by Guinee KAGIE | Mar 8, 2023 | Grade 1, The Grades
Dear parents, I am excited to share with you that your Grade 1 students are working hard on their own narrative writing. They have learned about the key elements of a story – character, setting, problem and solution – which provide a solid foundation for...
by Guinee KAGIE | Feb 22, 2023 | Grade 1
This week the students focused on storytelling and literacy. They learned about the key elements of a story, such as characters, setting, problem, and solution, and practiced creating their own books. The students were encouraged to take risks by bringing in books in...
by Guinee KAGIE | Feb 16, 2023 | Grade 1
The children enjoyed making beautiful crafts and learned more about the Omani culture. We also went on a trip to Liwa beach and Fort. It was an exciting week full of learning and fun!
by Guinee KAGIE | Feb 8, 2023 | Grade 1
This week we focused on the illustrations in stories. We discussed what we see, think and wonder. We read a story and discussed the messages in the story. The students practiced being communicators and shared their story with a friend. During math time the children...
by Guinee KAGIE | Feb 1, 2023 | Grade 1
We started a new Unit of Inquiry: “How we express ourselves”. In this unit we will learn about the different ways that stories can be shared with others. Furthermore we will focus on the fact that stories will give us a message and students will work on their own book...