POD: Lunch Practice to Get ready for Tomorrows Game! Go Cubs!
It was a cold start to the day, but I am happy to say that everyone seems to be dressing much warmer for the weather. Hats, mitts, and winter coats make a big difference when you start the morning outside.
We began our day with a guest teacher, Ms. Sturgeon, who led our opening activities. The class was very kind and welcoming to her. When she moved on to another classroom, I came in and we shifted into math. Today we began working on multi-digit addition and the steps we need to take each time to be successful. Slow, steady, and accurate wins the race.
After recess, we headed to PE. We started with a quick workout, and our basketball skill of the day was using the backboard. Students practiced their shots and then moved into guidance.
During guidance, Ms. Leonard read The Boy with Big Feelings and talked about how different people feel and express emotions in different ways. Instead of going outside afterward, the class chose some free time in the gym, and I’m pretty sure I even spotted a scooter or two in action.
Some students had Burger King hot lunch today, while others went outside or joined basketball practice in the gym. We have a big home game tomorrow after school, and the team looks like they are ready. Go Cubs!
When we came back in, it was desk-cleaning time—and it was definitely overdue. We filled the garbage can, the recycling bin, and even a few book bags with treasures that were hiding in the back of desks.
Then we headed across the hall to see Ms. Doucette, who continued her lessons on The Seasons and The Equator. That is a very big word—what is the Equator, and why does it matter?
We finished the day by visiting the library before returning to the classroom. We read from our chapter book, where Humphrey and Aug are hearing teachers say how wonderful it would be to have them in their classes. Now the two are worried they might be separated. We are almost at the end of the book, and I truly have no idea what will happen next.
Before packing up, we watched a quick video on responsibility, and how using routines and checklists can help us stay on track each day. Our Book of Gratitude sentence starter was: “I was responsible today when…” Students had thoughtful examples to share.
We signed our home-to-school books, packed our bags, and headed home for the evening. Stay warm, rest up, and I will see you tomorrow.