Every Monday morning we gather for a class meeting. Each class at Ox Bow does the same. During this time we participate in activities that build our classroom community. We get to know each other better and learn how to be a quality citizen. This will also be a time we can talk about problems we are having and how to work against bullying.
Yesterday we talked about what we believe.
- We listened to Miss King's podcast from the local "This I Believe"
- We read a book titled What I Believe by Jennifer Murphy-Morrical
- Mrs. Kaufman read a list of what she believes
- We listened to Tarak's list of what he believes. Tarak is 6 years old and made a list of 100 things he believes for 100 day when he was in kindergarten. We listened to thirty of his beliefs.
- We shared some of our beliefs with our partners.
- Then we wrote some of our beliefs on the blacktop with chalk.
By articulating our beliefs and learning about others' beliefs, we strengthened our sense of self, built up our classroom community, and learned about different opinions.
Here's is Miss King reading her essay:
And here is Tarak with Thirty Things I Believe:
Stay tuned for Team 184's list...
Written by Mrs. Kaufman
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