Super Humans, Super Class!

Welcome to Lower Primary 1 with Ms. Julieta!

We're thrilled to welcome you all to our very first blog post of the school year! It's been an incredible start, and I am genuinely looking forward to this enriching learning journey with your wonderful children.

After a refreshing summer break, our students seamlessly transitioned into their new routines and environment. Their adaptability and enthusiasm have truly made us proud.

To kick off the year, we emphasized the importance of playing and learning together. In Lower Primary, we follow eight "golden rules": Be a friend, Listen, Share, Help clean up, Wait for your turn, Raise your hand, Walk (don't run), and Keep your hands to yourself.

During our initial week, we revisited essential numeracy and literacy concepts while honing our reading skills. Additionally, we delved into the fascinating world of brain development. Understanding how our brain forms new connections when tackling challenges, we introduced the concepts of fixed and growth mindsets. Our goal is to cultivate a growth mindset throughout the year, and we're dedicated to achieving this together.

Our journey began with the IPC unit 'Brainwave,' a perfect launchpad for exploring how we learn, understanding our brain's inner workings, and employing metacognitive strategies to enhance our learning experience. We introduced IPC personal goals: being ethical, a critical thinker, adaptable, resilient, a communicator, respectful, empathetic, and a collaborator. We also explored the three types of learning: Knowledge, Skills, and Understanding.

In our second unit of inquiry, 'Super Humans,' we embarked on an exciting exploration of the human body, from the intricacies of our eyes and ears to the marvel of our skin. Leveraging technology, we created captivating educational content, including a movie using green screen technology and a stop-motion film highlighting the main components of our eyes. To cap off the unit, we delved into the world of medicines, learning how to use them safely. The children's imaginative video, envisioning a magical medicine, showcased their brilliant ideas, from curing cancer to creating a once-in-a-lifetime sunscreen.

In our pursuit of global citizenship and responsibility, we explored the United Nations' 13 global sustainable goals, viewing them from a child's perspective. The children gained a good understanding that we are fortunate and hold a responsibility to contribute towards making our world a better place.

To enhance our public speaking skills, we prepared a presentation for our school assembly, sharing facts about our brain and personal goals. Additionally, they memorized and performed a poem titled 'Einstein's Brain' with great enthusiasm and confidence.

Connecting our IPC unit with our literacy objectives, we explored various adjectives related to textures. Using these adjectives and drawing from personal experiences, the children crafted short poems.

For our exit point, we invited parents for an engaging afternoon in our class. The children proudly showcased what they learned during the project, presenting different learning stations and a special tent dedicated to the magic of medicines. It was an afternoon filled with laughter and learning.

These initial eight weeks have been marked by incredible growth and creativity, and this is only the beginning! We're eagerly anticipating the adventures the rest of the year will bring.

We also celebrated some special birthdays this term: Happy Birthday to Sofia, Enzo, and Thedas! Thank you for the delightful treats.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to our dedicated assistant, Ms. Mariona, for her unwavering support and love for our students.

Wishing you all a splendid autumn break with your fantastic children, and we look forward to sharing more exciting updates in our next blog post!