This short week was full of fun projects! We had a terrific time coming back from the long weekend with a project making parkas (we've been talking about hot and cold and all the ways the Inuit trapped hot air to keep them warm) and it was all smiles as we ended the week making igloos with the whole Grade 1/2 group. Both projects cap our study of the Inuit, and next week we will start our new unit of studying Atlantic Canada.
Every Friday we have a new tradition! We clean up the tables and chairs and then gather on the carpet for a positive sharing of our celebrations this week. We pass around a rock called the Joy Rock and everyone gets to share something that brought them joy. We are also focusing on problem solving and self-regulation by classifying things as 'big problems' or 'little problems.' Lots of children shared how much joy our work together had brought them (and of course they all mentioned how much their families bring them joy, too!).
Thanks to your children for their hard work this week and I can't wait to get back to work next week!
-Mr. Ford
