Mrs. Himes and I are excited to spend the year with your child.This year may be diffferent with regard to appearance but we are still the kind supportive educators behind the mask and shield. We are partners in your child's education. Please reach out to us if you have questions or concerns.
THINKING AND LEARNING
Thinking and learning time a when children learn through play. A large block of our day is set aside for thinking and learning time. The students are learning through hands on , guided and independent play. The last 10 minutes of time are set aside to document the learning.The blog will show samples of the learning in our classroom.
DOCUMENTATION
Year 2 students have used this process to document their learning.
Children may be talking about documenting during thinking and learning time.The last 10 minutes of thinking and learning is set aside so children can document their learning.
WAYS TO DOCUMENT
1 Take a photo with ipod or ipad
2 Use chalk boards to draw a picture and then take a photo
3 Use white boards to draw a picture and then take a photo.
4 Paper and pencil to draw a picture.
5 Write sentences about your learning.
CONSOLIDATION
We gather together with distance to discuss our learning and to explain what we did during thinking and learning time.
We are showing the students this process . They are fast learners.
