We have started off the year focusing on Chets Creek's Learning Outcomes. These outcomes are posted outside the door of every classroom. These are the attributes we want all children to pocess when they leave Chets Creek after fifth grade.
We are studying in depth through converstation and role playing each of these outcomes. We began the year learning what it means to be self-directed. The students amazed me with their thoughts on the topic. For example, they said things like, " In a self-directed classroom the teacher doesn't talk as much. I learn from my classmates. I get to be indepent. I don't have to raise my hand to talk."
We just spent time last week discussing what a collaborative learner does. Ask your child about these two outcomes.
The year has begun beautifully!
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