It’s Friday!!!

Last night we had a blast at Arts in the Park! Thank you to all of the families who came out.

Yesterday, the students performed their Metamorphosis Dance for a 1^st Grade class. After, we asked the audience what they noticed and how many different stages in the life cycle there are. Sure enough the first graders answered all of the questions. The second graders were so excited that they were able to teach younger students about the caterpillar/butterfly. They are starting to realize that we are an Arts and Health Sciences school and are taking a lot of ownership of their work.

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In math, the students continue to play games that help them practice the skills that we are learning/reviewing. Half of the class works with me while the other half plays a game, then we switch. This helps the students focus better in a small group and helps me to really zone in on what the students need to learn and practice. It also allows for me to differentiate my instruction.

In reading, the students have continued to build their stamina. Next week they will begin Listen to Reading using the website Raz-Kids.com. The students can listen to reading at home as well. Raz-Kids is a leveled reading website that allows students to listen to the story and follow along, read the story by themselves, and lastly take a quiz on the story. Students are able to move up levels if they pass so many tests or I can control what level they are on. Students will get their login information next week.

Today was the first day of SPARKS classes! The students chose their top 3 picks for the classes and were given one of them. Some of the classes include quiet coloring, puzzles, art, dance, toy reinvention, and science experiments. We had a very exciting day!

This week our healthy snack was Apples! So far, it’s the kids’ favorite.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!!! Be sure to spend lots of time outside!