Welcome back and Happy New Year! This shortened week allowed us to return to routines gently as we all adjusted to the full-day school schedule again. We spent time in all subjects having choices of work and a range of activities to complete. Here are some highlights:
- We made Word Pattern Wheels and created lists of rhyming words.
- We chose from several math options to review important topics related to place value, mental addition, odd/even, addition & subtraction facts, and word problems.
- We participated in 2 energizers during mindfulness--Aroostasha, Boom Chicka Boom
- We enjoyed independent reading and free writing.
- We attended a whole-school assembly hosted by the student PBiS leadership team that included RMCS trivia.
One of our favorite tasks was to complete a "Snowman Challenge". Table groups accepted the creativity and kindness challenge of making a snowman together with 6 feet of white paper. Here are a few photos of our work.
We also began an independent challenge entitled "ONE WORD". This is based on the work of Jon Gordon: http://getoneword.com/ Students are challenged to have "one word" that will help them have their best year. Today, we looked at samples from students and adults of all ages, we read One Word for Kids, and we spent time privately brainstorming to look in our hearts for possible words. Next week, we'll pick our words (or rather the words pick us), and we will list action steps for how we'll use our words to be our best. I have shared the steps I used in finding my word, and will share it once we all have our own words to reveal. What's your word?
Enjoy the weekend!
Mrs. Hock
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