Using Clues & Strengthening our Logical Thinking Skills

The Rotation B Day students were busy today. We worked in the Problem Solver program and today's strategy focused on making an organized list to solve mathematical problems. Next, the students worked in the Logic Links program. This is an individualized program that allows students to progress at their own pace as they strengthen and exercise their logical thinking skills. You will have a chance to see how they solve these logic problems at our Fall Open House next Tuesday evening. 

 
After lunch and recess, we discussed our SAGE Class Rules. 

1. There is no such thing as a dumb question or answer.
2. This is a safe place to try new things.
3. It’s okay to say, “I don’t know.”
4. If you don’t understand, ask.
5. If you still don’t understand, ask again.
6. Be respectful of other peoples’ feelings and ideas.
7. It’s okay to disagree– try explaining your ideas.
8. It’s okay to be yourself, originality is in!
9. None of us are perfect.
10. This is a safe place to make mistakes- jump in a give it a try!

I am confident the boys and girls will find success with these rules.

In the computer lab, the students had a chance to read and respond to the comments written by our Canadian Quadblogging partner. We have also gotten many comments posted from the partner schools/students from England and New Zealand.  

Next we learned the importance of having strong research skills.  We discussed and defined our 2nd grade Academic Vocabulary words: knowledge, comprehension, research and independent.  We are encouraging the boys and girls to be as independent as possible in their work.

We ended our day working at our individual Exploratory Centers.  Ask your child what he or she learned today.

Your children are looking forward to showing you around our SAGE classroom and telling you about their SAGE work this Tuesday evening.  I hope to see you all here.

Briarcliff Primary SAGE 

Fall Open House

in our SAGE Classroom 

from 6:00-7:00 PM