We are very exited about our upcoming camp and the opportunity of "traveling" with your kids to China! It will be a true adventure!
The students will be exposed to Mandarin Chinese as part of the instructional language, at activities, free play and meal time. They will participate in traditional Chinese games, do Chinese crafts, taste Chinese snacks, use chopsticks, draw Chinese style water and ink paintings, and practice Chinese martial art...... We are starting each day by a morning circle at 9:15 am and closing by a debriefing circle ending at 2 pm. If the students arrive between 8:30 - 9:15, they usually join the morning before-school care and play outside. The teachers will escort the students from and to the before-and-after care on time. To keep up with the pace of the schedule/activities, the student's regular attendance is highly appreciated!
We are using this blog site to keep a brief record of what we are studying in this camp. Please find pictures, activity notes, and some learning resourse links here, which will be updated daily. Thank you for sending your precious and open-minded child to us! We can't wait to start the trip with you all!
Tentative Lesson Plan:
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Tue
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Thu
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8:30-9:15
Choice Time
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Activities: depending
on today’s topic
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9:15 – 9:45 Morning
Circle followed by Morning Activities
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Week 1: [Things From China]
Week 2: [No Class on 7/4]
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Week 1: [Numbers]
Week 2: [Martial Art]
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Week 1: [Chinese Characters]
Week 2: [Music and Painting]
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Week 1: [Students' interest]
Week 2: [Cooking Project]
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Week 1: [Food]
Week 2: [Tangram]
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10:15-10:30
Snack
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Play music/er ge
during snack time, Chinese snacks will be introduced/tasted
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10:30-11:30
Outdoor P.E./Games
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Throw handkerchief
Jian-zi |
Bean bag
Hopscotch
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Jump rope
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wave basket
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free choice
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11:30 -12
lstories and songs |
students quietly resting while listen to the stories and songs
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12:00-12:30
Lunch
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Teachers eat with students throughout lunch, talking
in Chinese as much as possible.
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12:30-1:30
Outdoor free play
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VIP guest visit to demostrate Chinese martial art and traditional music on same days |
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1:30-2:00
Closing Circle, debriefing and share
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Review. Students draw one favoriet thing they made/did today.Two or three students prsent their drawings publicly each day.
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Important Reminders
- Please bring a small backpack or bag, to remain at camp for two weeks, with the following items, labled with your child's name: sunscreen, a good sun hat, a water bottle, and a change of clothes.
- Please wear comfortable clothes for hot weather and that are okay to get messy/stains.
- Possibe students performance on the last day (7/8) (TBD by the students and teachers) Cancelled (updated)
Please feel free to leave comments, asking questions, and chat with us at drop-off and pick-up time! We are looking forward to meeting everyone soon!
Cheers,
Head Teacher: YiChe
Teacher: Meiyan Lin
Teacher Aid: Denisha Harris
VIP Guests:
Sa Wu, Dan Cao, teachers, Confucius Institute at UC Davis
Wei Zhang, martial art master, "Flew Crew" Dance Group
Jane Zhang，Musician, Sacramento International Dance Group
Volunteers:
Jerry Chen
Jimmy Guo
Lindsey Su
Kasey Zhang
