Little Hummingbirds

This week students were introduced to the story of the little hummingbird who tried to put out a forest fire one mouthful of water at a time. After listening to the story students were asked to determine what the message of the story was and to try to understand what the hummingbird symbolizes.

During our whole class discussions, students connected the little hummingbird to our Grade 3 intentions we created at the beginning of the year. They noted that the hummingbird is brave and doing the best it can!

The story of the hummingbird also reminded us of our whole school book study of "The Magical Yet." The little hummingbird doesn't give up and keeps on trying.

In their writing books, students then wrote what they felt it meant to be a hummingbird and what actions they can take to ensure they can act like the little hummingbird themselves.

To remind ourselves that we are striving to be 'humming birds', we then painted a hummingbird that we are planning to put up on display as a reminder that we are always striving to do our best!

Art Learning Outcome: 

Media and Techniques: Students will use media and techniques , with an emphasis on mixing media and perfecting techniques in drawing and painting.

Wellness Learning Outcome:

Students examine and describe development related to personal growth.