The grade 3’s and I have gotten off to a great start. We started with Story Time – Dr. Seuss’ If I Ran A Zoo. Excellent story.

We then followed up with Community Circle. The description they gave was, “We sit in a circle and talk.” So we talked. Tell me something interesting about yourself. What is your favourite food? What is your favourite animal? What is your favourite word? These kids can talk. Oral language activities are very important in school. We teachers sometimes spend too much of the class time talking, and we need to provide time for children to talk and share their ideas or stories.

Now the students are all quietly working on their Social Studies – “Your Circle of Support.” As they are working we are listening to some jazz. I like some music when I work, so today they will hear some Bobby McFerrin, Wynton Marsalis, The Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Bud Powel and Duke Ellington.

If time permits, I will write some more during the day. For now, I am going to go chat with the kids.

Take care.