Week 3 - Active Learners or Bumps on a Log??

Mr. Snyder reads us a story about "filling buckets" with kind words and deeds.

Students LOVED singing happy birthday to PFC Heath in Afghanistan!

Week 3 in 1st grade and we we are motoring along!  Students continue to practice working independently.  That is one of the biggest differences in 1st grade -- I expect them to do many more things on their own!  As students become more independent they also gain ownership of their learning.  One of my favorite sayings is "Are you an active learner or a bump on a log?"  We have had talks about how a bump on a log can't learn.  I can be the BEST teacher in the world but I still can't teach a bump on a log ANYTHING!  However, an active learner is in control of his/her learning.  Active learners are involved in their education and can learn ANYTHING and EVERYTHING!!  Room 302 is full of active learners who are learning a lot!! In addition to reading, writing, science, social studies, and math learning -  we also have tons of fun. This week we especially enjoyed singing happy birthday to PFC Ben Heath in Afghanistan and learning how to fill each other's buckets from our principal Mr. Snyder.  Enjoy our snapshots of the week!

Love,
Mrs. Heath