We had a very special guest in our classroom yesterday. Her name is Melanie Layne. Please read the link below to learn more about her.
http://web.me.com/focus5inc/Focus_5/Bios.htmlMrs. Layne modeled a lesson with our class while other teachers and specialists watched. The lesson involved cooperation and strong communication skills. It was approached as a game, and as I watched I was just more and more impressed with their problem solving skills! Please ask your child about the game!
Today we brainstormed ways to make 25 cents in our cooperation groups. The students used coins to demonstrate the different ways before recording their answers on a chart. We came up with 9 different coin combinations. It is always so nice to hear their conversations and see the teamwork!