Work Hard, Play Hard

 It's been another fantastic week.  So many great moments and conversations revolving around our curriculum.  Some of these great conversations start first thing in the morning with our morning meetings.  The slide I present each morning has a video, a quote of the day, a question to answer and there is also a poll for them to complete.  Finally, there is a reminder each morning for them.  This is very interactive and we are also checking up on each other.

Station Rotations:

Tuesdays through Friday we run stations in the afternoon, during our Literacy Block.  For the most part they are running smoothly and the children are interacting with one another.  The children transition to each station, with what they need and complete the task that is there for them.

 

The children interact with each other and help one another as they complete the task in each station.  There are 2 stations that involve their chromebooks, there is a Grammar station in which they complete an activity involving the current topic we are learning about.  I also set up a station that has then working on the vocabulary and word work.  All the centers are very hands on and keep the children engaged.

During indoor recess, I have many board games available for them.  Many choose the game they want, while others just take the time to draw or color.  It is a time for them to break away from the routine work and socialize. It is great to hear laughter and fun conversations.

Throughout the day, you will not find us with too much down time.  There is always something going on in the room.  Whether we are reading independently, reading as a whole class, or trying to do our math work, we are in constant work mode.  The children are involved in whatever we are doing and participate.  There are times when we stray and begin talking about something that may have come up at lunch, or during their special.  We stop, talk about it and get back on track.  When anyone comes into our room, they will always find us in the middle of a science lesson, or even talking about maps and globes.  Our days are filled and the days go so fast.  

Friday was our Pink Out Day in the entire district.  Wherever we looked, we say pink.  It was great to see it all and to donate to a wonderful foundation- The Gloria Gemma Foundation.  Thank you to all who donated. 

Moving forward, our 5th grade student council has planned our 1st Spirit Week.  The days have been planned out with certain themes for the day. More to follow on that.  

There are also some other fun activities planned for the children.  We are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the author of Finding Gobi.  Our librarian, Mrs. Eastman also sent home handouts about the pumpkin character walk.  Hope we get a lot of pumpkins to display.  Our 5th grade student council will also be collecting new socks for our veterans.  

Have a wonderful week ahead, stay safe and think positively.