I am always awed by the intentional efforts of our staff. While reading, writing an arithmetic are so important, there is also much more to teaching and learning.
This poster I noticed in a fifth grade classroom is a prime example. Helping our students to develop a growth mindset and use positive self-talk motivates them to keep persevering and problem-solving through challenges.
It was so exciting to see these students working together to plan a creative story. They listened to and incorporated one another's ideas while making sure they were including all of the story elements. It was impressive to see how respectful and supportive they were of one another. Working cooperatively is not always fun and easy, but with the guidance of their teacher, these students made a caring, conscientious effort to work collaboratively, and they were very successful!
Our community was quite impacted by the recent blizzard! Fortunately, our students could make the most of thite while at school. The teamwork, creativity and problem-solving while building in the snow was fantastic! It was great to see our staff join in on the fun, helping the students to build on to the creations students in previous recesses had left behind.
The play and movement doesn't just happen when the kids are outside at recess. Our teachers recognize when students need a break and incorporate the fun and movement inside the classroom as well. Check out the fun these students are having with the paper airplanes they made in art class!
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