LUNCH CHINESE STYLE

All this term, we have been conducting an inquiry into China and chinese culture.

Some of our inquiry questions have focussed on finding out what is typical Chinese food and what are some of their eating rituals. 

So yesterday, to experience this aspect of Chinese culture as well as celebrate what we have learnt, we travelled to Wynnum Gardens Restaurant for lunch.

Some of our parents shared this experience with us and were amazed at how determined we were to eat with chopsticks and try new foods.

Watch our movie to see the wonderful time we had...

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and if anyone has a recipe for deep fried ice-cream balls, we love for you to share it with us! In fact, please share any of your favourite chinese recipes with us - it's our new favourite food!

(2M - don't forget to share your reflections on our lunch.

Was this a new experience for you? What did you learn...maybe even about yourself? What surprised you? - Mrs M)

Nǐ Hǎo

We've been learning how to speak some basic words in Mandarin Chinese.

Have a listen.

Get a Voki now!

If you'd like to learn some Chinese words or phrases, this is a good site to go to.

BIG UNIVERSE - a GALAXY of READING!

2M, I know that you all love reading, so you're going to love this site - BIG UNIVERSE.

Big Universe is a fabulous site because not only can you read and purchase published books on -line (in a larger format than LOOKYBOOK) but you can also create your own!

At Big Universe I found a book about CHINA. I know that many of you are interested in learning about China's history of dynasties and emperors, so this book is perfect for you.

The other great thing about Big Universe is that if you really love a book you can share it with others. Simply send them a link to the book by email.

So explore BIG UNIVERSE - you'll be impressed and...I'm expecting lots of emails!

RUNNING WITH KITES

Recently, I spent a wonderful few hours at 'Running with Kites', an event that has become a regular part of a local 17 day festival.

It was a perfect day for flying a kite and children engaged in kite and chinese umbrella painting workshops. Displays of Chinese Lion and Dragon dances also enthralled the crowds.

Here's a snapshot of the day.

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A number of the GEMS were there with their families and a couple of them went straight home and blogged about it.
You can view an Animoto that Jarvis made to reflect on the day here then read
Ben M's post about his time there.
Great job, boys!