We had our best week of workshop yet! We are doing two shorter workshops every day to target individual learning needs and goals. Our first workshop of the day is in math, the second is in reading. Our workshop organization gives me more time to meet with small groups and conference with individuals. It also gives students opportunities to to self manage and take on leadership roles. It has become one of my favorite times of the day. Ask your students if they enjoy it as well.
Author Visit
On Thursday we listened to the Author, Sharon Ottenbreit, talk about and read her book, Only One Toy Allowed. This book gives insight into homeless shelters and ways to help those in need. The topic went well with our social studies unit on government. Now, three of our students are working toward raising money for homeless shelters by drawing flowers and selling them. (As I learn more about their ideas, I will share more information with you. It sounds like more of our students want to get involved.)
Dr. Seuss / DEAR (Drop Everything And Read)
To celebrate March is Reading Month, we dressed like our favorite Dr. Seuss Characters. We also had several five-minute school-wide 'drop everything and read' events. I snapped a few pictures as they read. It was incredibly silent as the whole school focused on reading. It was neat to be a part of this.
I liked Drop Everything and Read Fridays in March. It was fun because we got to choose what we read. from Isabel
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