These fifth graders are mathematicians who are learning the value of collaboration and appreciate opportunities to present their ideas and strategies! #PESBreakoutYear@PetreeElem
I'm choosing to do whatever it takes to reach my students and enable them to understand ELA concepts and skills. Today, that meant showing interest in their music and using Drake, Katy Perry, Tupac, and others to teach theme. #PESBreakoutYear@PetreeElem
We're reading like detectives in small groups as we look for clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words and phrases in our core novel. #PESBreakoutYear@PetreeElem
Fifth graders are enjoying ELA at Petree by using Legos to build words with affixes and sharing summaries and recommendations of books they are reading independently. #PESBreakoutYear@PetreeElem
Students, fragile and precious must be protected in a safe environment our cushioned for protection wrapped in our love. Supported and lifted up. Yet secure and guided by boundaries. They cannot be pushed too hard. They will #wsfcscv@wsfcs