Thursday, December 22, 2011

We implemented Work Stations over the last couple weeks and they are surely keeping the children engaged. Below you will see just one of the seven we have available, the Math Measure Work Station. What a grand presentation Monday night celebrating Christmas Around the World. First Grade represented Italy, performing "Dominick, the Italian Donkey". What fun! Happy Holidays!! Get some much-needed rest, relaxation and laugh lots!! Surround yourself with loved ones and celebrate the Season!

Sunday, December 11, 2011

WOW!!! Time is marching on! Here are some more Students of the Week for weeks past up through last week. We opened up first grade classrooms to create one humongous team-teaching scenario, and the students love it. Teachers love it too:) Reading, writing, vocabulary, math and science are including more complex terminology, concepts and increased demand for higher-order thinking skills. Students are required to not only use application skills, but also analyzing, evaluating and creating, based on what has been learned. We are practicing "Dominick, the Italian Donkey" to perform at the Christmas Celebration on Monday, December 19 in the evening at The Academy of Hope, and we are making Christmas decorations for the classroom and to bring home as part of our "Christmas Around the World" theme for the school.