Growth Mindset
Lego Cars
This week for science/ADST we worked with a partner (or small group) to build a balloon powered LEGO car. We had to use all our communication skills, critical thinking skills and creative thinking skills to figure this one out. We built, then tested, then revised, then tested again… We showed flexibility like Ormie and perseverance like … Continue reading
Learning about Learning Continued…
We have concluded our lessons on growth mindset (although of course we never stop learning about it!). In the past few weeks we have learned about empathy and resilience. Empathy is: learning by putting oneself in another person’s shoes. We watched a fun video with Mark Ruffalo and Murray from Sesame street about what empathy is. You can watch … Continue reading
Growth Mindset
We have been learning about learning! In the past few weeks we have been focusing on our attitude towards learning. In order to do this, we need to be able to identify our personal strengths abilities. So far we have looked at 3 different aspects: Perseverance-keeping at it, even when a task is hard … Continue reading
Are You Flexible???
No, not like a gymnast…I mean flexible in your thinking? This past week we learned about ‘Flexibility‘. We learned that when we have a problem, we can’t keep trying to solve it in the same way–we need to be ‘flexible‘. Flexibility is Trying different ways to find a solution. Our inspiration is Ormie the Pig. … Continue reading
Persistence
Today we watched a video about a cat who never gives up! His name is Maru and he is from Japan. He wanted to learn how to swing on a swing. So he tried and tried until he could do it! Maru showed us how important persistence can be when learning something new. We each thought … Continue reading
All About Me
Today we are going to write some poetry. Writing poetry is more than just writing, it’s like painting, but with words. Don’t just say how you feel, illustrate it. You need to make the reader ‘see’ what you are saying. Can you write a poem about yourself? You might try to use a simile to describe yourself. … Continue reading
Maker’s Play
Play facilitates the development of intellectual skills, and also allows for the application of academic skills. For example, a child playing with water, might use intellectual skills to make a boat, but then apply academic skills to write the name of the boat on the side. Play is also a time when children develop self-regulation, … Continue reading
Mystery Box
I know that we’ve been at home for a long time now, and some of you might be feeling a little stir crazy. It’s getting harder to find things to occupy our time… I know in class we have the lots of friends and activities to keep us occupied, but for right now we need … Continue reading
Inspiration
Hello Everyone! I’m blown away each day as I receive emails with images of your work! Thank you! ❤ You are working so hard to continue your learning, and I am inspired by you and your parents. I’m excited to see you taking up the challenge of this new learning–and taking chances to try new … Continue reading