Sharpen the Saw

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

Habit 7 is all about having balance in your life - regularly renewing and strengthening your body, brain, heart and soul. At school, Habit 7 is taught in this child-friendly way: I eat right, exercise, and get enough sleep (body). I learn in lots of ways and lots of places, not just at school (brain). I spend time with family and friends (heart). I take time to find meaningful ways to help people (soul). I balance all four parts of myself!

Morning Work

Every morning the kids enter class with a big hello and then get ready for the day. They wash hands and immediately start their morning work. Morning work typically consists of a math or phonics worksheet. During this time I work 1:1 or in small groups with children who need teacher guidance. This time allows additional practice and review of skills and concepts that have been taught in class. This week I sent home a folder filled with these types of worksheets. I encourage you to work at home with your child. I always remind the kids that, "Practice makes better!"

Recess - What Time Is It, Mr. Fox?

During recess the kids were introduced the game, "What Time Is It, Mr. Fox?" To play the game, a group of players standing in a line asks, “Mr. Fox, Mr. Fox, what time is it?” In reply, the fox calls out a random hour of the day, “It’s 5 o’clock!” Players respond by taking five steps towards the fox. Again, players ask, “Mr. Fox, Mr. Fox, what time is it? Now, the fox calls out another time (ex: 3 o’clock), and players take three steps toward the fox. The call and response continue until the fox decides to yell, “midnight!” instead of a numerical time. Players then run while Mr. Fox tries to catch them before they return to the starting line. If the fox tags someone, that person becomes the next fox.

Sensory Bins - Water Beads & Shaving Cream

This new sensory bin idea was awesome and a huge hit with the kids!

Mystery Reader

This week our mystery readers were Avery's mom and dad! Thank you for reading to us!

PE

The kids love PE in the gym!

Art

This week Mr. Matt read the book, The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds. The Dot is about a girl named Vashti who discovered her artistic talent. After the story the kids created their own pictures using oil pastels and watercolors.

Next week is our last week before break. We will be having a class party on Friday - a sign-up sheet will be sent out soon. On Friday we will enjoy a movie, make gingerbread houses and wear PJ's to school!