Week half a dozen

In Writing Red Fox Clanners finished up topic sentences and successfully gave each other thoughtful feedback during peer revision sessions. Students determined the order in which they will present ideas from their notes when constructing paragraphs. Drafting has begun. We are planning to present our kites and some semblance of our reports at Big Circle next Friday.

In class we began to look at data we have collected at the Flying Deer Weather Center. We have begun to notice a relationships in wildlife activity and weather by using graphic organizers. Students completed level one of Bird Chaser, a bird identification game being created by Devin Franklin. Each child has a life list on which they will record bird sightings or hearings.

Both groups of mathematicians are finishing up their first unit of study and assessing what they mastered. It has been most enjoyable to work in small groups with these eager learners. A great deal of collaboration, concentration and fun describes each math session.

The Red Fox Clan had their first handball match of the year. Within 30 seconds the first goal was scored. All immediately agreed to not keep score because they have observed that it creates unnecessary tension. These kids are on to something.