by Susan LOPEZ | Dec 12, 2024 | ECC, Grade 1, The Grades
Our field trip to the Wadi was an enriching experience that perfectly complemented our unit, How the World Works. As we explored the Wadi, students witnessed firsthand the effects of natural processes like erosion, which we’ve been studying in class. The...
by Susan LOPEZ | Dec 4, 2024 | ECC, Grade 1, The Grades
This week, our class continued to explore the dynamic theme of How the World Works by investigating 3D shapes. We walked around our school to identify these shapes in real life, discussing their various attributes. Our scientific curiosity extended to learning about...
by Susan LOPEZ | Nov 26, 2024 | ECC, Grade 1, The Grades
This week in our How the World Works unit, we explored the layers of the Earth through engaging play-based activities, helping students visualize and understand the structure beneath our feet. In literacy, we focused on differentiating between short and long vowel...
by Susan LOPEZ | Nov 12, 2024 | Grade 1, The Grades
This week, students had the exciting opportunity to attend a book fair, where they could browse and purchase a variety of books, enriching their love for reading and learning. Meanwhile, in our unit of inquiry, we delved into exploring materials derived from the...
by Susan LOPEZ | Nov 5, 2024 | Grade 1, The Grades
This week, we launched an intriguing new unit under the theme How the World Works, centered on the idea that The Earth goes through constant change. We started by taking a nature walk, where students engaged directly with the natural environment, and examined photos...