Writing Workshop
We have started doing something called writing workshop. This is a type of writing where the child gets to choose what they draw and write about. We encourage them to sound out words and sentences as best they can, we don't worry about perfect spelling. This is more about the enjoyment of writing and sharing their writing with others. At the end of each writing session the children get to share their work with their class mates. Sometimes one person speaking to the whole class and other times sharing their work with just one or two others. They are encouraged to say nice comments and ask questions.
Learning Through Exploration and Play
Children are so naturally inquisitive and love to explore new things. We try to use hands on equipment for learning as much as we can. This means that they can explore, learn and have fun all at the same time.
Halloween
We had a mysterious visitor before Halloween who showed us some magic spells!