This was an exciting three days for us in Grade 3. We came back together as a class community and settled back into our routines! We reviewed what a community is — people who care for and help each other. We shared ideas about how to continue to make our classroom a kind, inclusive, and fun place to learn.
We also got back into reading, writing, and math! We did this while working together and listening to one another.
We read a story this week called ‘My Sit Spot’. The students demonstrated mindfulness as we had some rich conversations about Sit Spots and why we need to be respectful when we are observing nature. Outside, the students were very excited to go into the nature classroom and choose a spot. We sat quietly, listened, and noticed things in nature like birds, leaves, and bugs. We noticed how being outside made us feel. We felt calm and connected.
Students chose:
- a comfortable spot that feels good.
-a place where they could be quiet.
-a place where they could be alone.
-a place in nature
-a place they could study their senses.
-a place to be mindful.
Our grade threes did an excellent job illustrating and describing things that they could see, hear, and feel while sitting in their sit spots.
Science Learning Outcomes
- I can be respectful interacting with nature
- I can minimize disturbance to plants and animals
Possible Questions to Ask Your Child:
- What did you enjoy most about being back at school this week?
- Where was your sit spot?
- Why did you choose this spot?
- What did you see and hear in your sit spot?
- How did being there make you feel?
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