Sunday 25 January 2015

SK1 Weekly Updates: (Jan.19- Jan. 23)

Assalam Alikum Dear Parents,
Below are some updates from our classroom!

Language Arts:
Alhamdullelah we finished Jolly phonic book #3. 

Please check the YouTube below for further practice at home.



The progress of jolly phonic book # 3 can be assessed on the skills checklist below:

Reading
Recognize the third group of sounds: g, o, u, l, f, b.

Blends simple three-letter words made up from the sounds taught so far.
Examples that can be used are: sun, dog, rat, bus, set, sit, top, and, fat, hat, lit, fit, leg, peg, hid, cat, cut, man.

Can hear simple rhymes.

Knows that when two letters next to each other make the same sound, the sound is said only once.
so hill is / h-i-ll/, not /h-i-l-l/. This also applies to other doubled consonants in words such as rabbit, duck, carrot, dress, and kitten.

Writing
Holds pencil correctly, between thumb and first two fingers.

Can write the third group of sounds: g, o, u, l, f, b.
Can write simple two-or three letter words by listening for the sounds.
Examples are: pat, net, bus, run, in, ant.

Can hear the middle sound of a word.
For example, that red has an /eh/sound in the middle. Middle sounds are more difficult to hear than beginning or ending sounds.

Reading and Writing in our classroom:
We read some stories and learned new sight words from them.
Students were able to put the sight words we are learning in sentences.
SK1 students wrote the following sentence in their journals:

My favourite animal is ..........

Next: 
We will start Jolly phonic book #4 insha'Allah.

Math:
We started our measurement unit. The students had fantastic time measuring with the colourful snap/linking cubes the length of their classmates.


In this unit the students should be able to learn about different measurement tools. They also should demonstrates an awareness of both standard and non-standard measuring devices such as snap cubes, paper clips, straws….etc.
We will spend some time in this unit inshaAllah.


In addition we are learning how to count by 2s and 5s.

Science: 
To go along the current theme of winter, we are learning about winter and animals that hibernate. We focused on how wild plants and wild animals adapt to the winter through migration, hibernation and other strategies. 
SK1 students watched a short videos about hibernation. Please ask your child what they learned!

In addition we are still working in our dioramas projects. Mahsa'Allah the students are really excited and having so much fun learning about the different habitats of the different animals they are using in their dioramas. Way to go SK1 :)






Islamic studies:
We had a discussion about how do Muslims stay clean?


What is Wudu?


When do we make Wudu?


Sang a song," this is the way we make Wudu". Please ask you child about it.


We also discussed cleanliness is part of one’s Iman.


We watched the above YouTube about how to make ablution (wudu).


InshaAllah, we will do more hands on learning activities practicing how to make wudu.

Jazakumullahu-khaira for your co-operation and support!


Sunday 18 January 2015

SK1 Weekly Updates: (January 12-January 15)

Assalam alikum Dear Parents,
Below are some updates from our classroom!

Language Arts:
We are still working in phonic book #3.  We covered the last two letters (F,f and B,b). We learned the sounds and actions of these letters.

In addition we read some stories about the winter theme such as:

Winter
Snow
A snowy Day
Look out the Window


We practice daily some sight words from our word wall.







 Please check the YouTube below for further practice at home.




Please check the YouTube below for further practice reading at home:


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Math:
We learned two more number words: (nine and ten).
Next: We will start our measurement unit insha'Allah. 


Science:

We are still learning about living and non-living things. We started the first step of covering the outside of the diorama boxes. Thank you to all the parents for sending the diorama boxes and the materials. SK1 are very excited to work with their groups on their dioramas. This hands-on learning activities will help the children learn and have fun at the same time insha'Allah :)

In addition SK1 had the chance to examine closely some samples of living animals and plants from our science lab.  Please ask your child what did they see and learn?

Islamic Studies: 
MashaAllah, SK1 memorized the prophet Muhammad (pbuh) nasheed. Please ask your child about it! 
Next: We are going to learn about the steps of Wudu (Ablution) insha'Allah.

Jazakumullahu-khaira for your co-operation and support!


Sunday 11 January 2015

SK1 Weekly Updates: (January 5-January 9)

Asslam alikum Dear Parents,
Below are some updates from our classroom!

Language Arts:
We are still working in phonic book #3.  We covered two more letters (U and L). We learned the sound and action of these letters.


 Please check the YouTube below for further practice at home:



In addition we are learning rhyming and new sight words everyday.




Reading:
We read the following stories:



Writing:


SK1 also wrote the following sentence in their journals.


All living things need food.
Math:

We reviewed all the taught numbers from 1-10 and we played matching games.
We learned two new number words: Seven and Eight.
In addition we are learning how to count by 2's, 5's and 10's.
Science:

We are still working in our unit of living and non-living things. We are using Nelson literacy posters and photo cards to explain this unit. 

In addition, a diorama project sheet was sent home on Friday in the homework folder. Please check your child's homework folder for more details.

January's Du'aa'


The du'aa of the month of January is:

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْهُدَى وَالتُّقَى وَالْعَفَافَ وَالْغِنَى

Allahumma inni as'alukal-huda, wat-tuqa, wal-`afafa, wal-ghina

"Oh Allah, I pray to You for guidance, piety, the ability to desert misconduct & ill-thoughts, and sufficiency (or contentment)"



Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3489

In-book reference : Book 48, Hadith 120


The Character Trait for this month is Leadership. The four attributes that we ask Allah for in this du'aa are very important elements in fostering a leader. A leader should ask Allah for guidance, piety, abandoning what's less virtuous, and  most importantly to completely rely on Allah to achieve the ultimate sense of contentment (al ghina).

I hope you can play a role in encouraging your children understand and practice this du'aa.

MashaAllah many of the students in sk1 memorized the dua'a. Way to go SK1.



Islamic Studies:

We are learning about the life and sayings of rasulullah prophet Mohammed (pbuh). SK1 are learning a new nasheed about prophet Muhammad(pbuh). Please ask your child about it.



Jazakumullahu-khaira for your co-operation and support!















Monday 5 January 2015

Reminder: Abraar 6th Annual Quran Competition

Abraar 6th Annual Quran Competition
2014-2015

Assalaamu Alaykum                                                                                                         

Dear Parents/Guardians
·         It is with great pleasure to inform you of our 6th annual Quran CompetitionThe first round will be held in February 2015 Inshallah. (The final round will be during the first week of  April 2015).
·         The Competition is optional and is open to all Abraar students. It will be divided into the following Grade- Surah groups:

JK
Al Fateha, Annass, Al Falaq,and Al Ikhlas. (4Suras)
SK
Al Fateha, Annass, Al Falaq, Al Ikhlas, Al Masad, Annasr, Al Kawther, Al Asr,  Al Feel and Quraish. (10 Suras)
1
Al Asr, Al Feel, Quraish, Al Kaferoon, Al Maoon, Al Homaza, Attakathor, Al Qareah, Al Adiat and Al Qadr. (10 Suras)
2
Al Zalzala, Atteen, Al Qadr, Al Alaq, Ashareh, Adduha, Allail, Ashams, Al Balad and Al Fajr. (10 Suras)
3
Al Gashia, Al Alla, Al Bayyana, Attariq, Al Borooj,AlInshiqaaq , and Al Mutafifeen . (7Suras)
4
Al Mutafifeen, Al Infitar, Atakweer, Abasa, Annaziaat, Annaba Al Mursalat, and Al Insan. (8 Suras)
5
 Al Insan, Al Qiama, Al Mudather, Al Mozzamel , Al Jinn and Nooh (6 Suras)
6
 Al Jinn, Nooh, Al Maarej, Al Haaqa Al Qalam and Al Mulk  . (6 Suras)
7
Al Qalam, Al Mulk, Attahreem, Attalaq, Al Monafiqoon and Attagabon. (6 Suras)
8
Al Hasher, Al Momtahena, Assaf, Al Jumoaah, Al Monafiqoon and Al Tagaboon. (6 Suras)
9
Surat Almujadalah and Surat Yaseen.
·  Registration: All entries must be registered with your Quran teacher in January. This post is only to inform you about the competition requirement so you can practice during the winter break.
·  Judging Criteria: Students will be judged based on memorization, rules of recitation (Tajweed), voice quality, and voice clarity.
·  Prizes: First and Second places in each age group will receive valuable prizes Inshallah.
·  More details and information will follow and for any questions please contact Tr. Hadia by calling Abraar School or at hkatbi@abraarschool.com

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