Lunar New Year is here!
What a busy beginning of term it's been! The K2 children started their unit of inquiry "Sharing the Planet" and has been learning and making connections between living things (themselves included!) and habitats, as well as developing their skills as an inquirer and researcher through using a variety of tools such as online media, books, and even asking experts all around them. Many K2 children led their own inquiry by putting forth their questions and wonderings, which led to very lively class discussions online. Next up in the inquiry, we will be building on our knowledge and thinking about human impact on the environment and how we can be responsible citizens of the natural world. Be excited about lots of upcoming opportunities to take ACTION! During the Lunar New Year school holiday when families may be out and about, we can support children in their learning by continuing their spirit of inquiry in every day informal settings with these ideas and strategies: We also ...