Kindergarten 2

  “Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.”  -Robert Brault Each day consists of tiny moments that may seem inconsequential at the time when they happen, but when we look back we realize that they play a big part in shaping who we are.   The cycle of inquiry begins by activating a child’s curiosity through provocations and by giving opportunities for their wonderings to shine. It continues through investigation, exploration, and hands-on experiences, which are all focused on finding the answers to the children's questions. Throughout the process of learning, children are encouraged to reflect on what they’ve learned, how they have learned them, and what has changed in them — whether it’s through the new knowledge they acquired, skills they honed, or values they believe in. At the end of an inquiry, deeper learning is evidenced through the actions that the children will choose to do with what they have learned. https://trainthetea

 "Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you." -Oprah Winfrey Albert Einstein developed the Theory of Relativity. Leonardo da Vinci engineered many inventions that changed the way we live. Jane C. Wright made significant advancements in curing cancer through chemotherapy. Nikola Tesla studied how electricity works and pioneered the transmission of energy. Katherine Johnson used her mathematical skills to send people to space safely.  These are only some of the geniuses throughout time who had noteworthy contributions to society. They all excelled in their respective fields because of their passion, determination, and growth mindset -- traits that people from different walks of life can develop if they set their mind to it.  To deepen our inquiry on our yearlong unit on our interests and abilities, I introduced a new concept to the students: PASSION. We identified passion as   something we love  or   something we want to learn about.  I shar

  "Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world." -Harriet Tubman Everybody has a dream. Whether it's a big one or a small one, having a dream is a common human experience. Sometimes, our dreams come from the things we like or those that we love to do.  This week in Kinder 2, we connected our yearlong unit to this concept, and began to unlock the word INTEREST.   After much discussion, the children decided that interest  means things that we like to do or learn about. Our interests also make us special. Can you guess who they are based on their interests? 😀  The children also made an interest graffiti that represents the whole class and everything that we like collectively.  It was beautiful to see the diversity of Kinder 2's interests and to show them that despite our uniqueness, we also have many commonalities.  I asked the children,  What if you