In 1st grade the
classrooms did problem-solving activities where they were asked to solve a
given problem by coming up with as many different solutions as they could. For every solution they were asked if it was
safe, fair, and how people would feel.
This allowed them to determine if it was a good solution that might work
or a solution that shouldn’t even be attempted.
At this stage, children need adult support to help them choose and use
solutions. The students will continue to
work on problem solving skills in order to help them internalize how to solve
their own difficulties as they grow older.
This week the student’s in 2nd
grade discussed friendship and the qualities that are important in a
friendship. They listened to the story Friendshape
by Amy Krouse Rosenthal. This story
utilizes basic shapes to illustrate what the great things about friendship are
such as; making you feel happy, playing fair, being welcoming and understanding
and filling our lives with joy. After
the students listened to the story they illustrated their own picture with
three basic shapes – triangle, square and circle – showing what they like to do
with their friends. They enjoyed manipulating
their shapes into various designs to depict the positive nature of
friendship.
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