May 10, 2009

Mother's Day Open House 2009

We (the Lion Class) have been practicing a little over a month for our Mother's Day Open House! It has been crrrrrrrrrazy for all of us, but the kids did an emaculate job and we're just all happy it's over. You don't know how many bribes and treats and blah I had to give to get them to keep going...poor things. But the parents want to hear them speak...without help...and so we practiced on and on.

Our Program:

1. Yoga introduction by kids and Chinese Teacher
2. Teachers Welcome the Parents
3. Children Welcome the Parents with the song "I Love the Mountains" with actions
4. Phonics Review and game
5. High Frequency Word Review, Brief discussion about parts of a tree (roots, trunk, branch, leaf, cherry, tree)
6. Group Conversation...Each child uses High Frequency words in sentences connected to the tree discussion
(i.e. Can you see it? What do you see? What is it? It looks big. It looks little. I see the....(tree).
7. Bathroom Break/ Set up for the play
8. Perform "The Three Bears Medley" ....I was inspired to create something that the kids were familiar with and would give each one an equal opportunity to speak! You gotta watch out for those parents.
9. Sing the song "Celebrate love" with actions then perform a memorized speech with actions

"Good morning everybody. Thank you for being here today. My name is ____________. This is my mom and I love her. I think my mom is (smart and beautiful)...so I nominated my mom for the most 'smart and beautiful' mom award. I love you mom. Please come to the front to receive your award!"....Yes, they said that.

10.Traditional red bean soup ceremony. The children feed their moms soup to symbolize their gratitude for nourishing them.

*Celebrate that it's all over!

And now...some pics

Practicing our play, "The Three Bear's Medley"



A mix of "The Three Bears, The Three Pigs, and Little Red Riding Hood"!



Get a dinosaur card for doing a good job! (The kids are totally into these cards right now).




Make some colorful lantern decorations.









Make a sign that you think will totally rock




Create a speech telling everyone what you think of your mom




Give the speech...




with actions




in front of everyone's mom







then invite them to come to the front to receive their award














Ask the parents what they liked most about the MOther's Day PRogram....the Play!




Meanwhile break into your moms award candy while listening to the boring parent comments




...and then partake in a traditional ceremony





The children fed their moms red bean soup as a symbol of giving back to the one who has nourished and cared for them











Act like you're getting your picture taken for a magazine




or simply let your grandma feed you instead




celebrate that it's all over with a little bit of chocolate cake!

Happy Mother's DAy!

10 comments:

The Kelstroms said...

I love it! Thanks for all the pictures. I love your kids and the parents. I'm so glad you've been able to have this amazing experience over the last 2 years (almost). You are amazing. We love you!

Jared said...

That is so cute! Sounds like you are keeping busy. Can't wait to see you and catch up and hear all of your stories. =)

Kathryn said...

I love it! The kids are so cute. Amazing experience. you are awesome! Can't wait to talk to you about this in person :)

Heather Aleece said...

Ah Lady! I have my computer now, so I am back in business. I absolutely love your narration. You are adorable...oh, yeah, well the kids are too but...

I LOVE YOU

Razzle Dazzle Mom said...

So fun! You are such a cute teacher, I can tell! Just love all the pics!!

Charie and Jonathan Francom said...

I agree your narration is a total joy. So fun to read.

I was just getting caught up on the past few posts. Wow it is amazing all the wonderful things you are experiencing there. Truly a time you will always look back on and appreciate the freedom to be able to do it. You are awesome! I am excited to see you!

Charie and Jonathan Francom said...

I know I already commented on your blog but your comments on my blog made me so excited for you to come and visit that I thought I would comment on the comments :)

Love and miss you...isn't it time yet????

The Sorensen Bunch said...

SOOO CUTE__ I KNOW you made the signs you, I can tell, they are DARLING-you are as creative as your kinetic kathy mom!!!

Anonymous said...

IS VERY GOOD

kawehi said...

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeere are you????