I apologize for not posting yesterday but by the time we got done next year's placement meetings, I just wanted to get outside and enjoy some sunshine.
Yesterday I read the story When Sophie Thinks She Can't by Molly Bang. "When Sophie can't solve a math puzzle, she feels upset and inadequate. "I CAN'T DO IT!" she shouts, expressing the frustration all of us feel when we try and fail. Will she ever be "smart" like her sister? Maybe she isn't smart at all. Luckily Sophie's teacher steps in. What does it mean to be smart? Using current, popular "mindset" techniques, Sophie's class is taught that we get smarter when we exercise our brains, such as when we work harder at solving a puzzle. Struggling to solve a problem doesn't mean "I can't do it!" Sophie and her classmates just can't do it... yet!"
Yesterday's & Today's Recordings
Morning Meeting 5/21/20
Morning Meeting 5/22/20
Writing Class 5/21/20
Monday's Schedule:
There is no school. Please take time to enjoy something that makes you happy.
Today's read aloud was Catching the Moon by Crystal Hubbard. "If there was anything in the world better than playing baseball, Marcenia Lyle didn't know what it was. As a young girl in the 1930s, she chased down fly balls and stole bases, and dreamed of one day playing professional ball. With spirit, spunk, and a great passion for the sport, Marcenia struggled to overcome the objections of family, friends, and coaches, who felt a girl had no place in the field. When she finally won a position in a baseball summer camp sponsored by the St. Louis Cardinals, Marcenia was on her way to catching her dream. Full of warmth and youthful energy, Catching the Moon is the story of the girl who grew up to become the first woman to play for an all-male professional baseball team. Readers everywhere will be inspired by her courage to dream and determination to succeed."
That is all for now.. have a great weekend, enjoy your family, and be well!
Peace,
Mr. Young
