Mockingbird MicroSchool

We are starting to add more numeracy into the classroom. The students are consistently inspired to write by simply having clipboards around the classroom to`incorporate into their play. We set up a table with fruits and vegetables, clipboards and pencils, and some blue unit cubes for measuring. In morning meeting, we asked the students what they know about measuring, and we had many connections with using a measuring tape and being measured at the doctor. We introduced the idea of using the blue unit cubes to measure a WHOLE fruit, or a HALF fruit (they split in half). They were also encouraged to use the cubes to measure other items in the classroom! Clipboards are for writing down our findings, or other inspiration from the provocation!

Sensory play is a precursor to STEAM learning. Teal House curriculum is full of activities that fill students "sensory cup" so they are ready for more focused work when they enter into Purple House. Here, students are engaged in a sensory activity with that follows the interest of the class around nature (clouds, falling leaves, etc.)

Our teaching team has instilled in students, curiosity and respect for animals and nature. Students found a praying mantis and got the opportunity to put to practice, all of the observation skills they have been learning outside. The two shown here were enamored with such an interesting and novel creature.