Happy New Year!
As the students organize and present their personal history research findings, we are also starting a unit in the theme of 'How we express ourselves' called Identify Yourself!. The central idea for this unit of inquiry is 'Identity is expressed through daily choices.' On the first day of the term, students wrote their initial impressions of this statement.
I was particularly impressed with the different strategies used. It's exciting to see everyone thinking in original and creative ways, something that will be extremely important when they prepare their PYP Exhibition!
Another important element of the Exhibition is engaging with the school community. We have been including the other students at school in our learning by sharing our work in the corridor.
Miray noticed that a box that had been used weeks earlier was simply sitting around doing nothing. She decided to take action. She emptied the box, sorted the rubber bands and straws she found inside, then returned them to the art supply room.
(The information below was also sent in an email to families' school email addresses.)
Our class wiki contains much information and many links related to our learning, including our daily warm ups, homework chart, and weekly schedule. Please visit!
As the students organize and present their personal history research findings, we are also starting a unit in the theme of 'How we express ourselves' called Identify Yourself!. The central idea for this unit of inquiry is 'Identity is expressed through daily choices.' On the first day of the term, students wrote their initial impressions of this statement.
I was particularly impressed with the different strategies used. It's exciting to see everyone thinking in original and creative ways, something that will be extremely important when they prepare their PYP Exhibition!
Another important element of the Exhibition is engaging with the school community. We have been including the other students at school in our learning by sharing our work in the corridor.
Younger students have enjoyed changing their perspective with Suheda's periscope.
Sule tried to explain how to play a new game to a Kindergartener, but discovered that it may have been too difficult and complicated for him to understand and enjoy.
It's also exciting to see students taking more responsibility for themselves and our classroom.
Miray noticed that a box that had been used weeks earlier was simply sitting around doing nothing. She decided to take action. She emptied the box, sorted the rubber bands and straws she found inside, then returned them to the art supply room.
(The information below was also sent in an email to families' school email addresses.)
Our class wiki contains much information and many links related to our learning, including our daily warm ups, homework chart, and weekly schedule. Please visit!
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