1 day(s) ago
First Grade students at Aurora Elementary School embarked on a musical journey through the five "E"s of learning: Engagement, Examination, Explanation, Elaboration, & Evaluation! 🎵
Students were engaged by listening to various instruments, sparking their curiosity about their unique sounds.
This curiosity fueled their exploration as they examined different instruments, identifying their parts and how they produce sound.
To solidify their understanding, they engaged in a lively discussion, explaining the differences between percussion, string, and woodwind instruments.
The true highlight came during the elaborate phase, where students transformed their knowledge into action, creating their own musical instruments using recycled materials.
Finally, they evaluated their creations, playing their instruments and sharing their newfound knowledge with their classmates, demonstrating a deep understanding of the world of music. To celebrate their accomplishments, the students paraded around the school, filling the halls with the joyful sounds of their homemade instruments.
Students were engaged by listening to various instruments, sparking their curiosity about their unique sounds.
This curiosity fueled their exploration as they examined different instruments, identifying their parts and how they produce sound.
To solidify their understanding, they engaged in a lively discussion, explaining the differences between percussion, string, and woodwind instruments.
The true highlight came during the elaborate phase, where students transformed their knowledge into action, creating their own musical instruments using recycled materials.
Finally, they evaluated their creations, playing their instruments and sharing their newfound knowledge with their classmates, demonstrating a deep understanding of the world of music. To celebrate their accomplishments, the students paraded around the school, filling the halls with the joyful sounds of their homemade instruments.
2 day(s) ago
Mrs. Gainor's class at Aurora Elementary School spent last week learning all about turkeys! 🦃Students began with an informational writing piece about turkeys. Students extracted facts from the text they read to write their own informational article about turkeys. Students and families also worked together at home to create a disguise for their turkey. Finally, students created turkeys with watercolor feathers using coffee filters and markers.
3 day(s) ago
Author Bethany Van Meter and her incredible dog, River, visited students from all three South Dearborn Community School Corporation elementary schools last week! River, who is blind and has his eyes sewn shut, joined Bethany as she shared her three inspiring illustrated children's books about River: "I See with My Heart," "I Got a Cat for Christmas," and "River Has a Purpose and So Do You!"
Students not only listened to these heartwarming tales but also had the opportunity to ask questions and share their own stories about their pets. Bethany’s powerful message to “be boldly kind” left a lasting impression on the students. What an unforgettable day of storytelling, learning, and connection!
We are grateful for Bethany and River visiting and spending time with our students!
Students not only listened to these heartwarming tales but also had the opportunity to ask questions and share their own stories about their pets. Bethany’s powerful message to “be boldly kind” left a lasting impression on the students. What an unforgettable day of storytelling, learning, and connection!
We are grateful for Bethany and River visiting and spending time with our students!
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