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Archives for April, 2020

– English Storytime

Friday, 1st May 2020, English Storytime, Mrs. Rous is reading ‘ Fox in Socks’ by Dr. Seuss.

– Thai Storytime

Friday, 1st May 2020, Thai Storytime. Miss Tonaor is reading ‘ใบยอนักคิดสร้างสรรค์’ by จันทรา พีระขจร.

Additional Reading Story Today

Mr. Bank is reading ‘On a Magical Do-Nothing Day’ by Beatrice Alemagna in English.

Accessing Storytime Videos:

For Students please visit Firefly to access content.

For Parents of Pre-Prep students please find a link on ILD (Interactive Learning Diary) website to access Storytime videos.

Thanks kindly,

SHR’s librarians

Paper Hand-Puppets (Thursday, 30th April 2020)

Hello Everyone,

We are SHR’s librarians. Today, we will present you about how to make “Paper Hand-Puppets”. You could visit these link: https://crafts.tutsplus.com/tutorials/kids-craft-how-to-make-your-own-paper-hand-puppets–cms-21857 to follow any other ideas for crafting. Alright, let’s do it!

Before we do, we have to prepare supplies following these:

  • Construction paper (12″ x 18″)
  • A4 paper or carton (A3 paper optional)
  • Printable template
  • Printer
  • Stapler
  • Scissors
  • Stick glue
  • Elastic band, about 25 cm (10 in)

How to make “Paper Hand-Puppets”

1. Print and Cut the Template

Step 1

Print the template on a thick A4 sheet or carton. You can also print it out in A3 size to make a bigger hand puppet if you wish. The small one is more suitable for kids’ hands. The dotted lines on the pattern mark the points where you need to cut and fold.

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Step 2

Using a pair of scissors, trim off the white edges outside the dotted rectangle. You may also use a cutter and a cutting mat for more precision.

Using a pair of scissors trim off the white edges
Page with edges trimmed off

2. Fold and Glue the Puppet

Step 1

Place the page on on a flat surface with the printed side facing down.

Place the page on on a flat surface

Fold the page in half along the vertical central line, by bringing the left edge towards the right. Follow the dotted line as a guide. Once folded, crease well. You may use a bone folder or the back of a metal spoon for perfectly sharp folds.

Fold the page in half along the vertical central line

Step 2

Open up the page and apply some stick glue. Please don’t forget the corners of your page.

Open up the page and apply some stick glue

Fold the page once more, and press to ensure that the page is firmly glued.

Fold the page once more and press to ensure that the page is firmly glued

Step 3

Now, following the upper dotted line of the pattern, fold the upper part of the page downwards.

fold the upper part of the page downwards

And crease well. Now the face should appear looking upside down.

face looking upside down

Step 4

Now bring the lower edge of the page upwards and fold along the dotted line.

bring the lower edge of the page upwards and fold along the dotted line

Crease well.

Crease well

Step 5

Flip the face over so that you can see the mouth.

Flip the face over so that you can see the mouth

Fold in the center.

Fold in the center

Carefully align the lower edge with the upper edge and then crease.

Carefully align the lower edge with the upper edge and then crease

Open the puppet up. You actually made an accordion fold, where the mouth should be on the inside and the face on top. Well done!

Open the puppet up

3. Add the Elastic Band

Step 1

Measure the elastic band on the puppet. You need it to be slightly longer than the width of your puppet.

Measure the elastic band on the puppet

Step 2

Cut the elastic band on the measured length. You can carefully burn the edge of the elastic with a lighter to avoid fraying.

Cut the elastic band on the measured length

Cut a second elastic band of the same size.

Cut a second elastic band of the same size

Step 3

Place the elastic bands on the two central pieces of your puppet, the ones behind the mouth. You need to place the upper elastic on the center of the rectangle. Use a stapler to secure both edges of the elastic band. 

Use a stapler to secure both edges of the elastic band

Place the elastic band underneath, a bit closer to the fold. This one is for the thumb, which is shorter than the rest of your palm—that is why! Secure it in place by stapling both edges.

Place the elastic band underneath

Step 4

Slip your fingers into the top elastic band and your thumb into the bottom elastic band. This way you can easily open and close your hand puppet’s mouth.

Slip your fingers into the top elastic band and your thumb into the bottom elastic band

Play!

In this tutorial you learned an easy way to create paper hand-puppets using simple materials you already have at home. Just by printing the template and with a few cuts and folds even a kid can do, you have a lovely hand-puppet in five minutes.

Now that you’ve got the hang of it, you can also make a bigger one by printing the template on A3 paper. For the larger puppet repeat all the steps; just make sure you keep the elastic band of the same size as the small one for easier gripping.

And why not make some unprinted white ones and let the kids create their own heroes with hand drawings!

Final monster hand puppets
Final monster hand puppets closeup

Hope you enjoyed this tutorial!

English Storytime

Thursday, 30th April 2020. English Story time, Mrs. Rous is reading ‘Pinkalicious and the Pirates’ by Victoria Kann.

Thai Storytime

Thursday, 30th April 2020, Thai Story time. Miss Sairung is reading ‘Little Beauty’ by Anthony Browne; translated by Miss Sairung.

Accessing Storytime Videos:

For Students please visit Firefly to access content.

For Parents of Pre-Prep students please find a link on ILD (Interactive Learning Diary) website to access Storytime videos.

Thanks kindly,

SHR’s librarians

Breakout EDU (Wednesday 29th April 2020)

Breakout EDU games bring the challenges of an escape room to the classroom. One of its features is a digital breakout. Students use the provided clues to solve digital puzzles. To join a class and play the digital platform, create your account here using the class code provided for your level.

Junior Breakout games :    Class code   – YJBGOY

Breakout EDU | ESCAPE THE BIG, BAD WOLF | Breakout edu, Bad wolf ...

Senior Breakout games :     Class code   – szvuot

Blog — Breakout EDU

For students playing the digital Breakout games, Ms. Marivic and Mrs. Rous will be available to help Senior students on Thursdays at 2:20pm and Junior students on Wednesdays at 2:20pm. We look forward to seeing you!

Zoom information is on Firefly please click here

Follow the sign up Instructions below!

English Storytime

Wednesday 29th April 2020. English Storytime, Mrs. Rous is reading ‘Wolf Won’t Bite’ by Emily Gravett.

Wolf Won't Bite! - Kindle edition by Emily Gravett. Children ...

Thai Storytime

Thursday, 29th April 2020, Thai Storytime. Miss Nan is reading ห่านน้อยลูซี่ by มาร์ กาเรต ไวลด์.

Accessing Storytime Videos:

For Students please visit Firefly to access content.

For Parents of Pre-Prep students please find a link on ILD (Interactive Learning Diary) website to access Storytime videos.

Word Search

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English Storytime

Muncha! Muncha! Muncha!: Fleming, Candace, Karas, G. Brian ...

Tuesday 28th April 2020. English Storytime, Mrs. Rous is reading ‘Muncha! Muncha! Muncha!’ by Candace Fleming.

Thai StorytimeTuesday 28th April 2020, Thai Storytime. Miss Nan is reading ‘แม่ห่านอยากมีหู’ by Marni McGee.

Accessing Storytime Videos:

For Students please visit Firefly to access content.

Seesaw update: Pre-prep parents please see attached note, Storytime videos will be back soon!

Years 4-6

We have a library trivia challenge for you!

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English Storytime

Monday 27th April 2020. English Storytime, Mrs. Rous is reading ‘Homer the Library Cat’ by Reeve Lindbergh.

children's book, "homer, the library cat", written by reeve ...

Thai Storytime

Monday, 27th April 2020, Thai Storytime. Miss Toon is reading ‘มีอาอิจฉาน้อง’ by วาโอ.

Accessing Storytime Videos:

For Students please visit Firefly to access content.

For Parents of Pre-Prep students please visit app.seesaw.me and add code ZAJQ IONZ to access content. (The code expires on April 28, 2020 but we will share the new code at that point).

 

Kahoot! (Friday, 24th April 2020)

Join us Kahoot! and have fun tomorrow.

The information is on Firefly please click here

English Storytime

Friday, 24th April 2020, English Storytime, Mrs. Rous is reading “Pete the Cat: Pete’s Big Lunch” by James Dean.

Thai Storytime

Friday, 24th April 2020, Thai Storytime. Miss Sairung is reading “อีเลียตน้อยในเมืองใหญ่” โดย Mike Curato, แปลโดย Miss Sairung.

Accessing Storytime Videos:

For Students please visit Firefly to access content.

For Parents of Pre-Prep students please visit app.seesaw.me and add code ZAJQ IONZ to access content. (The code expires on April 28, 2020 but we will share the new code at that point).

Vehicle Puppets (Thursday 23rd April 2020)

Hello Everyone,

Today, we will present you the Vehicle Puppets craft. You can go to these link: https://www.firstpalette.com/craft/vehicle-puppets.html to get more ideas of these craft. 

Make some mini paper cars, trucks, buses, bicycles and other vehicles. Add a handle at the back to make them into puppets. For a fun activity, create a picture with a road and move the puppets along the picture.

SUPPLIES NEEDED

  • Construction paper (12″ x 18″)
  • A4 or Letter size paper
  • Craft sticks or drinking straws
  • Colored markers or crayons
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Transparent tape
  • Box cutter or craft knife
  • Tempera or poster paint (optional)
  • Paint brushes (optional)

English Storytime

Thursday, 23rd April 2020, English Storytime, Mrs. Rous is reading “Green Eggs and Ham” by Dr. Seuss.

Thai Storytime

Thursday, 23rd April 2020, Thai Storytime. Miss Tonaor is reading “เรามาแบ่งกันนะ” โดย สุทธาสินีย์ สุวุฒโฑ.

Accessing Storytime Videos:

For Students please visit Firefly to access content.

For Parents of Pre-Prep students please visit app.seesaw.me and add code ZAJQ IONZ to access content. (The code expires on April 28, 2020 but we will share the new code at that point).

Breakout EDU (Wednesday 22nd April 2020)

Breakout EDU games bring the challenges of an escape room to the classroom. One of its features is a digital breakout. Students use the provided clues to solve digital puzzles. To join a class and play the digital platform, create your account here using the class code provided for your level.

Junior Breakout games :    Class code   – YJBGOY

Senior Breakout games :     Class code   – szvuot

For students playing the digital Breakout games, Ms. Marivic and Mrs. Rous will be available to help Senior students on Thursdays at 2:20pm and Junior students on Wednesdays at 2:20pm. We look forward to seeing you!

Zoom information is on Firefly please click here

 

English Storytime

The Loudest Roar : Thomas Taylor : 9780192725189

Wednesday 22nd April 2020. English Storytime, Mrs. Rous is reading ‘The Loudest Roar’ by Thomas Taylor.

Thai Storytime

Wednesday, 22nd April 2020, Thai Storytime. Miss Nan is reading ‘หมูหริ่งอารมณ์บูด’ by Moritz Petz (โมริทซ์ เพทซ์).

Accessing Storytime Videos:

For Students please visit Firefly to access content.

For Parents of Pre-Prep students please visit app.seesaw.me and add code ZAJQ IONZ to access content. (The code expires on April 28, 2020 but we will share the new code at that point).

Reindeer Origami Corner Bookmark

This is a super fun project for origami beginners and kids, plus a great little one to encourage reading! Let’s make a Rudolph Reindeer origami corner bookmark. Thank you Easy Peasy and Fun for another amazing idea again.

DIY Rudolph Reindeer Origami Corner Bookmarks

Reindeer Origami Corner Bookmark

For this easy origami you’ll need

  • brown origami paper
  • dark brown, red and white paper
  • scissors
  • glue
  • black marker

You start by folding the origami paper (you can totally use regular brown paper for this project too) diagonally both ways.

Fold into triangle (coloured side on the outside). Crease well.

Now fold the tip of the triangle to the bottom (one sheet only). You’ll see a white square within the triangle now.

Folding the Paper

Now fold the right corner of the triangle towards the middle. Do the same with the left one. Crease well and unfold.

Now fold the right corner towards the top and do the same with the left one. Crease well.

Tuck both “flaps” in the pocket. This reindeer corner bookmark is now ready to be decorated.

Making an Origami Corner Bookmark

Cut two antlers from the dark paper, a red nose (or brown one if you’re going with the regular reindeer) and two white circles for the eyes. Draw two black spots in the eyes and glue all things to their places.

Cute Reindeer Corner Bookmark

 

The Farmers Away Baa Neigh by Anne Vittur Kennedy | Animal ...

Tuesday 21st April 2020. English Storytime, Mrs. Rous is reading ‘The Farmer’s Away! Baa! Neigh!’ by Anne Kenned.

Tuesday, 21st April 2020, Thai Storytime. Miss Toon is reading ‘เจ้าหญิงถุงกระดาษ’ by โรเบิร์ต มันช.

Accessing Storytime Videos:

For Students please visit Firefly to access content.

For Parents of Pre-Prep students please visit app.seesaw.me and add code MWPT LFEU to access content. (The code expires on April 22nd, 2020 but we will share the new code at that point).

Sincerely yours,

Shrewsbury International School Riverside Librarians

We have found this adorable craft that we think you might like from The Only Planet Blog Spot, thank for this amazing idea.

English Storytime

Splat the Cat Takes the Cake (I Can Read Level 1): Scotton, Rob ...

Monday 20th April 2020. English Storytime, Mrs. Rous is reading ‘Splat the Cat Takes the Cake’ by Rob Scotton.

Thai Storytime

Monday, 20th April 2020, Thai Storytime. Miss Sairung is reading ‘ฉันรักหนังสือ’ by Anthony Browne.

Accessing Storytime Videos:

For Students please visit Firefly to access content.

For Parents of Pre-Prep students please visit app.seesaw.me and add code MWPT LFEU to access content. (The code expires on April 22nd, 2020 but we will share the new code at that point).

Sincerely yours,

Shrewsbury International School Riverside Librarians

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