Fireworks in the Brain

This week, we talked about the way our brain learns new things.  We looked at pictures of our brain with its synapses firing.  I explained how all learning makes pathways in our brain.  If we are at the beginning of learning, we have very small, thin pathways.  When we have really learned something well, the pathways are bigger, stronger and faster.  We also talked about how it is easier for us to learn if  we use both sides of our brain (thinking and feeling) and if we make connections to our own lives, and as well, by practice, practice, practice!  Children's brains are wired to make new pathways.

A Brand New Year!

January has flown by!  Despite all the illnesses, the children have gotten back into the swing of school quickly and we have had a great time learning about gymnastics, 3-D shapes, winter and "the king of 'ing'"!
As well,  we have been working very hard on our self regulation goal of "paying attention, even when it's hard".  We have been observing Minerva the Amaryllis as she grows and is just about to flower.

Minerva the Amaryllis

Crazy Hair Day

Castles

We made castles using some commonly found 3-D shapes, and lots of masking tape!  This was a fun activity!