Let's start with Monday: I introduced my firsties to what I call "The Most Magnificent Monday Morning Magic." I started off by reading a book, The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires.
Here is a link to a short trailer that will explain more about the book: https://vimeo.com/89499612
After reading about a little girl who showed great perseverance (coincidentally, our vocabulary word for last week!), I challenged my students to do the same through a STEM activity: to build the tallest tower they could, using nothing but plastic cups. The students learned that first tries don't always work, and it's okay to start over with a different approach. They also learned how to work together and how to effectively communicate their ideas to their teammates. Here are some pictures:
Mt students will be presented every Monday morning with a new challenge! What a great way to start off the week!
Last Tuesday, we enjoyed Goodies with Grandparents, and it was a great turnout! Here are some children who love their grandparents!
I tried to get a picture of all those who joined us for juice and muffins. Thanks for coming!
Also last week, my students worked in literacy stations, and it was a success! It's taken a few weeks of training, but they are finally ready to work independently.
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| Writing the Room with Special Glasses! |
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| The A-B-C F-U-N Station |
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| Word Work |
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| Writing Station - Sequencing story cards |
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| Computer Station |
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