Grade 1 – Warna- Warna (colours)
Posted on August 16, 2016 | By indonesianatsjv | Leave a response
There are so many colours in the rainbow, and the Grade 1 students will know them all soon! We will be learning a song called Pelangi, pelangi that is all about the colours of the rainbow and who created it – God of course 🙂 So let’s learn those words for colour and practise them […]
Mau ke mana? – Where do you want to go, Grade 2?
Posted on July 27, 2016 | By indonesianatsjv | Leave a response
Indonesia has some fascinating ways to get around the town or cities where they live. There is the becak , the dokar , motor bikes that can carry a whole family , and a cute three-wheeled bajai . Grade 2 are learning the names for these forms of transport plus many more, some that sound […]
Keluarga saya – My Family. Grade 1
Posted on July 27, 2016 | By indonesianatsjv | Leave a response
Writing sentences in Indonesian can be the same as in English, but there are times when it is ‘back to front’. An example is showing possession of something, to say something is yours or mine. The Grade 1 students have been learning the terms for family members in Indonesian and we have added to that […]
Olimpiade Rio 2016 – Grade 3 and 4
Posted on July 27, 2016 | By indonesianatsjv | Leave a response
We are adding to the Olympic excitement in Grades 3 and 4 by learning the names for many of the most popular Olympic sports in Indonesian. In groups of 4 the students will be creating a television sport’s desk experience with two interviewers asking two sport stars information about themselves and their sport, all in […]
Grade 5 and 6 – Binatang yang terancam punah! Endangered animals!
Posted on July 26, 2016 | By indonesianatsjv | Leave a response
With so many endangered birds and animals in Indonesia it is important that the students study why this is happening and search for solutions to this situation. Writing headings using question words in Indonesian, the students will be researching information about their chosen animal to produce a poster, all written in Indonesian. The art work they do for the […]
Thank you so much SDN Timuran. My wonderful experience at our Sister School
Posted on May 23, 2016 | By indonesianatsjv | Leave a response
Ibu Hanstein has returned home from visiting our Sister School, SDN Timuran with stories to tell, photos and videos to share and some new resources that will add a touch of Indonesian culture and understanding to SJV. I was warmly welcomed by the staff at SDN Timuran, meeting again with Ibu Esti Kartini, […]
Ibu Hanstein sudah siap untuk perjalanannya ke Yogyakarta! Ibu Hanstein is ready for her trip to Yogyakarta!
Posted on May 3, 2016 | By indonesianatsjv | 1 response
My bags are packed full of wonderful gifts for our Sister School, SDN Timuran in Yogyakarta, including a cricket set! I’m not sure how I will be able to explain the game, but I will try. The Grade 5 and 6 students have made beautiful cards wishing their friends in Yogyakarta all the best for […]
Grade 2 Selamat hari ulang tahun! Happy birthday!
Posted on April 11, 2016 | By indonesianatsjv | Leave a response
All students at SJV have a special celebration in their Indonesian class when it is their birthday. We sing a special birthday song in Indonesian (Panjang umurnya) and clap counting in Indonesian for their age. They get to wear a very special headdress from Bali during the lesson if they wish, and each child receives […]
Grade 3 and 4: Ini badan saya! This is my body!
Posted on March 18, 2016 | By indonesianatsjv | Leave a response
Sometimes it is so much fun being a language teacher, especially when you are teaching a subject that has lots of action, songs and activities. We have been learning how to name the body and face parts in Indonesian, using gestures to help us to remember the words and some songs that really stick in […]
Grade 5 and 6 are talking about the weather!
Posted on March 18, 2016 | By indonesianatsjv | Leave a response
Bagaimana cuaca di Yogyakarta? What’s the weather like in Yogyakarta? Yogyakarta is where our Sister School, SDN Timuran is located, and our Grade 5 and 6 students now know that it is panas (hot), lembab (humid) maybe there is hujan (rain) and for sure the suhu minimum (minimum temperature) is going to be about 25 […]