Algebraic Thinking:
We finally jumped back into Hands On Equations to work on our algebraic thinking skills. The kids did really well, even though it's been a while! They're ready to move along now!
Unit Study:
The kids worked on creating their games, while conferencing with Ms. Rhone and I to determine progress, next steps, and resolve any difficulties. We have two class periods left to work before the Game Projects are due, the week of December 9th.
Affective Skills:
We continued our work with Mission Statements by watching a Jason Mraz video, "Have It All," to inspire us. Next, we reflected on personality and character traits, skills, talents, and goals--also steps to reach those goals!
We continued our Mindfulness Practice with a reminder about how to handle stress or frustration with "Calm Down the Amygdala". We had a great conversation about real life situations where this strategy might be helpful!
Novel Study:
We used our convergent thinking skills to solve a "Drop Quote" about our book. Oh, you should have heard the grumbling when we started this puzzle! They picked up steam and solved that puzzle!
Later, we independently read a couple of chapters in the book. to prepare for creating our own "Cheating Investigation-Interview". The results were so funny and very clever!
HW: Edmodo-Game Project Update
Until next time,
Dr. Kraeger