Building our Reading Community
In my opinion, successful communities begin with a sense of unity and a set of guidelines upon which they agree. As part of our classroom this year, we are a learning community – a group of readers and writers. One part of our learning is connecting with books. Rather than tell you all the rules […]
Happy New Year!
I’ve always loved the way the start of a new school year seems like a new beginning in life. Just like those January resolutions, I find myself being more mindful of healthy habits and taking on new challenges like resolving to stay more organized or carve out time for reflection and wonder. This summer, I […]
Going with the Flow
After months of planning and a promising weather forecast, our seventh grade students were able to enjoy a fantastic day on the Grand River. Students chose who to partner with and set off for a 45-minute cruise from Thompson Field to the Portland Municipal Dam. Some of the highlights were spotting geese (and lots of […]
Hands-on Learning
We’ve been reading Phoenix Rising by Karen Hesse. Set on a sheep farm in Vermont, I’ve always worked to build background knowledge for students. This year we’ve watched videos of border collies herding sheep and I’m hoping to bake bread with students within the coming weeks. However, just yesterday, we were honored to have Mrs. McNeil come […]
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