We started the Empower Reading program this week. It is going well for students who are learning strategies to help them read words that they don't yet know. The program was developed by Sick Kids in Toronto and gets results! Check out the Empower Reading Program.
We have also been learning a lot about mindfulness. We are using a program called Mindup. This program teaches students mindful awareness. Mr. Hayes and I did a little hands on lesson all about interconnection. The lesson connects with both geography and mindfulness.
The red yarn represents connections between each other. If one person pulls the yarn, everyone else holding the yarn feels the pull. Relates to global issues (geography) and mindfulness (making choices).
Speaking of mindfulness...
We reached out to one of our Twitter friends this week! We had a question about the Prefrontal Cortex (the front part of your brain which is responsible for making decisions).
We Day 2015!
Some of the students at Sagonaska will have the chance to attend We Day 2105 in Toronto. If your student is in their first year, they have been invited. Please look for the permission forms in the blue home going folder. Also, please send any forms back ASAP so that we can start planning accordingly.
Fitness!
Mr. Hayes and I have been working on a fitness unit in gym class. Your students are going to be lean mean learning machines! We have also been encouraging students to wash their hands as it is the time of year we start to see a lot kids getting sick! No body likes being sick.
Have a great weekend with family and friends!
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