Kull filgħodu malli nqumu

Qed nistaqsu ‘kemm ha ndumu?’

Forsi nilbsu dik l-uniformi

Blu u oranġjo li tgħaddili ommi

L-iskola aħna qed nimmisjaw

L-Ms Nag u l-Ms Maria nixtiequ naraw

Nisperaw li l-iskola nerġgħu mmorru

U żgur filgħodu mhux ser nibqgħu ngorru

Qawsalli u minn kollox aħna pinġejna

Naqra tisjir u anki żfin ħejjejna

Mixja fil-kampanja morna waħedna

Ngħoddu l-bebbux u ngħidu xi kelma

Illum l-ahhar ta’ staġun Xitwi

Għas-sajf nitolbu li jiġi x’jiġri

Forsi dal-virus jitlaq l’hemm

Ha noħorġu l’barra u ngħidu Amen!

On Friday 7th February Kindergarten Class 2.3 were lucky to visit ‘Charms Pet Grooming Salon’ at Mgarr. This was a good opportunity which was linked to the theme about dogs of the emergent curriculum. With the help of Ms Dorianne Micallef the kids enjoyed a short walk to and from school and the salon. When we arrived we were greeted by Ms Charmaine Martin, the owner of the salon. She showed the grooming salon to the kids and also gave them some rules. The kids had a good time watching an African grey (parrot) which danced and kissed her owner. Later the kids were able to see the groomer taking care of a dog and she checked for swelling and parasites on the skin. The kids loved a Chow Chow dog named Sophie. They had the occasion to feel its fur. When the groomer washed her, the kids had turns to dry her up. We thanked Ms Charmaine Martin for her hospitality in her salon and also the dogs owner.

Constructing a leash and role play/pretend play  – dog with leash and going out for a walk. Constructing a dogs waste bin and cleaning after your pet. Children showing interest in books about dogs. Washing our pet dogs. Pretend play – eating and drinking like dogs. We also noticed how difficult it was.

Cooking biscuits K2.3 & K 1.4. Formation of K in flour, cause and effect flour and sun, making the dough, vocabulary of ingredients and equipment used, quantity, using rolling pins and cutters to make biscuits.

The children spread out the tomato sauce on a wrap, added the toppings according to their liking. Once the pizzas were baked the children had them for lunch.

Outing to Police Dogs` section

Creativity with playdough – dogs, puppies, kennel, bone, paws, letter k, dogs paw prints & dogs` pooh

Kids in K2.3 had the opportunity to meet different breeds of dogs. Dog owners explained appearance and behaviour of dogs. Children had the occasion to pet the dogs, feel the dog`s bones, giving them treats and observe closer the paws and claws of a dog. They also could see tricks like stay and hand (dog gives paw to a child`s hand); take them for a walk and hold them.

We also had activities in class about dogs. Can you find the same colour of bones? Can you draw dogs?

1. Creative presentation of a kennel.
2. Phonological awareness of letter k.
3. Dog mask and dog name tags.