Good evening!
Today we spent the majority of our day reviewing our procedures and expectations during group work and group activities. We work in groups frequently in our class. Group work is a great way to get to know other students, to learn from one another, to ask questions, to learn new perspectives, to accomplish larger goals/tasks, to share ideas, to be a leader, to be a listener, etc. It is something that we strongly encourage our students to explore and it is a very important set of skills that will not only benefit their learning at school, but will help them when they leave school as well. However, sometimes we all get off track or need little reminders. Today we outlined more clearly what we should see and expect during group activities. Want to see our list? Check out the document below:
Now that we have reviewed some of the things that we would like to see during our group work, students have all promised to do their best to uphold these expectations and procedures. This document will be great to be able to return to when students ARE struggling in groups, and maybe need some ideas or encouragement to stay on task and to have positive interactions with one another.
Agenda:
Read 20 minutes
Math – Unit 2 Review Book (tomorrow)
Mathletics – 10 minutes
Social – Placemat (Monday)
Ski Day: Dec. 4th and Feb. 6th
Emergency Blankets
Report Card Slips – ASAP
Health: FRIENDS 3A + 3B (pgs. 32-33)
Reminder – NO SCHOOL FRIDAY