Thinkers

We are Thinkers!

We apply thinking skills to solve problems.

We use creativity to solve complex issues.

We make reasoned, ethical decisions.

This tree sparked great conversation among our inquiring, thinking Explorers.  After observing the tree for a bit, the questions and student posed answers provided a fantastic conversation!  Ask your child what they think about this fascinating tree.  We will continue our conversations next week.  Truly a unique piece of nature!

 Mountain

In Mandarin we were introduced to the characters that are used for writing and how they evolved over the years.  It was really neat to learn that the Chinese do not use letters like we do (making connections), but use characters that represent a picture.  We sure used our thinking skills to figure out their meanings!

Fire                                                     Child

We began wrapping up our First Unit of Inquiry, Who We Are.  The students evaluated a variety of pictures depicting people doing common things around the world.  Although we do similar things, we have realized that we do it in our unique way (different materials used, clothing, buildings, etc).

Kindergarten began an extra class Friday…Karate!  It is something we all do as a class (yes, their teachers too).  We learn about stranger danger, being kind to friends, self-control and basic moves. 

This Thursday, we will be going to the North Chagrin Nature Center for a Who Am I? nature class.  It will be interesting to see the characteristics and habitats of the various animals and make connections to what we learned in our Unit of Inquiry (Who We Are). 

Also, this week Vision First will be coming to conduct vision screenings.  THANK YOU for taking the time to complete the permission slip.  It is a fabulous program and one our kindergarteners really do enjoy.

SPECIAL NOTE- Book Character/Learner Profile Celebration will be on October 28^th

All students are invited to choose a character from a favorite book and dress as that character on October 28^th. Students will come ready to share which Learner Profile best represents the character they chose.  

A lot of creativity and cooperation went into creating this masterpiece.  The explorers actually asked that I take a picture.  We love their pride!