Hooray for 100 Days! We had great fun while improving our numeracy skills. Among other activities, the children worked together to create a large 100 Day display. This 100 star chart is a marvelous tool for considering mathematical patterns. It is a colourful way to practice skip counting by twos, fives, tens, and twenties. Such a display is also a great opportunity to discuss which numbers come after 100, and to think about place value when looking at which numerals represent units, tens, and hundreds. We are now looking forward to the 200th day of school!
Aufgrund der neuen Corona-Massnahmen für den Monat Februar haben wir die Chance ergriffen, einen alternativen Sportunterricht zum Thema «Jonglieren» durchzuführen. Jonglieren mit drei Bällen verlangt Konzentration und Koordination. Das Üben verbessert die Feinmotorik und die Geschicklichkeit der Schülerinnen und Schüler. Zudem werden kleinste Bewegungsabweichungen festgestellt und korrigiert. Das hochgesteckte Ziel lautet, dass alle Kinder am Ende des Monats das Jonglieren erlernt haben und die neu entdeckte Tätigkeit weitergeben können.
Students of Mrs. Stenzel’s third grade class were engaged in exploring how sound works with hands-on, interactive experiments. Does sound travel better through sand, water or air? Is it possible to accurately match sounds with our ears, rather than relying on our eyes? Do bumpy or smooth surfaces conduct sound better? Do sound vibrations travel best through metal, plastic or wooden spoons?
Frische Luft, Natur und lernen! Was gibt es Besseres in den heutigen Zeiten als unseren Mathematikunterricht im nahe gelegenen Wald zu führen. Es gibt nichts Bereicherndes als mit Spass mathematische Konzepte zu verknüpfen. Zu jedem Ausflug in den Wald gehört auch das gemeinsame Spielen sowie Bewegung, die Erfahrung auf unebenem Untergrund zu rennen, über Baumstämme zu balancieren, die Natur zu erforschen usw. Es gibt eine enorme Vielfältigkeit an Erlebnissen und Lernmöglichkeiten.
Despite the national Future Day on 12th November being cancelled this year due to Corona, our 6th & 7th grade students profited from a morning workshop about The Future of work. First, they brainstormed what type of jobs will exist in 2030. Secondly, they came up with the four most required skills which will be necessary for future jobs, which are: (1) efficient use of technology; (2) being able to work well with people; (3) self-management and (4) being able to solve problems. In addition, the students ultimately discovered that ideally, no matter how jobs will change in the future, it’s really important to be able to do one’s work with motivation and passion.
Der „Dadaismus“ entstand Anfang des 20. Jahrhunderts aufgrund der Geschehnisse im 1. Weltkrieg. Die unsinnigen und sinnlosen Texte der Dadaisten, ohne grammatisch logische Zusammenhänge, drücken aus, wie wenig man die absurde Wirklichkeit mit menschlichem Verstand oder mit Logik erklären könne. Von einigen Beispieltexten der Dadaisten inspiriert, hatten die Schülerinnen und Schüler der 1. und 2. Sekundarstufe viel Spass ebensolche Texte zu verfassen.
Our Kindergarten playground was enriched this week with this Tintin-like rocket painted on the floor. It’s not just a fun decoration – it will also help the children to practice counting numbers from 1 to 20 while they’re playing, and will additionally be used as a teaching tool by the teachers during their lessons.
On the hot days, the children played with water balloons and bubbles in the school’s outdoor space. This was a great way to cool off during the hot summer days and a fun activity for the children to enjoy. We also took walks to the “Spielplatz Weid” where there was a flowing stream and a wonderful playground where the kids could take advantage of the great weather. In the stream, the children could cool off a bit from the blazing heat as they would dip their feet in and have fun. Walks in the forest were also well enjoyed.
After three years at SIS Pfäffikon-Schwyz, one as Section Head and two as Principal, Mr. Peter said his goodbyes. The parents and students wanted to make sure he had something to remember his time with them. They sent him off with a fond farewells and T-shirt signed by all the students.
In der Primarschule, wenn Kinder noch am Anfang ihrer Lernlaufbahn stehen, stellt sich stets folgende, zentrale Frage: Wie können wir als Lehrpersonen unsere Schülerinnen und Schüler zum Lernen motivieren?
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SIS Pfäffikon-Schwyz opened its doors again after the six week lockdown. With some safety precautions to the student daily schedules, lessons have been able to continue. The students who can't attend in person join through O365 Teams so they can still work closely with their classmates.
Endlich ist es soweit! Die Öffnung der Schulen, die wir herbeigesehnt haben, steht kurz bevor. Wir freuen uns, die Kindergartenkinder und Schülerinnen und Schüler am nächsten Montag, 11. Mai 2020 wieder in unseren Klassenzimmern begrüssen zu dürfen.
During the lockdown the primary intro kids painted rainbows with very strong statements regarding the COVID-19 situation. Some parents shared the pictures in their WhatsApp Chat so the students could stay connected to one another during this difficult time.
At SIS Pfäffikon-Schwyz distance learning is in full swing. Although students aren't able to physically come to school they are still meeting daily with their teachers and classmates through digital applications.
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