Hi parents,
Here's what's been happening in Room 4 over the past week, as well as some upcoming events.
Math - Line Graphs & Data Analysis
We've been looking at graphs all right. The students have enjoyed analyzing data presented by various line graphs, and proposing possible reasons for changes. We looked at a graph of screen time over the course of a week, a graph of math problems answered per day, and a graph of fancy shirts owned each year. We talked about how line graphs can tell stories, in a way, or just show patterns, but how a graph alone cannot tell us why things happen the way they do. The students are having trouble with making their own line graphs. We'll keep working at that next week.
Literacy - Ticket to Curlew
We're finished Ticket To Curlew! It was a nice story. Not a lot happened, but it was light, and painted a vivid picture of what life was like 100 years ago in small town Alberta. The students did a few Curlew-based writing prompts, and as always, we had plenty of class discussions.
Wisdom Wall- Stoicism
We've been learning about stoicism as part of our inquiry around the question: "how does wisdom help up to live well?" Stoicism is a great philosophy for Montessori students especially, as it emphasizes the importance of always doing your best, and finding happiness in knowing that you gave it your all, regardless of the effects. It talks a lot about identifying what you can and cannot control in your life, and learning to accept things that you can't while fully investing yourself in what you can.
Science - Light and Shadows & Hearing and Sound (Assembly June 15)
We're doing a lot of work with shadows. Our class has been creating 'shadow puppets', and we're going to be putting on a shadow puppet performance to accompany a performance of 'Count on Me' by Bruno Mars. Please encourage your child to practice the song at home!
The assembly will be at 9:30am, and you are all welcome to come!
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