Hello Omega Parents,
We are deeeeeep into research. Many Omega Ones have already completed at least three fact cards, and many Omega Twos have completed five. The goal is for O1s to have ten fact cards with at least three sentences each and for O2s to have fifteen fact cards with at least three sentences each. Students are free to go above and beyond, and I know some of them will. If your child is finding this goal particularly stressful and difficult to reach, please talk to me about a modified plan. My goal is for all kids to have finished collecting facts by the beginning of next week so that they can start writing and drawing pictures. There may be homework for some kids this weekend. Feel free to pop in and check with me about your child’s progress. I am not available Thursday (2/36) or Friday (3/27) afternoons, but will be here in the morning. Monday (3/30) I’ll be here in the afternoon until 4:00, but will not be available in the morning.
Research has been taking up a lot of our literacy time, but we are still squeezing in some spelling, quiet reading, and story writing when we can. I am keep as much consistency with kids’ spelling programs as possible so that students are continuing to make progress. So far, it is going smoothly.
We haven’t done a whole lot with our mapping unit since we’ve started research, but we did make a floor plan of the reading corner.
With the great spring weather we had last week, I took the opportunity to start a Yoga of Spring unit with the Omegas. We talked about yoga as mindfulness what that means- paying attention, being here now, being observant. We took a mindful walk around the wetlands and searched out some signs of spring. The kids sketched what they saw on the front of their Yoga of Spring journals. As the weather continues to warm up, we will continue to take mindful walks and look for signs of spring. Each time students will document their findings in their journals using a different artistic medium: watercolor, pastels, paper cut-outs, collage. If you are interested in helping with any of these art activities/lessons, please talk to me, and we can find a time that works for you to come in.
In Friendship Group last week, we talked about what makes a friend. Kids were very thoughtful in answering the questions: What does a friend do? Friends are ___. Some of their responses are:
“I like my friends to play with me.” “Friends invite you to their birthday parties.” “Friends will listen to you if you have something to say.” “Friends share.”
Friends are encouraging, helpful, fair, respectful, nice, generous, flexible, open, willing, supportive and understanding.
You all have very insightful kids. I truly enjoy working with each and every one of them to help them understand their worlds.
:) Rachel
About Me
- Rachel Rose
- I have been teaching for ten years and love expanding the horizons of young people. I am currently working at The Schoolhouse, a K-6 parent-teacher co-op in South Burlington, Vermont. I hold a BA in elementary education and a Masters in reading education. In the winter, I ride my snowboard and hike in the woods with my dog. In the spring, summer, and fall, I work the land, do outdoor projects, and garden...well, mini-farm. I also hike/backpack and dabble in mountain biking, rock climbing, and kayaking. I hold certifications in CPR and First Aid (American Red Cross), as well as Wilderness First Aid (SOLO). Northern Vermont is home, where I constantly bliss out on the beauty of my surroundings.
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