Science Stroll and Book Character Day

In science we are learning about living and nonliving. One afternoon we took a stroll around the playground to answer questions about living and nonliving things we see on a daily basis. I put the children in pairs and with their work on clipboards they roamed around to classify the items. I love having the flexibility to have science class outside. Being able to see and feel what is being discussed commits the information memory and it makes learning fun. As a teacher you want to instill a love for learning that stays with your students forever. Being able to have class outside, and in different environments, helps the children to see that learning can be fun and doesn’t have to occur while sitting in a chair at a desk.

Every year Lower School holds Book Character Day on Halloween. It is our way of incorporating the love of reading with a fun day to dress up. It is a great way to learn about new book titles and be reminded of the classics. Book character day is something the students look forward to doing every year. On top of seeing the books come to life, the students get to practice speaking in front of an audience. This is something we do often at St. James to help promote the children’s ability to speak confidently in public. The more opportunities given to speak to a crowd, the more comfortable one becomes with that task. it was a really fun way to kick off Halloween!

Have a great day!

Mrs. Gordon