Here are some photos of the children working in Math Centers. Students had the choice of which centers they wanted to work in for our Shapes and Space math strand in our curriculum. Some centers included using Geoboards to make 2D shapes, using straws or toothpicks to make 3D shapes, shape sorts, using the iPad app "Explain Everything" to create instructional videos of 3D shapes, and more... Students completed the math centers with a reflection activity. Dear 2G Parents,
We are one week into our new Unit of Inquiry. The central idea of this unit is "People recognize important personal and cultural events through celebrations and traditions." Our lines of inquiry are the following: 1) what traditions are 2) what, why and when we celebrate 3) similarities and differences between traditions and celebrations across cultures. To help us learn more about this central idea and lines of inquiry, we would like to invite parents into school to share about celebrations and/or festivals from their home country. In the recent years, parents came into lead a mini-presentation about this topic and the students truly enjoyed this while learning a lot at the same time. A parent presentation about a celebration may include some, but not all, of the following aspects: special food, clothes, music, decorations, the meaning or purpose of the celebration, art, decorations, games, activities, dances and symbols. Please let Mr. Heere and/or Ms. Waldman know if you would like to come into BIFS anytime before the winter break to lead a presentation. If you would like to co-lead it with your child or another parent this would be great too. Finally, please let us know if you would be willing to share your presentation with both classes...this would be greatly appreciated, Thanks for your consideration. |
AuthorLet me briefly introduce myself. I’m Steve Heere and this is my third year teaching Grade 2 at Busan International Foreign School (BIFS). Previously, I have taught in Frankfurt, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai. Also, I taught in the states for a couple of years. I enjoy traveling, photography, surfing, cooking and technology. Archives
May 2015
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