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PUNGGOL GREEN PRIMARY –
‘SEA-RIOUS’ SCHOOL OF FISH!
FISH! PHILOSOPHY WORKSHOP
FOR PARENTS
TODAY’s MENU…
• Off to the FISH! Market
• Choice of the FISH!
• Dissecting the FISH!
• Hooked on FISH!
CATCH OF THE DAY…
• Understand the four principles of FISH!
• Putting FISH! into practice
• Explore ways to implement FISH! @ home and in school
TO THE FISH MARKET
(where it all began)…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6ssn6WqxFc
TO THE FISH MARKET
(where it all began)…
• Workplace management system created by John Christensen
• Inspired by the work culture at Seattle's Pike Place Fish Market where people are truly connected to their work, colleagues and customers
TO THE FISH MARKET
(where it all began)…
• Widely adopted by schools world-wide to:
build a positive, enthusiastic and focused culture
create classrooms where pupils respect and care about one another and feel safe and ready to learn
ignite learning beyond the classrooms
CHOICE OF THE FISH!…
• Forms a common language within the school and at home
• Establish safe and playful learning environments
• Develops the child holistically as an engaged future-ready, life-long learner
• Enhances personal responsibility and internal motivation for staff and pupils
FOUR PRINCIPLES OF
THE FISH! PHILOSOPHY…
PLAY
CHOOSE YOUR
ATTITUDE
BE THERE
MAKE THEIR DAY
PLAY!!!
Makes boring tasks to do
Makes time passes more
the team
More effectively results
EASIER
QUICKLY
UNITE
ACHIEVE
PLAY!!!
MORE
MIND
than just an activity
A state of the
Makes your job
Sparks off
FUN
problem-solving abilities
CREATIVITY
ENERGIZES
PLAY!!!
HAVE FUN LEARNING!!!
Varied modes of learning (learning trails, team collaborations etc.)
Different medium of learning (E-materials, storybooks, brochures, signages etc.)
Conducive learning rich environment (Posters, child’s work etc.)
“Great teachers are those who make the learning fun.”
(Pillsbury, 2005)
PLAY!!!
LEARNING OUT OF THE BOX…
Seize teachable moments Select topics/activities that your child enjoys
“People enjoy activities over which they feel they have high competence and control and those that provide them with a challenge they can handle.” (Williams, 2003) “Education is learning what you didn’t even know you didn’t know.” (Daniel J. Boorstin)
PLAY!!!
THINKING OUT OF THE BOX…
Can you guess what was the source of inspiration for the following product? 1) Band-Aid® a) A doctor trying to treat a bleeding patient b) A spouse who cut her fingers in the kitchen c) A medical company staff improvising bandages
Answer: (b)
PLAY!!!
THINKING OUT OF THE BOX…
Can you guess what was the source of inspiration for the following product? 2) Liquid Paper a) How dentists whiten teeth b) How women painted their nails c) How artists painted over their mistakes
Answer: (c)
PLAY!!!
THINKING OUT OF THE BOX…
Can you guess what was the source of inspiration for the following product? 3) Masking Tape a) Observing publishers bind books together b) Observing movers sealing boxes and cartons c) Observing auto painters painting two-tone cars
Answer: (c)
PLAY!!!
THINKING OUT OF THE BOX…
Can you guess what was the source of inspiration for the following product? 4) Post-it® notes a) A better bookmark b) A failed attempt to make scotch tape c) Glue accidentally spilled on a note pad
Answer: (a)
PLAY!!!
FISHING FOR IDEAS…
Brainstorm how an everyday item/scenario can be
translated into fun teachable moments for the child.
MAKE THEIR DAY!!!
Small acts of
Lending a hand
Giving words of
KINDNESS
HELPING
Offering to
ENCOURAGEMENT
LISTEN
MAKE THEIR DAY!!!
Have fun and others to join in
Everyone wants to feel
INVITE
VALUED
Positive energy is
CONTAGIOUS
TODAY IS THE DAY.
MAKE THEIR DAY!!!
Be consistent in acknowledging progress and actions
Celebrate little successes Encourage little acts of kindness @ home Praise for efforts not intelligence
E.g. Instead of “You are smart, you can do it.” Try saying “I like how you keep trying.”
TODAY IS THE DAY.
MAKE THEIR DAY!!!
Focused group discussions Thank you notes Make every interaction a positive one
MAKE THEIR DAY!!!
SHARE THE POSITIVE ENERGY…
Take turns to share a short story of how your child made your day and how you in turn
made your child’s day.
BE THERE!!!
Be present, 110% on task
Creates
FULLY
Shows
and
FOCUS
multi-tasking
ENTHUSIASM
DEDICATION
AVOID
BE THERE!!!
your mind
not just hear
CLEAR
what you think
you know while listening
LISTEN
SUSPEND
BE THERE!!!
LET YOUR PRESENCE BE FELT…
Spend quality time with child Engage in frequent discussions with child
(E.g. on strengths, interests, aspirations etc.) Listen with genuine interest Support child in work
(Help him/her understand the responsibilities expected. Guide him/her to keep track of work schedule and deadlines.)
BE THERE!!!
LET YOUR PRESENCE BE FELT…
Build strong working relationship with school ~ communicate with teachers ~ attend Parents-Meet ~ volunteer time and expertise in class-related
projects
BE THERE!!!
LEND YOUR SUPPORT…
Suggest ways in which the school and parents can further strengthen our working partnership in developing the child
holistically.
CHOOSE YOUR ATTITUDE!!!
Be to choose
Look for the
EMPOWERED
Have the to change
BEST
Have
COURAGE
possibility of failure
FAITH
RISK
CHOOSE YOUR ATTITUDE!!!
There are many things we can’t control, however the single most important thing we can control is our RESPONSE.
A POSITIVE attitude is a decision we
make and be RESPONSIBLE for, moment to moment.
CELEBRATE the little successes even in the worst situations.
CHOOSE YOUR ATTITUDE!!!
THE CHOICE IS YOURS…
Guide but not prescribe Inculcate responsible behaviours Encourage independence, promote resilience
“Hanging back and allowing children to make mistakes is one of the greatest challenges of parenting…. In this gray area of just beyond the comfortable is where resilience is born.” (Madeline Levine)
HOOKED ON FISH!
• Model the FISH! Philosophy @ home • Discuss with your child what each
principle means to them • Encourage them to practise the FISH!
Philosophy as part of daily lives • HAVE FUN ‘FISHING’!
BRINGING IN THE NET…
• http://www.punggolgreenpri.moe.edu.sg/
• http://parents-in-education.moe.gov.sg/
• http://www.charthouse.com/content.aspx?name=home2
BRINGING IN THE NET…
FOUR PRINCIPLES OF
THE FISH! PHILOSOPHY…
PLAY
CHOOSE YOUR
ATTITUDE
BE THERE
MAKE THEIR DAY
THANK YOU
FOR YOUR
110% PARTICIPATION!!!