Hibernation Presentations!

This weeks blog deserves to start off with a huge round of applause for the Whales. For the last couple weeks they have researched, studied, practiced, and presented a research paper in front of 2 different large groups of people. Not only did they get to present for their families and friends, but they also got to be teachers to the preschool classrooms. Some Whales were feeling “nervited”, but that did not stop them! They all did such an amazing job presenting and should feel incredibly proud. I also want to give a shout out to the families of our Whales for practicing with our Whales at home and supporting their learning. A big part of their success comes from the loving people in their lives who support them each and every day.

Along with hibernation presentations the Whales did other fun activities and learning this week. During the week the Whales met with their Sea Lion buddies, had an engineering morning, started writing friendship cards, practiced subtraction word problems, began a study on 3D shapes, learned the floss rule, and more!

Something to try at home: In the Whale classroom, we start off every morning with a small meditation. We close our eyes, take breathes, and say affirmations out loud. The Whales are strong learners, meditators, friends, teachers, readers, and so so so much more! Have your Whale lead you in a morning meditation. Some examples of affirmations we use at school are; you are kind, you are strong, you are a caring friend, you will have a great day, and you are loved.