MAGAZINE

MAGAZINE
Clase de niños de 4 años
15 pags mínimo, portada, índice y intro.
Topics:
- Recipe (Celebración de un cumpleaños): ​PAULA
- Arts and crafts: ​(Fondo marino) ​SARA​​y (carnaval) ​MIHAELA
- What’s new in education: ​CRISTINA
- Interview: ​(MIREIA)
- Opinion essay: ​Respetar tiempos de aprendizaje ​(CRIS​), Importancia del inglés en
general ​(Paula), (Sara) Nuevas tecnologías frente a lo tradicional, ​(Miha) reciclaje y
cuidar medio ambiente, ​(Nerea) ​ventajas de tener una vida saludable​, etc. (MIREIA)
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- Recommendations for parents: books, toys, films, tv shows, cartoons… ​(NEREA)
- Trip remember: 4 (​school farm ​(Nerea) ​oceanográfico ​(MIHA), paseo por la ciudad:
Valencia ​(Paula)​, ​picnic en la playa (​Cris)​, ​peñiscola: castillo ​(SARA)​, Excursión a
Morella a ver la nieve en invierno ​(MIREIA)
- Pastimes (TODAS) (apuntar una frase muy simple relacionada con la escuela)
Example: Place where you study: SCHOOL
(CRIS): You use ___ to cut paper: SCISSORS
(NEREA): A tube which we use to stick two things. GLUE
(PAULA): A thing that we use to draw. PENCIL
(SARA): You use ___ to decorate your crafts. GLITTER

TRIP TO THE SCHOOL FARM
The last 7​ th of may, the class of four years we traveled to school farm near Castellón because
the two teachers think that it is very important that child were in contact with the nature.
At 8 o'clock we went up to the bus, and we stay there half past hour until arriving to the
school farm. In that half hour the children were singing a lot of songs.
When we arrived at the school farm, the first thing that we could do was visited the
different animals like cows, sheep, horses, pigs, donkeys, goats, chickens and chicks while
the farmer explained things about them.
When we finished visiting animals, the children had a snack and played a game where one of
the group had to represent an animal without speaking and the other companions had to
find out the animal. Then, the children could feed rabbits, ducks and sheep.
At lunchtime, we could go to the dining room, and we ate spaghetti. Later, we did a mask
with plastic plates with the animal that they liked the most.
The last thing that we did was see how the farmer milking a cow and how the children liked
it so much, the next day in class we did an activity for the children imitated the milking of a
cow too. For this, we used gloves that we filled with milk and we tied. Then, we made small
holes into gloves so that the milk left. Finally, the teacher distributed the child containers
that they could pour the milk there.
At last, we had to go back to school around six, but the important thing was that the
children had a great day and had a lot of fun.
NEREA RODRÍGUEZ RODRÍGUEZ

TRIP TO THE GRAU BEACH
One of the last trips we made was to the Grau beach so we could have a healthy picnic with
the pupils. As you know, we only asked for the children to wear their swimming suits and
bring their own sunscreen. We got in the bus with some toys and the food and got on rute.
We had so much fun on the way to the beach! We sung different songs, played ​I Spy and
remembered the basic rules we had to follow. To promote the use of english at home,
playing I Spy is a great way to practice colors, letters and basic vocabulary. It can be really
fun and entertaining for the children. It’s really easy, you only have to say “I spy with my
little eye” and add a simple characteristic.
When we got to the beach we applied the sunscreen -You always have to be protected
against the sun!- and we started playing the games the teachers had planned. Between
making sandcastles and digging in the sand, we almost forgot to play the sponge game! If
you want to play this game any time you go to the beach or the swimming pool we’ll tell you
how. You’ll need at least one sponge, to buckets and water. The game starts with one
bucket full of water and another one empty. The objective is to fill the empty bucket using
only the sponge. The children have to absorb as much water as they can with the sponge
and squeeze it in the other bucket again and again. It seems really simple, but they love
doing it and getting wet in the process!
When we finished playing, we sat down on the towels to have the picnic. We had water and
pineapple juice to drink and a chicken salad sandwich with greek yogurt instead of
mayonnaise. The children loved it, this trip was definitely a success.
CRISTINA EQUIZA SÁNCHEZ

TRIP TO THE PEÑISCOLA CASTLE
In March our class visited the castle of Peñiscola . W​e decided to do this trip because we
thought it was important ​our students had to know the history of the province. It was a
great experience for everyone.
First, we went on the school bus to Peñiscola town. When we arrived we ate mid-morning
snack. Then everyone visited the old part of town. There we could see old houses and some
touristics shops.
Secondly, we meet with the tourist guide, who was waiting for us in front of the castle. She
told us that in this place had lived a very important men, Papa Luna. Also, she told us that in
the castle had been filmed some films and TV series.
Next, we could visit some different parts of the castle like the dining room, the tower, the
digeum and the museum. In all of this parts the guide explained to us the history of the
castle. The most interesting thing of the visit were some olds suits armours that we saw in
the museum.
After that we ate outside the castle. Then the touristic guide gave the children some
medieval costumes and all of them played if they were in medieval time. Finally, wue said
goodbye to her and we went back to home.
SARA FRANCO ROY

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PARENTS
It’s very important that families besides school help the children with their development
both personal, social and emotional. Therefore, these are some recommendations that
parents can take into account this summer.
At that age, it is fundamental that children learn to control their own emotions, talk about
their feelings and learn how to interact with others have empathy, because all of these
things can help improve their self-esteem.
On one side, some books that parents could read it if in the school hasn’t worked are:
Emotionary, the color monster and the little prince.
Emotionary is a guide where are represented all the emotions and can help the child to
know them and develop their emotional intelligence.
The color monster is a book of a monster that has trouble to distinguish emotions. In the
course of the book, the monster is learning to differentiate the basic emotions. Also, the
book account with a records that parents can use with his kids.
The little prince ​talks about one prince that leave ​on his planet, and he decides to travel to
other planets where he learns many different things.
One movie recommendation that parents can see with his kids is ​Inside Out​. The film is
about a girl who does things that the emotions (Joy, Sadness, Fear, Disgust and Anger) that
are in her mind tell her. This film is very funny and interesting for the children because it
could help to recognize basic emotions.
On the other side, it is necessary that children develop their creativity and imagination too,
for this reason one of the best ways to do this is by playing. Children must play with other
kids, but it isn’t always necessary that they play with other children, they can also play at
home alone. Parents can encourage this development buying toys like puzzles, construction
games and play dough.
NEREA RODRÍGUEZ RODRÍGUEZ

BOTTOM OF THE SEA
For this summer you could make this wonderful bottom sea. On this holidays you may not
be near the beach but with this craft you will feel that you would be there. It is easy to do . If
you want to make it, you will need some materials and you will follow some steps.
Materials:
- A shoe box.
- Scissors.
- Glue or liquid silicone.
- Foamy: you need one blue glitter and foamy of different colours.
Steps:
- First, cut one side of the box shoe.
- Secondly, stick the blue glitter foamy with glue or liquid silicone on the box shoe.
- Next, cut the shape of differents aquatics animals and plants.
- Finally, stik the animals and plants on the blue glitter foamy.
SARA FRANCO ROY

OPINION ESSAY ABOUT HAVE A HEALTHY LIFE
Nowadays many children have overweight because they use junk food like chips, processed
baked, desserts, candies, sweets, etc. Sometimes some parents don’t have time to make
food for their sons because they have to work and therefore they feed them with processed
food or sandwiches.
On the one hand, it’s very important that both, schools and families, increase healthy food
and teach the children to eat fruit and vegetables, because it provides them the energy and
vitamins that their body needs. Besides, it is necessary to provide children hot lunch as
legumes, soup, etc. even if they don’t like it, because it helps them to have a balanced diet.
On the other hand, besides taking care of the feeding it is important that children do
exercises. If they don’t like practice general sports like football, basketball, etc. they will do
dance, handball, go to the swimming pool, do karate, etc. Apart from this, at weekends they
can go with their families to hiking or cycle improving their health and the relationship with
their parents.
To sum up, it is necessary that children lead a healthy and active life to avoid future health
problems and it should be taught since they are small so they can learn the importance of
eating well.
NEREA RODRÍGUEZ RODRÍGUEZ

TRIP TO MORELLA
Last February our school visited the amazing town of Morella. We decided to travel there
because of the possibility of enjoying the snow. Unfortunately, our wishes didn’t come true.
However, the teachers prepared a lot of funny and interesting activities for the pupils.
We arrived at 10 o’clock and we went to have a snack. After that, we had planned a visit to
dinosaur museum of Morella. There was a useful experience because we were studying
dinosaurs in our class. Children asked a lot of questions like “how dinosaurs became
extinct?” or “which dinosaur was the most dangerous?” Our guide called Alba was so polite
and patience and she resolved all doubts.
After the visit of the museum it was time to lunch. It was recommended to the parents that
the picnic would contain a sandwich, a bottle of water and a piece of fruit. So, every child
had a picnic like this, and we went to the “Alameda”, a beautiful park located outskirts of
the town. There, the pupils could enjoy the nature: they played freely through the little
forest near the park. Moreover, the teachers suggested them to play traditional games like
hide-and-seek, jump rope or steal the bacon.
At 16 o’clock we went for a stroll to know more about Morella. The children could discover
its traditions, for example “the Sexenni”, which is a special party celebrated every 6 years
and it commemorates a religious promise. One of child of the class told us that he had visit
Morella last year and he got the most out of “the Anunci”, the pre-party of “Sexenni”, in
which the inhabitants dressed up, made original floats and threw tonnes of confetti.
Finally, when we arrived at the entrance of the castle, our guide was waiting for us. Alba
showed us all the curious corners of it and she explained too stories about the battles that
took place there.
At 19 o’clock while we going away, it started to snow! Kids were amazed and all of them
wanted to stay more time in Morella. But, our trip was finished and we had to return. All of
us had a great day!
MIREIA CAMAÑES ROYO

WAIT FOR YOUR CHILD
The year is over, and the little students are now going to spend the whole day at home. That
means that you, the parents or someone you trust, are going to become their “teachers”.
There is something that you have to take very seriously: to respect their pase.
This is a pillar of our school because we take in consideration the needs of our pupils and
understanding the rhythm that a child has is fundamental.
This doesn't mean that you have to literally walk as slow or as fast as your child does, it
means that you have to understand the limits, goals, needs and wants that he or she has
and act with them in mind. For example, we don't teach 3 years olds how to do math
equations because they're not ready for it. You have to keep in mind the level of
development your child has and act accordingly.
We’re sure you have your child’s best interest at heart, so we want to help you become the
best “teacher” you can be this summer. When answering their questions, try using words
and expressions they already know. When making questions yourself, wait until your child
finishes expressing themself. Even when you know what they are going to say, it's important
to be patient and to let them speak. Even if they say something wrong, it'll make them
better speakers. On that note, when your child says a word badly, the appropriate way to
correct them is rephrasing what they said with the right words. For example, when a child
says “Her name are Maria” a teacher would say “Oh, her name is Maria? Thank you for
telling me.”.
We hope that this article helps you understand your children and how to approach this
summer.
CRISTINA EQUIZA SÁNCHEZ
WHAT'S NEW IN EDUCATION
As you know, in this school we use the new technologies with our students to help them
learn. This has many benefits, even in young learners like your children.

Firstly, it helps with time management. Working online reduces the time they spend doing
research and making their projects. That leaves them with free time that they have to learn
to manage. What they do with that time it's up to them.
Secondly, the pupils that are more advanced on their knowledge have the chance to do
simple research on their tablets or the class computer and learn more. Also, they can help
their classmates with peer tutoring using the knowledge the learn.
In addition, the Internet is a very helpful tool that our teachers know and use daily to
communicate with you, the parents. Using the school webpage and the class facebook page,
the teachers share the activities they did at class with pictures of the children without
showing their faces, of course. Moreover, the teachers share more personal information
about your child with you through the WhatsApp group and personal conversations using
that App.
In conclusion, new technologies are very useful in education and are essential in today's
world. Computers, tablets and mobile phones are a part of your children's life at home and
it should be a part of their lives at school.
CRISTINA EQUIZA SÁNCHEZ

RECIPE OF THE BIRTHDAY CAKE
The 11th of November was the birthday of two classmates and, taking advantage of the
opportunity, we made a great chocolate cake. We asked the cooks permission and they told
us that there was no problem if we wanted to cook in the school kitchen.
It was a great day and the kids had a great time. But the best moment was when the
children ate the cake. Most of the kids ended up with chocolate-stained faces and there was
not one piece of cake left over. In view of the success that it had, we attach here the recipe
of the cake if someone wants to make it at home.
The measures of the ingredients are to make a cake for four people.
Ingredients:
1 glass of sugar
4 eggs
2 tablespoon of vanilla extract
1 glass of oil
2 teaspoon of butter
8 tablespoon of cocoa
Directions:
- Pre heat your oven to 250 degrees.
- Combine all the dry and wet ingredients in a bowl and whisk together until well
combined.
- Put the dough into a cake-pan.

- Bake for 35 minutes in an oven at 150 degrees until a knife inserted comes out clean.
Here we insert some of the photos of the cake and of the faces of some of the children
when they finished the cake!
We hope you enjoy it again!
THE IMPORTANCE OF LEARNING ENGLISH AT SCHOOL
English is the predominant language in the world. It is estimated that more than 500 million
people speak it in a native way. This is the reason why it is important to teach English at
school when the children are little.

On the one hand, the smaller the child is when he begins to study, the easier it will be and
more benefits it will bring. This is because when the kids are little, they learn the language in
a natural way and so they do not have to make a voluntary effort to learn it, because they
acquire it as they develop. It will also increase the chances of getting the job they want
when they are adults. Being bilingual or having a good level of English is a skill that today’s
society greatly appreciates.
On the other hand, the child can have access to two different cultures. This enriches their
education and enables them to look at the world with an open mind. In this way, the child
can communicate with people of other nationalities, having access to a globalized world. It
is also important to note that the more languages they know, the easier it is to learn a new
language. Besides, young children are not usually shy about speaking in a different language.
To sum up, we are convinced that childhood is a good time to start talking and practicing
English without fear of making mistakes, acquiring self-confidence for the future.
AN EXCURSION TO THE CITY CENTRE
On the 31st of May we went on an excursion to the Valencia city center. We took advantage
of the good weather and the desire of the children for a new outing.
We caught the bus at 9.00 in the morning and we arrived in Valencia at 10.15am. There, we
first went to the “Plaza del Ayuntamiento” to have a snack to get energy for the rest of the
day. Some of the children got wet playing with with the water fountain in the middle of the
square, because it was 27 degrees. We put on suncream and the cap and we went on our
way. We visited the “Plaza de la Virgen” and we went up to the “Miguelete”, which is the
bell tower of the Cathedral of Valencia. The children climbed 207 steps but it did not matter

ecause they were delighted to see Valencia from the top. Then, we were in the most
commercial street of Valencia and the children could see the large number of shops, cars,
people and the atmosphere that there was in that area.
It was already 1.00pm so we went to the Turia river. There, we sat in the shade on the grass
and ate our sandwiches. When we finished eating, we inflated some water balloons and we
played with them. After about five minutes walking, we arrived at the most famous park in
Valencia: Gulliver. There, the children played and had a great time.
At 5.00pm we took the bus back to Castellón and on the way we asked them what they liked
most. They undoubtedly answered: The Gulliver park!.
Paula García

THE IMPORTANCE OF ARTS EDUCATION
Nowadays, the importance of arts education is often underestimated by many people who
have the belief that the school has to develop mathematics and linguistic skills. Traditional
education is based on this concept: science, maths or literature play an essential role in our
lifes. But, what about arts?
Multiple investigations have shown that art education are important too, even necessary for
the correct development of the students. In kindergarten for example, art is a language used
by children to express how they feel through imagination. . The arts give children the
opportunity to explore and create, giving them a new vision Kids with artistic skills are more
motivated than others and because of that, they can adapt to their reality easily. Also, the
artistic education helps children to improve their self-esteem, to share their feelings or to
think about themselves.
Moreover, it is important to emphasise the great advantage of education arts: through it we
can leave stereotypes, obstacles and prejudices. So, when we talk about artistic education,
we refer to subjects such as plastic arts, music or theatre. From our school, we try to offer a
lot of interesting activities that improve artistic skills of our students. During this year, we
have carried out a painting workshop based on the figure of Picasso, a small band with
instruments of percussion, or a performance of “The Little Prince”.
We hope that the children have improved their artistic skills and they continue to enjoy and
learn with them, we will always try to provide them the tools to make it!
MIREIA CAMAÑES ROYO