My Philosophy


I believe it is important to create a community where all learners feel safe, respected and have a sense of belonging. It is important to focus equally on the social, emotional and academic needs of students. I strive to meet children where they're at by differentiating instruction, choosing developmentally appropriate activities and providing a balance between teacher-directed and self-directed learning. I value play, the arts, movement, creativity and laughter as important and meaningful parts of the learning process for children.



Friday, February 10, 2012

100th Day of School and Hands On Nature

Whew! What a crazy week this has been! On Monday Ben from Mrs. Nakleh's class presented his Discovery Table about magnets.  Tuesday was Vermont Writes Day and our school did a seven minute school wide write about what we saw on the way to school.  Wednesday we celebrated Gracie's birthday and spent the day doing 100th day activities for the 100th day of school!  We had a visit from "Zero the Hero" who, shall we say,  looked a little different this year.  Hmmmm......
Wednesday was also Hands On Nature day.  This month's lesson was about galls.  We learned what a gall is and learned about different types of galls.  The larvae of flies, gnats and wasps live in galls until they develop into an adult.  When they are ready to emerge from the gull, they dig a pathway to get out.  They spend 50 weeks in the gall and only 2 weeks outside the gall before they die!  Ask your child what they learned about galls?
Just a few reminders about our schedule next week.  Monday will be Book Fair preview day, Wednesday will be our purchase day.  Valentine bags are made so your child may bring in their Valentines on either Monday or Tuesday.


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