What a fantastic start our 13 new receptions have had in German at Craigburn!

During their first lesson the children learnt all about the ‘Schultuete.’ This is a special school cone that children are given on their first day of school in Germany. The cone is filled with all sorts of exciting treats – lollies, pencils, toys and other school supplies. Our receptions drew a picture of what they would like their Schultuete to look like. Here’s an example of one:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We have also been learning how to count to 10 in German. What a great effort the children have been putting in! We have been learning through games and activities on our interactive whiteboard. Children also have a copy of their numbers in their books that they can refer back to as the year progresses. Here is some of their fantastic work:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Another part of German the children get VERY excited about is watching ‘Schnappi, das Kleine Krokodil’ at the end of some lessons. Schnappi is a little German crocodile who the children, no matter their ages, seem to love. Here is one last photo of the new reception children ‘schnapping’ with their hands to the music.