Throughout the past few months we have been talking about self regulation and the “zones of regulation.” Students have reflected on how they feel in each zone and made lists of strategies to help them stay in the green zone (ready for learning). As part of our class strategies, some students have been participating in yoga every afternoon right after lunch recess. Many students have said this really helps them to get re-focused after recess and feel ready to learn. Students also have the option to quietly read at their desk if they do not want to participate. If you would like to try some of these yoga videos at home, click here.
As students are continuing to collect information about India, they are recognizing how important it is to stay organized. Students were introduced to a variety of organizational techniques such as graphic organizers, t-charts and webs. Students picked which strategy works best for them and used these tools to assist them while gathering research. This will make paragraph writing so much easier when we go to make our textbook pages!
Don’t forget to sign up for student led conferences, which are next Thursday March 19th. This can be done through your CBE account. Please note that this is not a formal sit down with your child’s teacher, but rather an opportunity for your child to guide you through various activities and showcase some of their work.
Question of the Day
What is one “hook” we learned about today during writing? Can you give an example?
Have a wonderful evening!
-Mrs. Redd
As students are continuing to collect information about India, they are recognizing how important it is to stay organized. Students were introduced to a variety of organizational techniques such as graphic organizers, t-charts and webs. Students picked which strategy works best for them and used these tools to assist them while gathering research. This will make paragraph writing so much easier when we go to make our textbook pages!
Don’t forget to sign up for student led conferences, which are next Thursday March 19th. This can be done through your CBE account. Please note that this is not a formal sit down with your child’s teacher, but rather an opportunity for your child to guide you through various activities and showcase some of their work.
Question of the Day
What is one “hook” we learned about today during writing? Can you give an example?
Have a wonderful evening!
-Mrs. Redd