Recently, all the children of Parkcrest School were invited to answer the question, “What makes a good pet?”  Depending on their experience, some drew pictures and answered orally or used words, most responded in writing.  The purpose of this exercise was to analyse how the teachers could help the children to move forward in their writing.  We noticed that the students needed to add more description and details to justify their thinking.  To see what your child can do independently, please see his/her blogfolio.

Division 8 is beginning an inquiry-based science project on bats.  We are starting with the question, “Would a bat make a good pet?” Instead of giving them the information about bats, the students are responsible for asking questions, giving their ideas and opinions, and investigating and researching the facts.  When the children settle on an answer to the question, “Would a bat make a good pet?”, they will have a richer explanation for their choice.  Stay tuned to see how we are doing.

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Come and see the bulletin board in the hallway.  It’s a hoot!