After an awesome first week, I couldn't be more excited for this school year. We had a blast getting to know each other and launching the school year. We set gold medal goals, made silly skits about how to behave in school, built marshmallow towers, wrote poems, learned about our brains and much more. Throughout September we will continue to learn more about one another, build our cooperation skills and learn the routines and expectations of the classroom; and we'll keep having fun along the way. Some first week notes:
Over the first couple weeks of school I am introducing students to 10 tools that can help them to be successful in the classroom and around the school. These tools help students manage stressful situations, cooperate with others and work towards their goals. Each tool goes along with a classroom "guideline for success."
Reading and Writing This week, as we launch reading and writing, we will build our enthusiasm for the written word by reading and exploring many fun examples of literature. These books will give us opportunities to try out a variety of writing styles and begin to practice our reading comprehension. Science We continue our study of the brain this week, with a focus on neuroplasticity and growth mindsets. Check out this great youtube video on neuroplasticity. Spelling
This week we will begin our spelling routine. Our first 11 words focus on open syllable words (constant-vowel combinations that end with a long vowel sound). Students practice their spelling words for morning work, when they enter the classroom. If they do not complete the work in the morning, then the expectation is that they will finish it for homework. Here are this weeks words:
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Azka Ahmad
9/11/2017 09:38:31 pm
I highly appreciate you for keeping is updated.
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Libbie Lafontaine
9/11/2017 10:29:31 pm
Thank you, Azka. It was nice to meet you today!
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