Our classroom has been taking time to talk about the words kindness and justice. The conversation started as we discussed Martin Luther King Jr. He was such a believer in these words, that our group decided to take part in the KJ Challenge. For this challenge, the students have pledged to act both kindly and justly. Our class is also taking the time to talk about just and kind acts that we see in our classroom. The Kindness and Justice Jar has been added to our classroom. Each day the students have the opportunity to recognize another member of our classroom who they see acting either kindly or justly. Along with the challenge, we are taking time as a class to talk about words such as caring, respect, honesty, and responsibility. Through these conversations, we are connecting these words to our classroom and school day!
We have started a new math unit! Our class is taking trips to Antarctica to study penguins. This unit is very hands on and incorporates many learning styles. On Friday, the students had a wonderful time using thermometers along with ice, warm water, and cold water to make different temperatures. The students were working in small groups using math, science, and social skills (to name a few) to reach different temperatures of the ocean waters in January.
I am sure many of the children have told you; Mrs. Eaton had her baby on January 13th. His name is Marcus Elon Eaton! The Eaton family is doing great and enjoying time with baby Marcus!
Congrats to the Eatons! Big thanks to Ms. St. John, you're doing a great job filling in for Mrs. Eaton!
ReplyDeleteI love it that students are recognizing each other for their acts of kindness. Role modeling is a great teacher.
ReplyDeleteNow I know why my grandson wanted to collect icicles to see how much water might be collected. This math unit sounds very interesting.