The students of room 6 are extremely thankful to have had the opportunity to grow and learn from the Roots of Empathy program with Baby Elisa, Mrs. Romero and Ms. Bourassa. We reflected on the program and created a Wordle to represent what “stuck” the most.
The primary classes were entertained by the Carousel Players today as they performed Peg and the Yeti. Ask your child to retell the play and name her/his favourite parts and characters. What can we learn from the Peg and the Yeti?
A big thank you to Mrs. Moulton for sharing this video from Khan Academy. Enjoy!
Applying what we learned: make a plan, listen to each other, share the work, include others, stay positive, don’t give up. 
Find out more about International Dot Day here.
We have been reading, talking, drawing and writing about the true story of Owen and Mzee. This story is about a remarkable friendship. Ask your child to retell the story. Below are some links to find out more about the famous hippo and tortoise. What can we learn from the story of Owen and Mzee?
Owen and Mzee website
Unlikely Animal Friends National Geographic Video
DOGO News – Kid friendly news article with pictures and video
