Happy New Year!
I hope everyone had a restful time with family and friends. Thank you to all of my wonderful parents/guardians for their very generous holiday gift, it was very special that many of you took the time to meet at the end of the day and present me with my gift. I treasure each child in my class and am inspired, each and every day, by their desire to learn!A new year and a new IB unit- Materials
We begin the new year with a new unit called "How the World Works"
-we will inquire into the natural world and explore the interactions between the natural world and human societies.
Our central idea is that "All materials have qualities that determine how they can be used".
You can carry on with this theme at home by asking your child questions about materials like wood, metal, paper, wool, leather, silk, and plastic.
"What is it made of?", Where did it come from?", What are the qualities of different materials?", and "Why do we use certain materials for objects?"
It would also be helpful if you could send different materials from home ( tiny boxes, beach glass, fabrics, ect) that we can discuss during our circle time, imagination centres and sharing activities.
This unit is great for developing curiosity, creativity, and research skills!
