Bryn Hatcher

Grade 3 teacher @davisville_jps

[Bryn Hatcher @msbhatcher]

We connected this with the TRC’s call to action 19 and wrote a persuasive letter to PM Mark Carney asking him to fulfill his promise to bring clean water to First Nations communities. @FOS6Alvarez

[Bryn Hatcher @msbhatcher]

We conducted an inquiry on water after reading #Thirst. We looked at water use, calculated how much water we use regularly and talked about how water is a basic human right. Then we mapped First Nations communities in Ontario that are under boil water advisories @FOS6Alvarez

[Bryn Hatcher @msbhatcher]

We read “Spaghetti & Meatballs for All”which tells the story of seating plans for a dinner party. Ss then took on the challenge: how many different ways can you seat 32 people? They also found the corresponding areas & made connections b/w area & perimeter. @FOS6Alvarez

[Bryn Hatcher @msbhatcher]

After reading This Land we noticed that the endpapers featured postcards w/ landmarks w/ the names of Indigenous territories. Then we researched Indigenous lands in Canada, created postcards and reflected on why we use to land acknowledgements. @FOS6Alvarez @UIEC_Tdsb

[Bryn Hatcher @msbhatcher]

We read The Streets Are Free, inspired by real kids in Caracas. We painted village vs. city life, explored who’s affected by urban change & used Pro-Pro charts to see the benefits of both models. Next we’ll create a new model using the benefits from Model A & B @FOS6Alvarez

[Bryn Hatcher @msbhatcher]

This week we focused on self love & wrote affirmations . Ss had to brainstorm positive traits and then chose 2 to write as “I am” statements on ❤️s. We also wrote affirmations for our class. This will remain up all year as a reminder of our strengths & identities. @FOS6Alvarez

[Bryn Hatcher @msbhatcher]

We tried “Broken Circles” a task where each team member is given parts of a circle and the group needs to make 6 whole circles without talking or taking. No one is done until all circles are complete. Excellent #collaboration and #CriticalThinking ! @FOS6Alvarez @davisville_jps

[Bryn Hatcher @msbhatcher]

Positive affirmation picture frames with wellness club! Ss had to pick positive character traits to describe them and decorate a picture frame with their affirmations.@davisville_jps

[Bryn Hatcher @msbhatcher]

Thank you for coming to our Mind Cafe! We are so proud of the critical thinking, openness to new experiences, collaboration and innovation of the Ss over the past few months. @FOS6Alvarez @davisville_jps

[Mona Moftakhar @MonaMoftakhar]

Our Integrative Thinking Showcase w/ families! Through this journey, Ss engaged in meaningful discussions & critical thinking to better understand how wellness can be nurtured in daily life & created Mind Menus-collections of strategies to support their well-being! @FOS6Alvarez

[Bryn Hatcher @msbhatcher]

Pentomino Battleship! After learning about reading locations on a grid we played pentomino battleship to practice our new skills. Lots of engagement and #mathtalk @robertsonprog @TDSBmath @davisville_jps

[Bryn Hatcher @msbhatcher]

After learning about disastrous oil spills in history & their effects, we engaged in the scientific process to discover how to remove oil from water. We defined our question, made hypotheses, mixed cocoa & oil to make crude oil & then tested our hypotheses @davisville_jps

[Bryn Hatcher @msbhatcher]

After sketching the models, we made pro-pro charts looking at the benefits of model A & B. Next we looked for common themes between the 2 models and decided what we would need to bring into model C marking w/ ❤️s. We decided that our new model will be based on mastery & autonomy

[Mona Moftakhar @MonaMoftakhar]

Ss engaged in integrative thinking by sketching & analyzing 2 opposing models in response to the question: ‘How can school communities be partners with Ss to support their well-being at Davisville?’ Ss enhancing their critical thinking skills on real-world issues. @FOS6Alvarez

[Bryn Hatcher @msbhatcher]

After reading about Georgia O’Keeffe, her path to becoming an artist and analyzing some of her work we created some beautiful O’Keeffe inspired flowers! @davisville_jps

[Bryn Hatcher @msbhatcher]

As we continue to explore different ideas of home, we learned about how people welcome each other into their homes. Next we learned about #littleamal, her home & displacement and wrote “Where I’m From” poems. We learned so much about each other and our diversity @davisville_jps

[Bryn Hatcher @msbhatcher]

For grade 2&3 Social Studies we are exploring the idea of “home.” We wrote what we know, think we know and don’t know yet about “home.” Ss described places that are significant to them & their families. Then we mapped them on google my maps. @davisville_jps

[Bryn Hatcher @msbhatcher]

For fractions this week we explored cuisenaire rods. Ss had a series of tasks that involved finding 1/2s, 1/3s and 1/4s of various rods. Lastly we assumed a yellow rod was a whole and described different fractional amounts. @davisville_jps @TDSBmath

[Bryn Hatcher @msbhatcher]

In wellness club this week we focused on environmental interconnectedness. Ss folded paper in 1/2 & drew a tree on the 1st side. Then we learned about reciprocity w/ the environment & then Ss drew a tree that has special meaning to them. Look at the difference! @davisville_jps

[Bryn Hatcher @msbhatcher]

For grade 2&3 Social Studies we are exploring the idea of “home.” We wrote what we know, think we know and don’t know yet about “home.” Ss described places that are significant to them & their families. Then we mapped them on google my maps. @davisville_jps

[Bryn Hatcher @msbhatcher]

We are so lucky to participate in Tai Chi and guided meditation in our school’s beautiful front hall! After the kids felt calm, focused and connected—boosting their mental and physical wellness @davisville_jps

[Bryn Hatcher @msbhatcher]

So proud! Here are more pictures of their learning.

[Mona Moftakhar @MonaMoftakhar]

Ss explored various texts on skin colour & embracing one’s identity. They explored big ideas of self-acceptance, pride, & the beauty of diversity. Following this, Ss wrote reflective passages about their own identities fostering belonging by embracing who they are. @FOS6Alvarez

[Bryn Hatcher @msbhatcher]

We sketched our models to come to a common understanding, talked about the idea of glass half full vs half empty & the importance of looking at benefits. We then made pro-pro charts in small groups looking at the benefits of both models for different groups that are impacted

[Mona Moftakhar @MonaMoftakhar]

Infusing Integrative Thinking skills into our SIP to expand Ss’ critical thinking. Ss used a Pro-Pro Chart to analyze the benefits of 2 opposing models to address the issue of reducing garbage in our yard. Extending Ss’ capacity to appreciate multiple perspectives. @FOS6Alvarez