Did you know that you can click on the cluster map to the right of the posts to see from where people have been visiting our blog? The two hits from Africa have been from Steven’s dad while he was on a layover from a flight to Nigeria and Dylan’s family when they were visiting family in South Africa. We have been learning geography as we find these places on the map. The N/A hits are usually from cell phones. Where will the blog go next?
We have added a new feature in our classroom. When children read just right books, they should know almost all of the words in their book choices. However, if they come across a word they don’t know, they may add it to our “Wonder Words”. We define the words together. They are very enthusiastic about this activity and their vocabulary is growing! I have a hunch that I’ll start to see these words in their written assignments.
During reading today, we defined gawked, cinch, instantaneous, unravel, and feeble.
What is a 21st Century teacher? This topic is being debated in the world of education today. At KRCS, we believe that within the context of mastering core subjects, 21st century learning includes:
1. Global awareness
2. Creativity and innovation
3. Critical thinking and problem solving
4. Collaboration and communication
5. Information media and technology skills
6. Life and career skills
We have been learning to write excellent paragraphs with topic sentences, supporting details, and closing sentences. Our most recent paragraphs are about those things which are the most valuable to each of us. Love the hyperboles (exaggerations) that are beginning to pop up in their writings. Come see more of these writings in our hallway.
