This summer I am furthering my knowledge on playing to learn by reading the book Free To Learn by Peter Gray. I will be posting comments and findings from the book right here on my blog and I'd like to invite you to join. Read the book at your own pace and leave your own comments and findings. I love to collaborate and celebrate life long leaning. The book can be found at some libraries and is available on Amazon.
As many of you know, I am publishing a children's book in 2014! The book has a working title of Brainy Babies and it highlights the power of a young child's imagination and natural curiosity. This summer I am furthering my knowledge on playing to learn by reading the book Free To Learn by Peter Gray. I will be posting comments and findings from the book right here on my blog and I'd like to invite you to join. Read the book at your own pace and leave your own comments and findings. I love to collaborate and celebrate life long leaning. The book can be found at some libraries and is available on Amazon.
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To be continued... Charlotte the spider called her great work her Magnum Opus. Not only do children gain research skills with this project, they gain confidence in their public speaking ability, knowledge of integrity by citing their sources, and a sense of pride in doing their best!
Third grade students took the leadership role on Thursday as we planned and facilitated our first Publishing Party. Each kindergarten, first, and second grader walked through the streamers with a piece of writing that was ready to be published. Each station they visited had a special purpose such as title page, about the author, cover design, layout and word placement, revising, and illustrations. View the pictures to see multi-age learning in action!
Multi-age + Multiple intelligences= mega fun
We are fortunate enough to be in walking distance of a beautiful park! We were able to engage in outdoor learning and fire up our higher order thinking skills. We tied in what we have been learning in the classroom and made connections by seeing historical artifacts in front of our own eyes.
Sometimes we just need time to think and absorb what is going on around us. Sam was able to make connections to his changing environment by pausing to listen to the hammering of a nearby worker. Mansfield keeps changing everyday in little ways.
How far can you run in 10 seconds? Third graders found that on average they can run 134 feet! Median,mode,and range also made an appearance.
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AuthorMrs. Fennell is a third grade teacher at Discovery School. Archives
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