We kicked off our math week with whole group lessons that focused on the different ways students learn math. Through a series of whole group lessons, students learned that everybody sees math differently and that all students have the creative ability to learn math to the highest levels. We investigated different ways to work together to solve difficult math challenges. Students studied research that proves that mistakes are important to brain growth and development. Students started small group math lessons with confidence!
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Enthusiasm for science could not be contained. Students were happy to put on their gloves and start experimenting in science. Ms. Taylor introduced the students to the scientific method with an experiment on surface tension. Students also applied cooperative learning and problem solving and they worked together to “Save Fred” from drowning. Ask your kids what worked…better yet, see if they can replicate the experiments with objects you may have in your home. Enjoy some “experimenting” for yourself.
What do you get when your class needs a mask break but you don’t want to stop teaching? You invent a game called “Preposition Hide and Find”! Half of the class was asked to go outside and place themselves in a good spot, while the other half had to find their partner and write sentences explaining their position using sentences filled with prepositions. Ms. Taylor then used their sentences to generate an assignment. Students love seeing their words printed on paper.
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Here is a sample of a rhyming poem and a prepositional phrase poem written by E6 authors. Happy Reading.
The Tree
By Cayden
Standing under the moon on a starless night.
The moon provides the only light.
Wandering around only one thing to be seen,
And that is the long fields of green.
But in the fields there is a tree,
That grows taller than the eye can see,
To climb it would take a while,
However I could climb for hours.
On a branch I had sat,
Along with my birthday hat.
But if I looked down I’d be filled with fright,
Because I am afraid of heights.
I sat there till the sun came up,
And climbed down until I could jump.
I landed and on the very day,
My fear of heights went away.
Football
By Rocco
Across the road
Into the park
Near a playground
Through some trees
Underneath the setting sun.
With a football
From home
On the grass
Since 6:30
Toward the cone I run.
Past my friends
Against my opponent
Until 7:30.
Throughout the drive home
Down beneath the mountains
During night
In the care
To home
Outside my house
Inside my room
By my bed
Reading a book.
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