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Closing Out the Semester!

12/17/2021

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These kiddos did a great job closing out our Model United Nations unit and our Fall Semester!

Unit Study:
We finished sharing each country's work on the final Global Goals and also any additional information about each country. The kids were engaged and enthusiastic about sharing and listening to the progress each country is making. I enjoyed hearing their insightful comments and questions!

Novel Study:
We finished our book, Front Desk. What a marvelous ending! There are two more stories in the Front Desk series, Three Keys and Room to Dream. Both are available in our Media Center for check out. 

Stations:
We enjoyed using our convergent thinking to solve holiday jigsaw puzzles and play other games like Chess.

Until next time!
​Dr. Kraeger
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It Was A Model U.N. Friday!

12/10/2021

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The kids were super excited to get started with our Model United Nations Finale!

Novel Study:
We read a big chunk of our book today. Mia is brave enough to help others by writing letters on their behalf and confront a criminal!

Unit Study:
We enjoyed hearing about each of the 14 countries in our Model United Nations. The kids did a good job describing their countries and sharing the three most challenging Global Goals for each. It was wonderful that some brought/made flags or wore clothing from their country!
After that, we shared the treats from each country. The kids enjoyed trying different foods! Then we got into our debate. The kids did a fantastic job with their research! They are very knowledgeable about their countries! I was impressed with how they made connections between their country's needs and the other countries.  We will finish up the last two Global Goals next Friday.  I can't wait!

Until next time,
​Dr. Kraeger
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Fantastic Learning in Fourth!

12/6/2021

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We had the best day of learning in Target!

Unit Study:
We finished up our 6 main Global Goals with Good Health and Wellbeing research. The kids learned about how our food choices can impact our health as well as our planet. The kids spent time researching to finish their notes about each of the 6 Global Goals. If they need to add more, they can research at home with this link: LiveBinder-Model United Nations. We will share about our Countries on Friday and discuss how each country is handling the main Global Goals.

Novel Study:
We read several chapters in Front Desk. There is so much happening to Mia, her family, and the folks at the motel. It was hard to stop reading because we ended at a very exciting point!

Stations:
The kids enjoyed using their divergent thinking and communication skills to create a scene between two characters from our novel. They did a fabulous job!

Affective Skills:
We discussed perfectionism--what it is and how it can impact us. We'll work more on this next time.  
We also continued our Mindfulness Practice with some lovely music.

Until next time,
​Dr. Kraeger
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