What are your families traditions? What can we learn about your culture from them? It is an exciting time to be in our classroom, each day leads to new discoveries.
As we continue to explore the Essential Question this week in Wonders, not only are we learning about traditions around the world, we are learning so much about our classmates and their family traditions. Today while some students were reading from their leveled readers, they read a Realistic Fiction story about Diwali. I was excited to hear that some of our students celebrate this Holiday and share in similar traditions mentioned in the story. The students were able to give us more details and describe other activities included in this festival of lights.
What are your families traditions? What can we learn about your culture from them? It is an exciting time to be in our classroom, each day leads to new discoveries.
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This week's Essential Question in our Wonders Reading Program is: How can traditions teach us about different cultures? Our first story this week was The Dream Catcher. In this story a young boy named Peter needs to learn a family tradition and share what he has learning with his classmates. At first Peter was anxious and did not know what to do, but his grandmother shares her story of the dreamcatcher. She even teaches him how to make his very own dreamcatcher. That's when his feelings changed, Peter became excited and proud to share his family tradition. In the end, Peter shares this tradition with his classmates and teaches them each how to make one. Does your family have a tradition that your child would like to share with the class? Kylie and Linda recently shared their family tradition of the Moon Celebration. Sharing traditions helps us learn about our classmates cultures and it lets us make deeper connections with them
Would your child like to make their own Dream Catcher? You supply the hoop, string, beads, and feathers and I'll supply the video! This tradition, coincidentally, ties into our first unit in Social Studies, as we begin learning about the Wampanoag Tribe. Your student may bring in their dream catcher once it's done! Maybe they can teach a friend how to make one, just like Peter did. Good Luck and Have Fun! Calling all Volunteers. Are you looking to help out in our classroom? I am looking for parents who would be willing to read with small groups, edit student writing, or introduce math games on a weekly basis. I will train you and have all lessons planned prior to your arrival.
Not comfortable working with small groups? Are you better with the clerical duties like typing or emailing? I am also in need of a room parent who would organize our class directory, and send emails as needed. Small group Reading OR Writing volunteers to work with students on: Tuesdays 1:30-3:00 Wednesdays 12:30- 1:45 (every other week until 2:15) Math Volunteers to teach and play math games to small groups: Mondays OR Fridays: 10:00-11:00 CONTACT me ASAP if you would like to volunteer Thanks for considering these two important volunteer opportunities. I look forward to working with you in the future. Mrs Webster Open House was a well attended event, but for those who were unable to make it I have attached a copy of my presentation. There are links built into the slides for your viewing pleasure. If you have any questions regarding a slide or information shared, please don't hesitate to ask. I look forward to seeing you all at conferences in November. Warm regards, Brenda Webster
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