Hi parents,
Today was a pretty good day for our class! The students did an excellent job sitting quietly, attentively, and respectfully during the virtual Remembrance Day assembly. I think all the videos, books, and class discussions made a big difference in how the students processed the assembly. I hope that they're able to share everything they've learned at home too. :)
The students had Music in the morning, and we spent a lot of time today working on spelling practice. I've decided to change the way we do spelling in the classroom because it seems many students are forgetting to practice their words, are simply not dedicating the time to really make that practice meaningful.
We also spent a lot of time cleaning out cubbies and trying to unlearn some of the 'hoarder' mannerisms that have emerged over the course of the year. Due to Covid, we are not sharing materials like we typically do in a Montessori classroom. Somehow that has resulted in students amassing huge quantities of pencil crayons and glue sticks. We were in dire need of some redistribution so I'm happy that we got that sorted out today.
I have been trying to be a bit more strict lately around classroom expectations, particularly in terms of rough, 'hands-on' play. As a result, I ended up walking with almost half of the class today at recess as a consequence (even for minor offenders). My hope is that by clearly reestablishing classroom rules and expectations, we can avoid more of those crazy days moving forward, and ultimately ensure our classroom remains a safe, peaceful place.
Remember that there is no school tomorrow!
Have a nice night and Wednesday,
Zac
I was told about the recess walk around! Wyck was glad he was not a part of that lol hopefully it starts to make a difference and you only have to walk with a quarter class next week 🤞🏻
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