It started off with us gathering the kids. some of us went this direction, some to another, and eventually managed to gather with us 20 kids. (mind you, they came willingly and eagerly!) Most of them as young as 4 and some also as old as 12.
After gathering all of them together, with the help of a few teachers, we started the ice breaking session that was to get them to play a few games. This allowed them to mingle around and get to know one another.
After the ice breaking session was over, Chee Kiat took over by giving his talk on recycling. He taught them many facts that they themselves were struggling to remember as they were shocked with the topic "if we don't recycle.."
Chee Kiat's talk ended quickly and was handed over to Bryant with the quiz session. You could see their faces. Their eyes lit up at the moment Bryant mentioned the word quiz. Many of them were jumping and jumping to get a chance to answer the questions. All of them answered quite precisely. see how smart kids are these days? =) Each right answer was rewarded with a sweet.
After the ice breaking session was over, Chee Kiat took over by giving his talk on recycling. He taught them many facts that they themselves were struggling to remember as they were shocked with the topic "if we don't recycle.."
Chee Kiat's talk ended quickly and was handed over to Bryant with the quiz session. You could see their faces. Their eyes lit up at the moment Bryant mentioned the word quiz. Many of them were jumping and jumping to get a chance to answer the questions. All of them answered quite precisely. see how smart kids are these days? =) Each right answer was rewarded with a sweet.
Danny then took over with the demonstration on making recycled paper. After the brief demonstration, everyone was split into two groups. The first group, which was under Danny, was to make recycled paper out of newspapers. The second group, under Bryant, was to make recycled paper out of used A4 papers. The newspapers all seemed disgusting, but hey the kids enjoyed themselves through and through! some not even willing to let go of the poor tub of paper pulp. Everyone had fun.
When it was over, the kids then took pictures with us. Aww.. so sad to part with kids that are so eager to learn from us. =) they took a goodie pack and then left for home.
End of the day: We not only managed to get enough kids, we were happy with what we achieved that day. The most important thing was that the kids not only enjoyed themselves, but they can explain to us the facts about recycling and the process of making paper without any hints. They have learnt what we were aiming to teach them.
That's all for today. Toodles, all. =)
