Audrey Brown

[Audrey Brown @YISbrown]

What a finale for Wonderfruit Wednesday! 31 bananas! The 5th graders said that we are the best banana class ever! Congratulations 3B on your efforts with this service learning project spearheaded by Grade 5. The Chiku Center really appreciates our donations. #yislearning

[Audrey Brown @YISbrown]

Comparing last year’s morning temperature with this year’s. According to our classroom graph, last year had more highs and lows from mid April to mid May. We wonder if we checked the temperature at the same time last year. #yislearning https://t.co/MbLpu5MfF7

[Audrey Brown @YISbrown]

Learning about sustainable fashion from 5th graders at their exhibition. So many connections to our current and earlier unit with related concepts of recycling, consumer choice, sustainability, waste management, and the exchange of goods.

[Audrey Brown @YISbrown]

Learning about realistic fiction writing from author Holly Thompson. Discussing the seeds that begin a story, growing those seeds, and moving forward from those seeds. #yislearning

[Audrey Brown @YISbrown]

"We've got 17 bananas! That's crazy! We've broken our record!" Wonder Fruit Wednesday, collecting fruit for the Chiku Center's lunch for the homeless, is off to a great start in 3B!

[Audrey Brown @YISbrown]

Impromptu visit by YIS alumni Alec Toku Whiting (⁦⁦@AlexanderTokuW⁩ ) sparks questions by Grade 3 students about musical compositions that work well for mindful practices. #yislearning

[Audrey Brown @YISbrown]

Imaginative "village play" with our Learning Buddies. Inspired after reading the book Roxaboxen by Alice McLerran. Ice cream shops, sushi shops, a toy shop, a place to get a massage, a hotel, a store, a place for gymnastics, "try your luck" games, and even a beach! #yislearning

[Audrey Brown @YISbrown]

Nature sketching as we observe the kaki (persimmon) tree and hope for the birds to alight. Will the white eyes return?

[Audrey Brown @YISbrown]

Learning about spine labels and call numbers when finding books in the library. #yislearning

[Audrey Brown @YISbrown]

We are reading The Wild Robot for our Book Club time, and we like the Connection question the best. This book reminds me of being lonely. #yislearning

[Audrey Brown @YISbrown]

Reading a Raz Kids ebook for Book club . Stopping after each section to discuss the story thus far. Asking Book Club questions such as “This reminds me of ... What about you？#yislearning

[Audrey Brown @YISbrown]

Our Service Learning Connection: Learning about Yokohama history from Mr. Sugishima and Dr. Joseph Amato. Building our relationship with Mr. Sugishima from the Motomachi Ikutsushima shrine.

[Audrey Brown @YISbrown]

Division and book reading: How many pages do we need to read each day in order to finish The Wild Robot in 3 days? in 4 days? If 15 pages are read in 16 minutes, how many minutes (approximately) do we need to read each day? Students sharing their thinking, what is clear/unclear?

[Audrey Brown @YISbrown]

My 4 levers and the 2 inclined planes worked！#yislearning

[Audrey Brown @YISbrown]

Reviewing division strategies. Dividing a set of "apples", "plums," or other fruit. Making equal shares for each family member. Recording corresponding multiplication equations. Considering the remainder, if any are left over.

[Audrey Brown @YISbrown]

Expressing ourselves through food preparation and presentation. Making creative obentos with lots of healthy colors. Learning more about Japanese culture and How We Express Ourselves at the ICJC. #yislearning

[Audrey Brown @YISbrown]

Learning Cambodian sign language, dancing with the Epic Arts dance group, excited for more! (On May 31, in the Tanner Auditorium, Epic Arts will provide a glimpse into the history of Cambodia. (Ages 8 and older due to thematic nature. 6:15 reception, 7:00 pm start) #yislearning

[Audrey Brown @YISbrown]

Fresh Fruit Friday and the mass of a banana. Estimate how many grams a banana might be, then check this scale. Approximately how many grams would 2 bananas be？3 bananas？ 100 bananas？

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Exploring pattern further with weights and scales. Making a tower of weights, from 1 kilogram to 1 gm. Wondering what the entire mass would be if all of the weights (including the lost ones) were on the scale. Wondering if the scale is accurate.

[Audrey Brown @YISbrown]

Pattern inquiry with coins put into sets of 3: reviewing and extending multiplication. Inquiring into using what we know to inquire into larger numbers. Noticing the product of 9 as 3X3 on the grid. Can you see the square it creates? Patterns everywhere!