways to move from one place to another. This ended with our field trip to the skatepark behind Somerset MRT and then a train ride back to school to find out what the best way to get there was. We talked about how to move safely and collaborated to create a set of 'safety rules' to make sure we were safe, had fun and learnt.
On the way to the skatepark, we walked and followed our safety rules, crossing at the green man and staying in their group. There were lots of interesting things to see on our walk, including lots of dogs. This helped us to realise it is the year of the dog this Chinese New Year. At the skatepark, there was only one person scooting, but that didn't stop K1! They demonstrated their ability to move their bodies in different ways and to persevere with challenges as the played on the ramps and obstacles. Finally, it was time to head back. We went to the MRT station and bought our own tickets, applying our knowledge of letters by searching for the word 'Orchard' and our knowledge of numbers to pay the right amount of money. The children enjoyed the train ride but complained it was a little too short!
It was a fantastic field trip and the children were very responsible throughout. Thank you to everyone who came to help.
Next week we will continue to compare the two ways of getting to and from the skatepark and see which way is the best.
Next week we will continue to compare the two ways of getting to and from the skatepark and see which way is the best.