The gates of our beautiful school have been closed for almost 50 school days. While the students and teachers have been “doing their part” by staying at home, instruction and learning continues in third grade. Each morning the two classes meet in their Zoom meetings. Students use Zoom for instruction and to come together as a community. When they are not on Zoom, students are learning by listening to lessons on Seesaw, where they complete independent work and respond to individual feedback from their teacher.
In math the students are learning about measurement and the metric and standard system. In reading, the students have been enjoying listening to our class read aloud, The Tale of Despereaux, while learning how to analyze characters both in this book and the books they are reading on their own. Many closing circles are concluded with students begging to hear more from the book!
As the third graders have been busy learning how to communicate with each other on new digital platforms, they are also learning how to craft a letter. They have written letters to people in their home as well as friends and relatives whose days will be brightened when they receive their letter in the mail. The children sent letters to the workers at Englewood Hospital thanking them for their service. The children chose to write to a variety of staff members including doctors, nurses, janitors and caterers.
These enthusiastic children are truly making a difference in the lives of others. Other projects the students are working on at home include sending pictures through Color-A-Smile to senior citizens, troops overseas and anyone who is in need of a smile. Students are donating food to those in need through UNICEF’s Kid Power Ups Program. The students also watch a video designed to have them move around. For every 30 videos the students watch at home, UNICEF sends a nutrient packet of food to a child in need. Another project the students have been eagerly engaging in is through an organization called Students Rebuild Hunger Challenge. Each week the students write and create beautiful recipes; some that are for food and some that are symbolic such as to make a great class, or a recipe for a great parent. For every recipe submitted, the foundation donates $6 to help address global hunger. Lastly, the students have learned how to make masks at home to help slow the spread of infection.
We are so proud of our students. They have done a fantastic job of learning and growing as students and citizens of the world. Seeing their smiling faces on Zoom each day brings joy to us as we stay at home. We cannot thank all of the families enough for their dedication and support.
Instructions:
- Always show love and care. Especially when your child is in a bad mood.
- Play some games with your child. Play fair and square. Show a good attitude.
- Don’t spoil your kid too much. Make your kids do some work. After that, you could let your child read a book or watch TV.
Recipe submitted by Ryan