This first two weeks, we will focus heavily on routines and transitions as well as expectations. I read some of the "I am Malala" book and we discussed what makes us "brave". We noted that speaking Mandarin is an act of bravery because we are taking risks and stepping out of our comfort zones.
There are many ways of figuring out what the other person wants to say if he or she can try some of the strategies. Students can (1) draw (2) act it out (3) use other descriptive words in Mandarin (4) point at the object. Encourage your child to only use Mandarin on Mandarin days will boost confidence for him/her.
We are very fortunate to have flexible seatings this year. The students were able to try out all of the flexible seats in my classroom to get a feel of likes/dislikes. We have wobble chairs, stadium seats, stand-up desks, and cushions. Although we do also have regular chairs and an ottoman by the window. The goal is for students to find a comfortable spot and still be productive. The seats are not used for rewards or punishments, but if a student cannot complete a task or is being disruptive due to the position of the seat, he/she will be asked to choose something else.
Thanks for those who send in socks, we are still in need of hand sanitizer, baby wipes, and hand soap for both classes.
Students will take their MAP test next Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at noon.
First Lunch at the Fellowship Hall
Trying out Stadium Seats
First day of school DONE
First day of Mandarin 4th Grade!
Trying out Stand-up Desks
Superhero Ceremony
Choosing our own flexible seating during writing
Strategies to apply when I don't know the word
Team Building
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