We've spent time these past few weeks focusing on getting to know characters. We read books with a theme of "It's Important to Be Yourself." Here are a few books we have shared together.
We've been focusing on a character's traits: outside traits are things you can see, while inside traits come from what the character says and does. We listed a variety of character traits and then returned to the book to find support for our ideas.
I bet you've been hearing a lot about clipping up and reward owls! Here's how all that works.
Each student has their own personal clip chart with a clip with their number. (No need for everyone to know how anyone is doing except themselves!) Active learning (participating and thinking - not just sitting there!), whole body listening and following the Husky rules earn a "clip up" on the chart. Students who reach "Super Student" or "Excellent Effort" by the end of the day get their owl card punched - 10 holes means you can choose a special reward card. EVERYONE who clips up earns a husky paw, as well. After all, if you clip up, then you've definitely been showing respect, responsibility, honesty and safety!
